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Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan

The government is under pressure over its plans for gambling advertising as an independent senator pushes for the release of documents.

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Federal election feel like ages ago? Parliament is now back. Here’s your political refresher

Despite many pre-election predictions, the 48th Australian parliament looks quite similar to the 47th. The Labor Party has greater representation than before: 94 Members of the House of Representatives (up from 77) and 29 Senators (up from 26).

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$Calls for ‘urgent’ investigation into lobbying activities of fracking advocate and gas company$

Calls for ‘urgent’ investigation into lobbying activities of fracking advocate and gas company

Lidia Thorpe, David Pocock and the Greens demand action after Good Advice and Empire Energy allegedly offered private deals to traditional owners to smooth the way for gas sales

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Tabcorp ‘clearly emboldened’ by government inaction on gambling ads, David Pocock says

Betting giant plans to renovate gaming rooms and increase use of promotions to attract more gamblers to pubs and venues

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The subtle, everyday hurting of LGBTQI Australians

Casual homophobia is contributing to poorer mental health outcomes for the LGBTQI community and advocates are raising this issue as Pride Month begins.

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Shock NSW Senate result as One Nation beats Labor to win final seat

The button was pressed to electronically distribute preferences for the New South Wales Senate today. All analysts expected Labor to win the final seat, for a three Labor, two Coalition, one Green result. Instead, One Nation won the final seat, for a two Labor, two Coalition, one Green and one…

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Labor gains Senate seats in Victoria and Queensland, and surges to a national 55.6–44.4 two-party margin

Buttons have been pressed to electronically distribute preferences for the Senate in Victoria, the ACT, Queensland and Western Australia. Labor gained a seat from the Liberals in Victoria, with the other two unchanged. I had a wrap of earlier button presses on Tuesday.

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Pocock says voters have ‘buyer’s remorse’ after Labor approves massive gas development’s 40-year extension

Fortescue CEO also says suggestion Australia can lock in fossil fuel projects and claim progress on net zero is ‘concerning’

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Labor likely to gain 5 senators, cementing the left’s Senate dominance

I previously wrote about the Senate the morning after the election. About half the Senate is elected at each House of Representatives election. Those up for election include six senators out of 12 for every state and all four territory senators. So 40 of the 76 senators were up for…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: David Pocock wants us to aim for up to 90% reduction in emissions by 2035

In the new parliament the government is expected to need only the Greens to pass the legislation opposed by the Coalition. Counting is not finished but on present indications it won’t require any other Senate crossbenchers.

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Independent zest also poses test for 'complacent' Labor

Despite a landslide election victory, Labor could soon lose its grip on historic heartlands as analysts suggest Australian voters are feeling taken for granted.

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Independents will not help form government – but they will be vital in holding it to account

When the newspapers delivered their standard election-eve editorials, there were few surprises. Former Fairfax papers and smaller outlets offered qualified support for Labor, while the News Corp papers unashamedly championed the Coalition. In Adelaide, The Advertiser ran a curious line recommending a majority government of whatever persuasion, “lest our futures…

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Labor to increase Senate numbers after landslide win

Labor is set to pick up three more seats in the Senate, paving the way for an easier path to passing laws through the upper house.

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Labor makes Senate gains, and left-wing parties will hold a Senate majority

On Saturday, Labor won a thumping victory in the House of Representatives, and this has carried over to the Senate results.

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Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats

Gambling harm advocates will focus on marginal seats in the final days of the election campaign, urging politicians across the spectrum to find their voice.

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Election Diary: Dutton tops list of most distrusted, amid deepening voter cynicism about political leaders

In this election, voters are more distrustful than ever of politicians, and the political heroes of 2022 have fallen from grace, swept from favour by independent players.

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Independents to force action on gambling, lobbying laws

More transparency and action in areas such as whistleblower protections and gambling reform have been flagged as flashpoints for any minority government.

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Whoever wins Australia’s election will need to work with the Senate. Here’s how it could look

The balance between left and right in the upper house may not swing wildly, but even one or two seats changing hands could prove crucial

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Independents warn tide still going out on major parties

Support for independents still remains high after a record crossbench made it into parliament in 2022 but a number face serious challenges to retain seats.

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Labor and the Greens likely to gain Senate seats at the election

As well as the election for the full House of Representatives, there will be an election on May 3 for 40 of the 76 senators. The 72 state senators have six-year terms, with half of them up for election every three years. The four territory senators are all up for…

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Move to enshrine eco approval smells fishy, critics say

The federal government has been accused of selling out the environment and undermining democratic rights after pushing controversial laws through parliament.

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Labor's energy bill relief labelled 'band-aid solution'

Australia should divert its uncontracted gas back to the domestic market in the face of supply issues and soaring costs for households, advocates say.

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What a $5,000 ticket will and won’t get you at one of Canberra’s budget night fundraising soirees

As you decipher how the budget may alter your life on Tuesday night, your politicians will be raking in the cash by wining and dining donors and lobbyists

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Pocock says politicians using encrypted messaging apps damages ‘health of our democracy’

Kevin Rudd once lobbied the Turnbull government for a UN position using encrypted app Wickr – and the messages could not be found

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Independent to confront major parties on crunch issues

Standing up to the major parties is a bigger part of the re-election campaign for former Wallabies captain turned independent senator David Pocock.

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