KPMG Whistleblower Fallout: KPMG Australia’s COO Eileen Hoggett has stepped back from the executive role as a client-leaks scandal widens, after earlier resignations of the CEO and head of audit and claims involving confidential Lendlease papers used in audit bids. Fuel & Energy Policy: The OECD says Australia should speed up EV and renewable uptake to cut diesel dependence and protect households from fuel shocks, while also easing land-use rules to support housing supply. Tax Fight: Labor pushes ahead with budget tax changes on negative gearing, family trusts and capital gains tax, with the Greens warning about sweeping discretionary powers and the Coalition planning amendments. Workplace Law Warning: Business groups warn new federal procurement rules that favour employers with enterprise agreements could undermine freedom of association and repeat costly union-linked procurement problems. Environment Regulation: WA moves to revoke Alcoa’s current exemption order for bauxite mining, replacing it with updated conditions while operations continue during the transition. Packaging Push: The Unpackit Awards in Canberra spotlight reusable alternatives, with The Udder Way’s refillable milk keg system taking top packaging honours. Court Challenge on Genocide Claims: Victoria’s Court of Appeal hears an Aboriginal rights campaigner’s bid to revive genocide-related charges against King Charles and Crown representatives. Tobacco Reality Check: ABS data shows nicotine consumption up 40% since 2017, driven by a surge in cheaper illegal tobacco to 80% of cigarettes by 2025. Immigration Fraud: An AFP-led case has led to more than $580,000 forfeited over visa fraud linked to a Central Coast man.