Big Tech News Payments Law: Australia has passed the News Bargaining Incentive, forcing major platforms (including Google, Meta, TikTok and Microsoft) to pay fees tied to ad revenue unless they strike deals with local news publishers, with offsets based on larger vs smaller outlets. Workplace Safety Tech: Safe Work Australia data highlights musculoskeletal injuries as the biggest workplace injury category, pushing offices toward safer workstation design and seating choices. Cyber & Identity Leadership: WISeKey appoints Alexander Hirsch as Group Chief Marketing Officer to coordinate global go-to-market across its cybersecurity, digital identity and IoT businesses. Energy Grid Readiness: SA Power Networks will test emergency remote solar shutdown capability across South Australia, a “fire drill for the grid” aimed at keeping stability during rare high-solar, low-demand periods. Car Repair Transparency: The ACCC has launched Federal Court action against Subaru over alleged withholding of repair information and software access from independent workshops. Long-Duration Storage Push: Allegro Energy partners with Jena Batteries and Suqian Time Energy to scale microemulsion flow battery manufacturing, with pilot systems planned in Australia. Space Industry Boost: LCC Asia Pacific sponsors CubeSatPlus 2026 at UNSW Sydney to back Australia’s small-satellite ecosystem and early-career talent. Local Market Watch: ASX futures point to a softer open after Wall Street weakness, with investors digesting upcoming results from major names including Guzman y Gomez and TPG Telecom.