Iran-US talks: Iran has protested US President Donald Trump’s threats of new attacks as negotiations begin in Switzerland, with US Vice-President JD Vance leading talks and Iran urging restraint. US-Iran deal doubts: A former Australian diplomat says the emerging peace framework looks “fairly flimsy”, with fighting in Lebanon complicating commitments. Superannuation change (Payday super): From July 1, employers must pay super at the same time as wages, a win for workers but a cash-flow headache for small business. Retail price gouging law: A new supermarket “excessive pricing” ban starts July 1, to be enforced by the ACCC with penalties for Coles and Woolworths. Workplace safety in the NT/QLD-style spotlight: A coroner found a 3-year-old drowned after an open septic tank during repairs, highlighting supervision and temporary covers. Queensland energy court fight: CS Energy faces a $1b-plus Federal Court action over alleged mismanagement at the Callide C coal plant. AI and politics: Independent MP Zali Steggall moves to criminalise deceptive political advertising, including AI deepfakes. Online child safety: Victoria is considering “planned device-free time” in high schools, while the UAE backs a science-led social media age rule. Deepfake risk: New reporting flags campaign disinformation and the growing need for clearer rules on AI-generated content. Local environment: Four Corners alleges Victorian sawmills are relying on Tasmanian logs despite Victoria’s native logging ban.