Immigration Overhaul: Labor’s Tony Burke is set to unveil major migration changes at the National Press Club, with Universities Australia warning the plan could “do lasting damage” by cutting international student family pathways and widening funding gaps for universities. ACT Governance Shake-up: The Greens’ exit from formal confidence-and-supply with Labor has left the ACT Legislative Assembly more chaotic, with Barr conceding politics is now behaving “like the Australian Senate.” Child Support Reform: Tanya Plibersek and Katy Gallagher announce changes to close safety gaps in the child support system, including scrapping rules that force information sharing between parents in risky situations. Digital Rights & AI: Tech experts back Australia’s digital duty of care push but warn the global window to regulate AI is closing fast, as governments move to let users choose what they see online. AI Infrastructure: Anthropic has signed Australia’s first data-centre lease, targeting up to 2.16GW capacity and starting operations from 2027. Housing & Cost Pressure: New home sales fell 10% in August, with experts blaming high borrowing and construction costs—raising fears the downturn worsens the housing shortage. Fuel Supply Strain: Independent fuel distributors report spot-market petrol and diesel volume squeezes at east-coast terminals amid Middle East-linked supply worries. Canberra Sports & Community: The Brumbies will trial Manuka Oval for two Super Rugby games in 2027, aiming to reconnect with fans beyond Canberra Stadium.