Rare-Earth Investor Clampdown: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has moved to strip voting rights from three China-linked shareholders in Northern Minerals after earlier divestment orders, raising fresh questions about Canberra’s use of “national security” to manage foreign investment. BHP Wage Fight: BHP Port Hedland workers are set to strike for eight hours, the first major Pilbara action in decades, after wage talks stalled—threatening lost royalties and escalating pressure on the government and unions. Right to Repair Push: The Insurance Council wants tougher rules so carmakers can’t “hold parts hostage” from independent mechanics, especially hitting regional drivers with delays and extra costs. AI + Data Centres: Prime Minister Albanese says new laws will force data centres to fund extra power and pay full grid connection costs, while also setting up a national Office of AI and copyright protections for creators. Modern Slavery Crackdown: Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will create a new criminal offence and higher penalties for companies that don’t prevent modern slavery in supply chains. NDIS Autism Changes: Documents show up to 145,000 Australians on autism support could lose eligibility under NDIS reforms. Cyberattack on Health: Partnered Health confirms stolen medical records across at least 16 clinics, including patient notes and Medicare details. University Antisemitism Inquiry: ANU interim vice-chancellor Rebekah Brown is set to appear before the royal commission as witnesses describe campus tensions and threats. Pesticide Berry Reassurance: Canberra is scrambling to defend a proposal to allow higher pesticide residues on berries after critics raised safety concerns.