Pacific Security Deal: Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement in Canberra, locking in “no foreign military base” and keeping Vanuatu’s critical infrastructure free from militarisation, while also expanding economic and policing support as China’s Pacific footprint remains a live concern. Under-16 Social Media Crackdown: Canberra moved to toughen its under-16 social media ban, doubling maximum penalties to $99m and giving the eSafety Commissioner stronger powers to compel internal documents as regulators pursue potential non-compliance by major platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. Anti-Semitism Royal Commission: A royal commission heard harrowing testimony from Jewish families about death threats, Nazi slurs and AI-generated abuse aimed at young children, with commissioners also focusing on the role of media in the fallout. Superannuation Warnings: Younger Australians are being urged to scrutinise switching to self-managed super funds after concerns about advice fees eroding balances, with regulators and industry bodies pointing to fee spikes and switching incentives. Tourism Funding Idea: A peak business lobby is floating a $60 departure fee (including for citizens and residents) as a potential long-term tourism funding stream, arguing the visitor economy needs capacity and infrastructure investment.