Health experts are criticizing the recent backtrack on vaping regulations in Australia, stating that the watering down of the bill has resulted in a missed opportunity to curb the use of vaping products. Meanwhile, there are concerns about public opinion surrounding the Aukus agreement, with a Labor MP suggesting that there are "fissures" in how the public perceives the deal. In other news, NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has expressed his frustration over the Senate vote that has delayed the overhaul of the NDIS until at least August. Shorten is disappointed with the Greens and Liberals calling for further review of the changes, arguing that it would not provide any new insights beyond what has already been gathered from previous inquiries. After months of reviewing and discussing the NDIS, including public hearings and submissions, Shorten emphasized the urgency of implementing necessary changes. The opposition's stance on the issue has been described as unprecedented, reflecting the gravity of the situation.

Peter Dutton has declared that a future Coalition government would override state bans on nuclear power, asserting that state premiers will not be able to prevent it. Speaking at the federal Liberal party council in Sydney, Dutton also launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling him a "fraud" and a "child in a man's body" who is stuck in his university days. Dutton's comments come as he intensifies his criticism of Albanese and pushes for nuclear power to be a key part of the energy mix in Australia.