Early Childhood Pay Lock-In: Labor will introduce legislation to lock in the 15% pay rise for early educators, with extra funding and safety requirements tied to eligibility. Telehealth VAD Blocked: Parliament debate on removing telehealth barriers for voluntary assisted dying has been shut down, with the government saying it will move on its own terms. Security Industry Push: Calls in Fiji to expand security guards’ powers include allowing defensive batons and additional arrest powers, as the Security Industry Act is reviewed. AML Rules for Registered Office Providers: From 1 July 2026, registered office and corporate services providers are now AUSTRAC reporting entities, needing AML programs, identity checks, and suspicious matter reporting. AI Watermarks Backlash: Anthropic says Claude will embed invisible watermarks and signed metadata, but users are pushing back hard. Defence Drone Incursions: Multiple drones breached restricted airspace near RAAF Base Williamtown, raising questions about protection of F-35 operations. First Nations Cold Cases: A new partnership aims to use DNA and forensic tech to help solve First Nations disappearances and Stolen Generations cases. Tax Office Action in Sydney: Emperor’s Garden in Chinatown faces winding-up moves after owing the ATO $845,000. Xbox Age Checks: Australians must prove age to access R18+ games on Xbox, with older purchases unaffected. CBA Housing Outlook: CBA says housing activity may soften, while data centres, defence and energy transition investment offer support.