Housing & Planning Coordination: Commonwealth, states and territories met for an inaugural Housing, Homelessness, Planning and Building Ministers’ meeting, backing a coordinated push to boost supply and affordability, including the new $2b Local Infrastructure Fund. Traditional Ownership in Court: Aboriginal families argue in the Federal Court they should be included in a decision recognising traditional owners of the Cobourg Peninsula in the NT. Human Rights in Law: Community legal centres urge the federal government to enshrine a Human Rights Act, saying it could prevent repeated rights breaches. Workplace Pressure from AI: The Fair Work Commission says AI-fuelled growth in unfair dismissal and other claims is driving a workload surge and straining operations. PFAS Lawsuit: Australia has launched its biggest-ever compensation case against 3M over “forever chemicals” from firefighting foam at defence bases, seeking more than $2b. Corporate Fallout: KPMG Australia CEO Andrew Yates resigns amid a whistleblower scandal involving alleged misuse of client data. Creator Economy & Pay: X rolls out an AI “Creator Connect” tool to match brands with creators, raising questions for Australian creators about access to comparable earning tools. Regional Tourism Spotlight: Victoria’s Top Tourism Town awards finalists include Echuca and Rochester, with public voting open. Protest & Olympic Stadium: Queensland police have forcefully evicted protesters at Victoria Park ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Stadium works, with arrests reported. EV Charger Warning: Hyundai warns some AI-enabled EV chargers could bypass safety limits, risking warranties and insurance.