Operation Shorthand represents the largest coordinated strike against illicit tobacco trade in Australia, with hundreds of officers raiding service stations across five states and the ACT. Metro Petroleum, Australia's biggest independent service station network, was the primary target of these raids, resulting in at least nine outlets being shut down. The operation was led by the National Disruption Group on Illegal Tobacco, comprising Australian Border Force, Federal Police, Criminal Intelligence Commission and state and territory police partners.

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A heated parliamentary debate erupts between Labor and Coalition representatives over the Coalition's decision to refer leaked diplomatic correspondence between Japan and Australia's Prime Minister to the Australian Federal Police.

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Energy Minister Chris Bowen has committed $20 million in Australian taxpayer funds to host the United Nations Climate Pre-Summit in Fiji.

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Australia's corporate reporting season has officially begun, with the ASX 200 recently hitting a record high despite challenging economic conditions.

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Donald Trump was secretly switched off Air Force One during his return from a NATO meeting in Turkey due to an assassination threat from Iran.

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Ingham's, Australia's largest chicken supplier, has implemented nationwide lockdowns of its poultry farms as authorities warn it's only a matter of time before a deadly strain of bird flu spreads from wild birds to poultry.

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The Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) celebrates its 150th anniversary with a special nightly show at 6:30pm featuring Outback Queensland heroes, livestock including sheep, cattle, goats, working dogs, and camels. The show commemorates the connection between Outback Queensland and primary production, with camel wranglers Rod and Ken showcasing their animals, including the lead camel named Thirsty who pulls wagons during performances. People's Day is expected to draw around 70,000 attendees to the Brisbane showgrounds.

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South Australia has launched a royal commission into Artificial Intelligence to guide policy on AI use in schools, workplaces, government operations and data centres.

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The Australian Census takes place every five years, requiring every household to complete a 66-question survey collecting data about residents' age, occupation, religion, and education.

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One Nation will introduce legislation to Parliament aimed at blocking former ISIS fighters and their supporters from returning to Australia, with provisions to strengthen passport cancellation powers and toughen bail laws for terrorism charges. Legal experts question the constitutional validity of the proposed bill, noting it likely violates international law regarding citizens' right to return to their own country and parliamentary limitations on judicial powers. The legislation faces challenges around constitutional separation of powers, as only courts can impose punishment under Australia's constitutional framework, and could potentially impact Australia's international crime cooperation agreements.

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