Islamophobia & Safety: Australia’s Islamophobia envoy Aftab Malik condemned a charged verbal rant on a Sydney bus targeting a 13-year-old, calling out a “getting younger” Islamophobia trend and urging Transport for NSW action. Copyright & AI: A Labor copyright reform consultation would let AI giants train on online content without paying creators if they meet minimum licensing deals—shifting the burden toward rights holders to opt out. Justice & Parole: An Australian court backed parole for the youngest Snowtown serial killer, James Vlassakis, rejecting SA’s bid to block release. Foreign Affairs & Detention: Seven former Australian cricket captains have urged Foreign Minister Penny Wong to raise humanitarian concerns over Imran Khan’s detention and health treatment in Pakistan. Online Safety Politics: Crossbenchers and MPs are pushing back on the federal “digital duty of care” approach, warning it risks sweeping powers over lawful speech and journalism. Veterans’ Health: Independent senator Jacqui Lambie moved to block a proposed veterans’ health spending cap, arguing cost limits will harm vulnerable servicemen and women. Canberra/ACT Local: ACT’s Big Splash site sale has stalled; the government will commission an options study to attract a viable buyer for an aquatic centre. Housing (WA): WA Labor lifted social housing income eligibility limits again, aiming to keep Commonwealth-benefit recipients eligible. Economy/Markets: ASX sentiment stayed pressured as oil, bond yields and shifting sector leadership weighed on miners and banks, with broad-market ETFs like IOZ in focus.