Privacy Overhaul: Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will unveil major privacy law changes, including a right to erasure for people to force big platforms to delete personal data, with extra protections aimed at AI and smart glasses. Smart Glasses Pushback: The eSafety commissioner is also urging smart glasses to automatically blur faces of people filmed without consent. NSW Health Reform: From 1 September, NSW will make motor neurone disease notifiable, requiring doctors to report cases to build a stronger evidence base. Water Law Uncertainty (NSW): A court challenge has raised doubts about the validity of some NSW floodplain harvesting licences, potentially complicating prosecutions over billions of litres. Queensland E-Mobility Crackdown: New e-bike and e-scooter rules have started, with police issuing 1,700+ tickets and seizing non-compliant devices. Health & Justice: A former Melbourne surgeon, Dr Simon Gordon, has been referred to a tribunal over alleged unnecessary surgeries. Climate Impact: The Alps’ snow season is ending early, with the Bureau of Meteorology calling it the hottest winter on record. Fire Update (US): The Hawk Fire is 98% contained as crews focus on repairs and securing remaining hotspots. Business & Energy: First gas is set to flow from the Beetaloo Basin into the NT network, marking a move toward production. Finance Watch: Bank dividend yields are in focus, with BOQ and Bendigo and Adelaide standing out.