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Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia, has responded to criticisms from Nationals leader Matt Canavan regarding the new digital duty of care legislation. Albanese dismissed Canavan's concerns that Communications Minister Anika Wells would wield excessive power under the proposed law. He emphasized that the eSafety commissioner would provide necessary advice and that all provisions would be subject to parliamentary approval, stating that Canavan's claims were disingenuous.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong announced that Australia will collaborate with international partners to deter illegal settlements and settler violence in Israel. However, the government will not impose a trade ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing concerns over potential adverse effects on Australian businesses and the broader implications for Palestinians and Israelis alike.

Blanche d’Alpuget, a prominent Australian writer and the widow of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, has died at the age of 82. D’Alpuget was noted for her literary contributions, including a highly regarded biography of Hawke, which earned the New South Wales Premier’s Award. In her final statement, she reflected on love as humanity's highest calling and greatest achievement.

The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission has utilized Palantir's analytics platform as part of a multi-agency taskforce aimed at investigating fraud within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Reports suggest that personal information of NDIS participants may have been included in this controversial software. Calls to ban Palantir's use by the Australian government have intensified following allegations that the company has made disparaging remarks about certain cultures.

Australia is considering new sanctions against Israel concerning its actions in the West Bank but has opted not to align with the UK in banning trade with Israeli settlements. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong expressed concerns about the implications of a blanket ban, which was recently announced by the UK, France, and Canada. The UK government has condemned Israel's occupation, labeling it unlawful and asserting that it constitutes ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by settler groups.