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Michelle Rowland faces calls to resign for accepting gaming company donations before election

Communications minister tells parliament all donations met disclosure rules while independent Andrew Wilkie calls her ‘utterly conflicted’

The Guardian - AU

Calls for minister's sacking over Sportsbet donations

The minister who oversees gambling laws reportedly received two election campaign donations from a popular online betting company.

AAP

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland urged to quit over reportedly accepting Sportsbet donations

Crossbenchers say Communications Minister Michelle Rowland should quit after she reportedly accepted thousands in political donations from Sportsbet before the federal election.

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Labor told it must meet ‘fundamental test’ of character on poker machine reform

Party is under pressure on gambling measures after NSW Coalition announced cashless gaming scheme

The Guardian - AU

NSW treasurer refuses to say if $1,000 a day pokies spending cap is too high as he ridicules Labor policy

Key independent MP calls for a $100 daily limit as Coalition comes under pressure to release details of its cashless gaming card

The Guardian - AU

Networks and money: the inside story of how the teals won Australia's six richest electorates

For many voters despairing about the gridlock and lack of integrity in Australian politics in recent years, the success of the teal independents in the May 2022 federal election was an exhilarating moment. They won six formerly safe Liberal seats, returned four independents - Zali Steggall in Warringah, Helen Haines…

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‘Super anxiety-inducing’: Rents are a national crisis with Hobart worst in the country

Rental affordability has tanked nationwide, with tenants in many cities and regions slugged with prolonged periods of rapidly rising rents.

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Proceeds of crime: gambling firms keep millions when Australians steal to fund addiction

When gambling addicts steal hundreds of thousands of dollars for losing bets, the victims of theft have little recourse. Advocates say that must change

The Guardian - AU

Why I faked coal tests: insiders on the industry's 'open secret'

"I was told on my first day in the job, this is how it operates. I was horrified to begin with, but you either get on board or you get out the door, and I had a mortgage and kids."

Newcastle Herald

Let's pool resources to bring back a Newcastle childhood landmark

Council officers had told me that they don't have the equipment to do the job. Well, I say they have to hire the equipment.

Newcastle Herald

Whistleblower protection must not be an afterthought – it is the main game of integrity

Australia’s patchwork of whistleblower protection laws has many holes – this week’s developments must be the beginning, not the end, of a changed approach

The Guardian - AU

Hunter in Andrew Wilkie's sights as he calls for coal specification controversy inquiry

Wilkie's call for coal sampling inquiry

Newcastle Herald

Revealed: 'Relentless pressure' to fake Hunter export coal test results

Former lab staff tell of 'picking and choosing numbers' in export coal testing 'scam'.

Newcastle Herald

Minister vows to ensure coal test accuracy after allegations

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says he wants to ensure the "absolute accuracy" of claims made by Australian companies about the quality of coal exports.

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Hunter mining operators under scrutiny as local MPs call for caution amid Andrew Wilkie's coal export claims

Claims about fraud in the coal export industry made by Independent MP Andrew Wilkie have rippled through the Hunter Valley coalfields.

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Federal MP Andrew Wilkie alleges coal exporters using faked reports of 'cleaner coal' and bribes to boost profits

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says documents given to him by a coal industry executive reveal that exporters have been lying about their lab results, and that the regulator has failed to act on widespread "shocking misconduct".

Newcastle Herald

Government seeks ASIC briefing on coal testing 'scam'

The independent MP from Tasmania says the industry has been lying for years about the quality of Australian coal.

AAP

Coal exporters accused of falsifying data

The Albanese government will examine accusations by independent MP Andrew Wilkie in parliament of exporters fabricating data to falsely claim 'clean coal'.

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The Guardian - AU

Calls for Australia to recognise state of Palestine intensify as Penny Wong refuses to commit to timeline

Penny Wong says decisions on recognising the state of Palestine are a ‘matter for government’ despite prior resolution from Labor national conferences

ABC News

What are the new taglines online wagering companies will be required to show?

Online betting companies will have to ditch the tagline "gamble responsibly" next year under new rules. What are the new taglines and are they enough?

AAP

Gambling companies get new advertising tag

Online betting companies will drop the 'gamble responsibly' tag on their advertising in favour of seven research-based and government-approved slogans.

AAP

Federal ICAC won't be weakened: Dreyfus

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has hosed down concerns the federal integrity bill would be weakened before being introduced to parliament this week.

ABC News

Tasmanian government to impose gambling limitations, but some say 'real problem gamblers' will find a way around

The Tasmanian government will introduce an Australian-first mandatory pre-commitment card for pokies players, which will limit the amount people can spend on the machines to $5,000 per year. Not everyone is pleased.

ABC News

NSW Premier warns Star casino could be shut in two weeks after damning inquiry released

Dominic Perrottet warns Sydney's The Star casino its doors are "likely to close" in two weeks if it does not comply with a court order to explain why it should not be shut down.

AAP

Time for gambling royal commission: Wilkie

An independent MP says a damning report into Star's Sydney casino builds the case for a federal gaming royal commission but the prime minister disagrees.

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