Battery Recycling Rules: NSW has launched Australia’s first mandatory battery product stewardship scheme from Oct 1, shifting collection and recycling costs to battery brand owners—good news for Livium and its Envirostream recycling arm as volumes ramp up. AI & Copyright: The ABC says Australia’s copyright rules are “fit for purpose” and AI firms can negotiate licences, while warning it’s likely its content has been “scraped” even without conclusive proof—ahead of an OpenAI parliamentary apology over the Medicare hack. Disability Aviation: Disability advocates are pushing for tougher, enforceable aviation rules after complaints of people being dropped, wheelchairs damaged, or denied boarding. Defence Equality: LGBTQ soldiers and veterans can now apply to have historical homosexual convictions wiped from service records, with an apology promised later in 2026. Housing Pressure: A renters’ union warns rental strikes could be looming as costs bite, while analysis points to a clear downturn in property prices. Pacific Climate Urgency: Ahead of Pre-COP31 in Fiji, Pacific leaders and scholars call for faster action and stronger climate finance to keep 1.5°C within reach. Domestic Violence Case: Sam Wood remains behind bars after domestic violence charges, with bail set to be argued later this week.