Medicinal cannabis driving reform (NSW): Unions NSW backed NSW’s plan to let medicinal cannabis users drive with a prescription defence for limited THC, aiming to end the fear of losing jobs and licences after roadside tests. Tax and housing rules (federal): Treasury conceded Labor’s CGT changes won’t simply revert to the pre-1999 system, while Senate estimates clarified granny flats won’t qualify as “new builds” for negative gearing if the main home isn’t eligible. News bargaining fight (Meta vs Australia): Meta accused Australia’s News Bargaining Incentive of breaching the US-Australia free trade deal, warning it could trigger “trade action” like past disputes. Court and rights (NSW): NSW argued police can use reasonable force to move body parts during strip-searches as it seeks to appeal a class action ruling. Central bank watch (economy): RBA Governor Michele Bullock said higher rates are being monitored against inflation and the global energy price shock, with housing prices already easing. Crime and sentencing (WA): A former teacher was jailed for more than six years for sexually abusing children he babysat. Extremism law (High Court): The High Court dismissed White Australia’s bid to block its hate-group designation under new laws. Sports (AFL): Adelaide faces Geelong and Tom Stewart, a key intercept threat, ahead of Thursday night’s clash.