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Coalition divided over tougher gambling laws – with MPs warning Angus Taylor against overreach

Some Liberal and National MPs warn against overregulation in party-room discussion, while others argue for more stringent rules

The Guardian - AU

No apology necessary over Japanese melon gibe: Albanese

Anthony Albanese has denied he needs to formally apologise to his Japanese counterpart over controversial podcast comments over melons.

AAP

Bullock warns more hikes possible after RBA holds cash rate at 4.35% – as it happened

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Vietnam leader vows energy, defence-tie boost in visit

Anthony Albanese has met with the Vietnamese president as the two nations committed to deepening economic and defence ties in the face of global uncertainty.

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Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Labor is confident of securing a deal for controversial gambling reforms, despite concerns the measures do not go far enough to reduce harm.

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Government set for some compromise on gambling bill, with curb on inducements

The government is set to limit inducements provided by companies to encourage gamblers, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervened to secure the passage of key legislation in the current parliamentary fortnight.

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View from The Hill: Albanese tried to be ‘hip’, only to let diplomacy slip

Anthony Albanese has been delivered a stinging rebuke from a former Japanese ambassador to Australia over some tasteless joking on a podcast about his prime ministerial counterpart’s gift of two highly valued melons.

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Albanese gives ground on gambling inducements as Labor and Coalition inch towards deal

Prime minister and opposition leader meet in Canberra to advance agreement on gambling advertising

The Guardian - AU

Newspoll has combined right vote down, but Albanese’s ratings slump

The latest federal Newspoll has the combined vote for One Nation and the Coalition down two points to 47%. This is in line with most other recent polls, the exception being last week’s Redbridge poll that had the combined right at 53%.

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Legal aid access 'core' to ending gender-based violence

A peak women's body is pushing for legal assistance to be recognised as a frontline service as the nation seeks to stifle gender-based violence.

AAP

There's a new US ambassador coming to town

Meanwhile, what's all this buzz around The Lodge?

The Canberra Times

Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ on gambling reforms, minister says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australia grants citizenship to two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum

The Refugee Council of Australia, a nonprofit umbrella organisation representing asylum-seekers, said refugees usually must live in Australia on a valid visa for four years before they can apply for citizenship.

Euronews

'Watershed moment': nation readies for historic census

Households across the nation will sit down to complete the most progressive census Australia has ever seen on Tuesday night.

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No Pacific consensus on missile test condemnation

Pacific foreign ministers have failed to reach an agreement in condemning a Chinese missile test during a major summit.

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'Scam': Uber drivers and dog walkers in Hanson's sights

One Nation's leader says the Australian migration system fails to prioritise the skills the economy actually needs, which is worsening the housing shortage.

AAP

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

Vietnam's leader will make his first trip to Australia for trade talks with the prime minister - and a census survey.

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Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech

As home affairs minister’s National Press Club address is postponed, refugee advocates lament missed ‘opportunity to bring Australians together’

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Two Victorian polls have the Coalition leading Labor, with One Nation down

With less than four months until the Victorian election, two polls that were taken after last week’s change of premier have the Coalition leading Labor after preferences by 52–48 or 53–47. One Nation’s primary vote has dropped 3–5 points since June to be at 22% in both polls.

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Potential One Nation deal has to be 'two-way street'

The coalition has revived the prospect of a preference deal with One Nation as a federal poll shows the minor party edging ahead of Labor in voter support.

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Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.

AAP

'Just a backbencher': minister defends charged MP role

A senior Labor minister has defended the government's decision not to stand down an MP accused of assault from his role as a special envoy.

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Senator surfer on political waves caught and missed

Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson says he has worked hard to elevate ocean health on the political agenda, ahead of his retirement from federal parliament.

The Guardian - AU

Where is the money coming from? Albanese, Taylor and Hanson don’t want to talk about it – and that’s a problem

As leaders dodged questions about fundraising activities this week, is it any wonder faith in politics is so low?

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

At last week’s Labor conference, which was totally under the prime minister’s thumb, only one issue was contested on the floor: support for the use of telehealth in voluntary assisted dying care.

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