NDIS Overhaul: Labor’s contentious NDIS changes are set to pass into law after a Senate deal, with about 240,000 people expected to lose eligibility and the government promising a new “Thriving Teens” style system to bridge gaps. Gun Buyback: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the national gun buyback is being undermined by patchy state licensing, after NSW launched its portion ahead of a November start. Social Media for Kids: Meta has rejected US state claims it designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children as a major trial begins in California, while France’s court struck down its teen ban and Canada faces likely legal fights. Superannuation Crackdown: The Albanese government announces a cold-calling and unlicensed telemarketing crackdown aimed at stopping dodgy super switching and lead-generator schemes. Court Spotlight: Erin Patterson’s appeal against her triple murder convictions begins in Victoria’s Supreme Court of Appeal. Health & Safety: New Zealand will adopt an Australian endometriosis guideline so GPs can diagnose earlier, and Qantas faces scrutiny after a maintenance worker left a work light inside an aircraft wing. Business & Justice: A Fair Work Court push raises questions about whether tiny businesses should have more flexibility in legal representation. Environment: Bird flu fears grow in south-west Victoria after mass deaths of native birds in Portland.