An inter-agency task force of federal, state, and local law enforcement officials conducted multiple raids across several boroughs on Tuesday as part of an

Federal Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Jenny McAllister, has expressed confidence that reforms to curb the growing cost of the NDIS can be agreed with the Coalition ahead of parliament's return. The minister highlighted ongoing constructive discussions with Opposition leader Angus Taylor, emphasizing a 'record quarterly tally' of 158 banning orders issued by the NDIS watchdog against fraudulent providers and high-risk individuals since April 2026. These measures aim to prevent convicted criminals and fraudsters from operating within the scheme, following revelations that Supreme Court judges had used NDIS funding to justify releasing violent sex offenders under supervision. McAllister clarified the NDIS does not fund justice-related supports, which fall under state systems. Meanwhile, broader legislative reforms targeting gambling laws and media bargaining are also in negotiation, with industry practices around vulnerable customers remaining a key point of contention. International relations saw visits from Thailand's PM Anutin Charnvirakul and Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, while Papua New Guinea signed its first alliance with Australia under the Pukpuk Treaty, including joint military operations and recruitment programs by 2027.

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz revealed that more than 1 million Obamacare enrollees lack Social Security numbers, raising major fraud concerns.

In a sharp policy push aimed at tackling alleged misuse of public funds, Donald Trump announced a nationwide “war on fraud” and placed Vice