Under-16 Social Media Crackdown: Australia’s regulator moves to tighten enforcement on kids’ accounts, with higher penalties and more power for oversight. NDIS Integrity Push: The Greens demand tougher action on NDIS provider fraud after a final committee report, arguing governments keep targeting participants instead of exploiters. Aged Care Algorithm Overhaul: Senate passes changes to restore human oversight to a cruel aged-care funding tool after it under-assessed people. Cash Access Rules: New federal legislation sets a framework for sustainable cash distribution, with ACCC oversight and crisis powers to keep cash available nationwide. NSW “Nangs” Crackdown: NSW bans sales of larger nitrous oxide cylinders and restricts sales to minors, aiming to curb serious harm. Student Visa Fee Hike: Australia raises international student and post-study work visa charges from July 1, sparking backlash from universities. World Cup Fandom: States allow pubs to stay open overnight for the Socceroos’ clash with Egypt, with venue rules varying by state. Energy & Industry: Australia-backed Pure Battery Technologies plans a $350m Indonesia cathode active material facility; Iluka locks in rare earth concentrate supply for 18 years. Local Communities: Councils warn of a funding crisis and urge restoring fairer federal grants; South Australia research confirms Aboriginal quarrying and tool-making for at least 7,000 years.