Digital Duty of Care: Australia’s push for tougher online rules is back in the spotlight, with a new poll finding 93% of voters want stronger digital duty of care laws, including fines and even jail for executives in serious cases. Social Media Algorithm Opt-Out: The government’s “my feed, my way” direction continues to spark debate, with platforms facing pressure to let users switch off personalised algorithms. Workplace Surveillance: A new report highlights “bossware” monitoring, with 91% of employers using some form of tracking while most workers don’t realise it’s happening. Illegal Tobacco Crackdown: Canberra has heard a case involving 175kg of illegal tobacco linked to a criminal enterprise, while new federal laws aim to make it easier to prosecute illicit tobacco sellers. NT Environment Watch: An audit says Inpex has taken “appropriate improvement actions” to fix emissions reporting errors at Ichthys, though not all historical issues are corrected yet. Card Surcharge Ban: From 1 October, card surcharges will be banned nationwide, with new guidance for businesses on what changes and what doesn’t. Data Centres & AI Growth: NEXTDC has raised $1.1bn via convertible notes to expand data centre capacity, while NVIDIA backs more “AI factory” infrastructure in Australia. Crime & Fraud: Police allege a Sydney accounting firm helped a loan scam, with arrests and charges tied to millions in fraudulent loans. Regional Security: Former PM Kevin Rudd warns there’s about a one-in-three chance China could attempt a military grab for Taiwan by 2028.