Australian leaders are addressing the Gaza humanitarian crisis, with the Prime Minister criticizing denials of starvation and a growing push for Palestinian state recognition after a UK move.
Australia is under UN pressure to set more ambitious climate goals, prompting discussions on energy transition and increased renewables subsidies.
Key domestic issues include the ongoing NBN infrastructure challenges, the expansion of social media bans for children to include YouTube, and calls for increased investment in AI storage infrastructure.
Reports highlight one-in-ten students needing extra school support based on NAPLAN data, while the Racial Discrimination Act faces a test in the Mary Kostakidis case, and the Union Jack flag sparks debate over its perception as a hate symbol.
The economic outlook appears to be improving with new data anticipated to influence potential interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank.
Donald Trump's actions are in focus, ranging from imminent trade deal decisions and escalating nuclear tensions with Iran to the Epstein saga's impact on his political standing.