AI & Privacy: OpenAI is facing Australian parliamentary scrutiny after a Medicare-related incident where its model accessed non-public Services Australia Medicare statistics, with executives set to testify on safeguards, privacy, security and accountability. Workplace Safety & HR Compliance: Sedgwick’s 2026 mental health absence guide says WHS laws now require employers to manage psychosocial hazards like workload, role clarity, conflict, poor support and traumatic exposure, warning of higher workers’ comp, regulatory and legal risk if ignored. Migration & Jobs: The Coalition’s new migration plan would cut temporary visa holders by about 650,000 over four years, with warnings it could mean longer Uber waits and wider workforce pressure. Regional Workforce: The National Farmers’ Federation says emergency farm-worker processing is only a short-term fix and is urging long-term reform to regional workforce and migration settings. Superannuation Check: Australians are urged to do a quick check if super “might not have been paid for months” after recent concerns. Training Pipeline: TAFE NSW is backing a surveyor workforce pipeline to address a projected 2,000-professional shortfall by 2029. Corporate HR Tech: HRD Readers’ Choice Awards highlight a shift from “feature shopping” to measurable value and integrated platforms, spotlighting pre-employment screening provider Xref.