AI Regulation Watch: The Albanese Government is tightening rules on automated AI decision-making in federal agencies, with a focus on privacy and keeping humans involved in services like Centrelink and Services Australia. Online Safety for Kids: The EU is pushing age-appropriate limits on social media access, while Australia’s under-16 ban continues to shape the debate. Anti-Vilification Push (WA): Perth’s Deputy Lord Mayor renews calls for LGBTQIA+ anti-vilification protections after a Gosnells man was fined for targeting the community with offensive flyers. Youth Crime (QLD): Queensland police internal reporting says community sentiment on youth crime is “extremely negative,” with concerns about distrust and “slogan heavy” fixes as the government prepares tougher sentencing. School Safety (QLD): A union says teacher aides face record levels of violence, including being punched, spat on and bitten, as the state moves to strengthen workplace protections. Whistleblower Support (NSW): NSW trials free mental health support and legal help for public sector whistleblowers via the Ombudsman. Health & Rights (QLD): Queensland fertility clinic guidance is leaving some lesbian couples told they’re no longer the same family under new ART rules. Finance & Penalties: ASIC flags record $830m in court-ordered civil penalties over misconduct across banks, super funds and financial firms.