The federal government released its National AI Strategy this week, confirming it has dropped its earlier proposal for mandatory guardrails for high-risk artificial intelligence (AI). In responding to AI, the government has found itself caught between the unions and business wanting a "light-touch" approach to AI.

In the flurry of action in Parliament House in the final moments of the sitting year, the government passed a bill that escaped the attention of most. New changes to social security law mean a person's income support can now be cancelled because they are subject to an outstanding arrest warrant for a serious offence.

Cricket's first Test match was played between Australia and England in 1877.  The next Ashes match, starting at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday, will be Test number 2,611. It will also be the 25th day-night Test. Many people criticised the introduction of day-night Tests - including challenges posted by the pink ball.