Labor, Liberals cash out on total gambling ad ban The major parties voted against a total online gambling ad ban as the government works through its plan to temper the torrent of betting material during sports. AAP · Aug 14, 2024
Pocock wants gambling ads stripped from player jerseys, stadiums 'immediately' Pressure is rising for a ban on gambling ads in the ACT. The Canberra Times · Aug 13, 2024
Free-to-air TV in ‘diabolical trouble’ and needs gambling ads to stay afloat, Bill Shorten says Labor minister tells ABC’s Q+A that he is ‘not convinced that complete prohibition works’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024
If all bet ads are off, give us a break: Free TV Commercial television networks struggling with revenue will face further financial pain if all gambling advertising is banned, free-to-air channels say. AAP · Aug 12, 2024
‘A total cop-out’ if Albanese government refuses blanket ban on gambling ads, Pocock says Betting ads would remain on television but be banned on social media and other digital platforms under intended proposal The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024
PM's travel warning as war looms in 'troubling' region Australians are being warned to leave Lebanon as the security situation deteriorates while the immigration minister faces calls to help more Palestinians. AAP · Jul 29, 2024
Canberra firms lose govt tech contracts as APS expertise questioned Sovereignty a 'buzzword' and not well understood, committee finds. The Canberra Times · Jul 7, 2024
NACC report card one year in: 'underwhelming' or 'high credit'? In one year, the watchdog has received more than 3000 referrals. The Canberra Times · Jul 6, 2024
Afternoon Update: Labour wins UK election in landslide; Usman Khawaja accuses Dutton of ‘fuelling Islamophobia’; and bird flu in Canberra Labour win UK vote in electoral landslide, but plenty of ins and outs to watch The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2024
A new bill is proposing a human right to housing. How would this work? There’s a new bill before federal parliament calling for housing to be considered a fundamental human right. The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024
Blues top Maroons in pollie state of origin, of sorts A rampaging Sam Thaiday was no match for David Pocock's staffer as NSW politicians claimed victory over their Queensland rivals in parliament's State of Origin. AAP · Jul 2, 2024
Lack of play on betting ads a year from landmark review A lack of action to stop the ubiquitous nature of betting ads targeting young people has been branded disappointing a year after a landmark review. AAP · Jun 26, 2024
PM asks Fatima Payman not to attend Labor caucus temporarily after crossing floor over Palestine motion Deputy PM says now is ‘not the time to be going around expelling people’ as he calls for social cohesion across Australia The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2024
Labor and Greens strike anti-vaping deal – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2024
AAP · Jun 23, 2024 Independent MPs push to make housing a human right Laws introduced to federal parliament would force governments to meet targets to build new homes and improve affordability, under an independent proposal.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2024 Should Australia recognise housing as a human right? Two crossbenchers are taking up the cause The Australian Human Rights Commission thinks so, including it in a list of rights that should receive legislative protection
AAP · Jun 18, 2024 Gambling role for former football chief raises red flag The appointment of a former football boss to lead a wagering giant has raised concerns about close links between sport and the gambling industry.
The Canberra Times · Jun 14, 2024 Closing Brindabella college 'the last option', minister says 'The last thing we want to see is a school closed'.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024 Afternoon Update: NSW police officers charged with assault of 92-year-old; flu cases surge; and Nasa’s ‘disturbing’ medical drill Alleged assault occurred in Picton in Sydney’s south-west in January. Plus: flu season expected to last several more weeks
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024 Nine independent MPs and Greens back UN call for Australia to ban fossil fuel advertising ‘The industry is rapidly strangling our planet,’ says Andrew Wilkie, who joins Allegra Spender, Sophie Scamps, Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan in call for ban
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024 Only 20 doctors listing fees on Australian government’s $24m medical costs comparison website Disclosure in Senate estimates comes in response to David Pocock’s questions about ‘astounding’ out of pocket fees for private surgery in ACT
AAP · Jun 6, 2024 Future gas plan 'deaf' to traditional owners' concerns Crossbench senators have attacked the future gas strategy as a "morally bankrupt" plan that also misrepresents the views of Australia's traditional owners.
AAP · May 31, 2024 Reform call as student debt hiked by thousands of bucks Those with student debts will have their outstanding amount increased due to indexation but changes to the scheme will reduce the balance later this year.
AAP · May 30, 2024 Safeguards needed to police fake porn generation apps Some phone apps and websites have little to no protections to stop people from using AI-image generation to create porn from photos without a person's consent.
The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2024 Labor backs ICC’s role in international law as other MPs condemn Israeli ‘war’ on court Australia ‘must continue to protect and defend the ICC’s independence and rebuff any attempts to politicise its actions’, David Pocock says