Radio National Breakfast

Australia expected to spend $600 million on a new scheme to tackle drug smuggling in the Pacific.

Property data firm Cotality has released data showing house prices fell in almost every capital city last month. 

While Taiwan is represented, some major Pacific nations are noticeably absent.

Germany says ​it has concluded ‌that Russia was responsible for the incident and ordered a series of measures, including the closure of a consulate.

Russia has ‌said it has seen no evidence to support Berlin's accusations and ⁠that it will respond.

Nepali MP Sumnima Udas says so far, more than 1000 bodies have been found. 

Meet a former LAPD officer who spent years on the case. 

The case will cost Meta $18 billion and force the social media giant to clean up its act on child protection.

The federal Attorney-General says you could soon exercise the 'right to erasure' and ask large digital platforms to destroy your personal information.

Under the government's proposal for new privacy protections, companies would no longer be able to justify collecting more information than they need.  

We'll hear from the Attorney-General and the Privacy Commissioner. 

Then a Melbourne based geologist and engineer is helping Nepali authorities try to save hundreds of workers trapped in hydro-project tunnels deep in the mountains following deadly floods last week. 

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

A warning - this next story may mention issues around mental health and suicide.

The federal government is consulting on draft legislation it says will strengthen privacy protections and reduce risks related to artificial intelligence and wearable tech.