'Blind to community': independent flags data centre tax Governments aren't meeting the moment on artificial intelligence, an ACT senator says, as community and tech industry concerns are overlooked. AAP · Oct 21
'Best of us': attack shatters a life of public service Independent MP Helen Haines has lived up to her farming family's wisdom not to put up with "tommyrot", with decades spent in service to rural Australians. AAP · Oct 20
AFL tells Sportsbet to stop using players in AI-generated content Exclusive: Gambling firm working with AFL ‘on the evolving use of AI in our content’ as it deletes video depicting Lachie Neale saying ‘I want to thank me for believing in me’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 13
David Pocock concerned senior Albanese adviser ‘vetted’ bipartisan AI letter that was sent to PM Committee chair rejects criticism that letter was ‘pre-determined’ by the government The Guardian - AU · Oct 13
Tragedy and loss helped forge Steph Hodgins-May into a steely climate campaigner. Now she’s taking on Anthony Albanese Greens party elders describe her obvious talent and determination to change things for the better, while political rivals’ verdicts vary wildly The Guardian - AU · Oct 2
A ‘huge ego’ but effective: who is David Shoebridge, the polarising new Greens leader taking on One Nation? The 55-year-old senator is renowned for his sharp brain but he divides opinion and could face opposition from the party’s grassroots The Guardian - AU · Sep 30
Labor accused of throwing creatives ‘under the bus’ with proposal to ease copyright protections for AI giants Compromise revealed as senior personnel from OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, meets Albanese ministers The Guardian - AU · Sep 15
Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches ‘Red lines’ legislation would forbid defence equipment technology or services being used, includes parts for F-35 fighter jets The Guardian - AU · Sep 13
‘Absurd’: children to see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032 in transition period condemned by Pocock Government says it hopes clubs will end jersey deals with wagering companies earlier, but calls it a commercial decision The Guardian - AU · Aug 23
Afternoon Update: Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to target election; Sydney Swans latest; and diamond-soled shoes Religious organisation also denies claims it coordinated volunteers to support Liberal candidates across the country The Guardian - AU · Aug 21
Labor digging deep to meet gambling register rollout Labor is optimistic its gambling ad reform will be implemented on time as the communications watchdog is tapped with creating the opt-out system. AAP · Aug 20
Afternoon Update: Mushroom murderer’s lawyers argue against convictions; Sydney Swans ‘ashamed’; and becoming an auntie More than a year since a Victorian jury found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three lunch guests, she is appealing against her convictions The Guardian - AU · Aug 19
I have seen the raw grief of a family who lost a son to gambling. Labor’s stitch-up shows politics is broken How is it that Australians can call so strongly for action on gambling advertising and the major parties fail so comprehensively to listen? The Guardian - AU · Aug 19
Controversial NDIS bill passes Senate with ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting thousands of participants but will pass lower house on Wednesday The Guardian - AU · Aug 18
AAP · Aug 17 Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report Labor is under fire for proposing late changes to its controversial gambling reforms as a damning report on the shake-up exposed gaps in the policy.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14 Pocock and crossbenchers call Labor’s NDIS overhaul ‘too far, too fast’ in scathing Senate inquiry report Greens say Labor’s reform set to ‘rip life-changing supports away from disabled people instead of raising additional revenue through taxing gas exports’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7 Amid a week of sex and drug allegations, Pocock summed up Albanese’s gambling plan with one word Independent senator says it is a ‘tragedy’ that PM is standing in the way of strong public and bipartisan support for tougher laws
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5 Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5 Afternoon Update: Labor plans migration cuts; extent of bird flu disaster revealed; and the secret of immortality Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.
AAP · Aug 5 'Deficiencies': coalition push for gambling changes Labor will likely need to allow for changes to its gambling laws from the coalition to get its controversial reforms over the line.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Labor MPs urge Albanese to go harder on gambling reform amid illicit drug and sex worker allegations Louise Miller-Frost and Alicia Payne have vowed to push for further action after evidence from Sportsbet and Tabcorp this week
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Afternoon Update: betting giants deny drug and sex worker allegations at inquiry; Alan Jones trial continues; and going down with the ship Sportsbet and Tabcorp say there is no evidence to substantiate claims made by anti-gambling campaigners
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16 Anthony Albanese’s AI vision scores high on vibes but the devil will be in the detail. And there is one glaring omission … When the PM talks about new laws applying to the ‘next generation of large-scale datacentres’ what does he mean?
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3 Predicted $27bn wartime windfall for Australian LNG exporters reignites calls for new gas tax David Pocock says the huge revenue boost for gas companies underscores that Australians are ‘missing out on a fair return’
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 3 Rockstars & Politicians Are Weighing In On Albo’s Alleged $50B AI Deal: ‘A Violation’ The $50B deal could see copyright extentions granted for AI training.