CGT showdown: Opposition leader Angus Taylor says the Albanese government’s CGT backdown for small businesses is “half-arsed”, after start-up carve-outs and a higher turnover threshold for a 50% discount—sparking fresh business anger and a new round of Canberra debate. Housing supply push: NSW is set to fund a modular and pre-fab housing manufacturing hub in its Budget, aiming to speed approvals and cut build times—while industry groups warn it won’t fix the crisis alone. Cost-of-living health support: Queensland regional patient travel changes drew criticism as a “drop in the ocean”, with advocates arguing the fuel payment increase still falls far short of real costs. Energy demand pressure: Victoria’s grid planners are rewriting long-term forecasts to explicitly model data centre growth, warning renewables transition could be delayed and gas may be needed to keep supply reliable. Aviation and travel: Qantas’ fleet renewal and ultra-long-haul plans (including Project Sunrise) are reshaping long-distance competition, while Qantas also tests cabin ideas to reduce jet lag on the world’s longest nonstop routes. Biosecurity risk: WA poultry operations are on alert after Australia’s first mainland H5N1 detection near Esperance, prompting event cancellations and tighter controls on bird movements.