AI Regulation Push: Ed Husic says AI firms can’t be trusted to self-regulate and urges consistent national rules as the PM prepares to speak on guardrails. Workplace Mental Health Claims: Safe Work Australia data shows most serious mental stress claims stem from harassment/bullying and work pressure—employers need to separate workplace hazards from broader distress narratives. Hospitality Crime Crackdown: Police arrest a Melbourne man alleged to orchestrate arson attacks tied to illicit tobacco turf wars, with links to organised crime. Housing Supply Boost: The ACT will buy a former CSIRO site to create Ginninderra East, targeting 3,000+ homes including affordable housing. Construction Industry Fallout: A Queensland Master Builders boss attempted suicide after CFMEU “Grim Reaper” stunt, with evidence given to a misconduct inquiry. Energy Jobs & Grid Build: EnergyCo and Transgrid sign a deal to unlock 3.56GW of renewables and storage via transmission upgrades, supporting thousands of jobs. Data Centres & Copyright Debate: Sharon AI’s CEO argues Australia doesn’t need copyright law changes to win data centre investment, despite reports of Anthropic seeking clarity. Census Career Coding: Geospatial professionals get more specific job classifications for the 11 August Census, aiming for more accurate workforce counts. Skills Gap Warning: Australia faces a major shortfall of electrical apprentices entering the system. AI at Work Reality Check: New research finds many employees save time with AI but get little guidance, with “botsitting” and “cheating” feelings still common. Climate & Growth Outlook: El Niño and a delayed Papua LNG project are expected to slow growth, with construction and consumption hit. Wildlife Health Alert: Queensland expands quarantine after a sick seabird raises bird flu H5N1 fears.