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. AAP · Aug 17
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 14
Education Minister backs call to examine merging embattled CIT with UC A chorus of high-profile voices are eager for a merger to be explored. The Canberra Times · Aug 12
Chris can't afford a prosthesis to mask his scars - and there's no funding to help him get one The cost of facial prosthetics is high, and no support exists. The Canberra Times · Aug 12
Minister won't say there is no corruption in federally funded ACT projects Katy Gallagher says her 'political opponents' are stirring up trouble The Canberra Times · Aug 10
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 7
Independents day: Simon Holmes à Court in Newcastle to shake up local politics Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes à Court has denied he is recruiting candidates for next year's state election. Newcastle Herald · 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. The Guardian - AU · 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. AAP · Aug 5
'Pattern of secrecy': Libs call for audit on federal infrastructure spend in ACT The call follows corruption findings involving the CFMEU. The Canberra Times · 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 · Aug 4
Hellenic Club threatens legal action against advocate 'They're coming after me because of me standing up.' The Canberra Times · Aug 3
The Canberra Times · Jul 30 Independent's newest constituent: Pococks reveal major family update The busy senator is also writing a children's book.
The Canberra Times · Jul 27 The Senate is the real prize and Labor is on track to lose it badly Preference flows in the upper house tell a different story.
The Canberra Times · Jul 26 Independents are targeting safe Labor seats in the ACT Andrew Leigh holds his north Canberra seat on a hefty margin.
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.
AAP · Jul 3 PM 'not against' a punt as he defends gambling reforms Proposed gambling ad reforms go beyond some recommendations made in a Labor-led report that urged a total ban, the prime minister says.
The Canberra Times · Jul 2 Health insurance saga: Greens welcome inquiry into planned rebate cuts It's a small win for older Australians.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2 Labor’s ‘cruel’ algorithm-based aged care funding tool could have human override reinstated after Senate passes bill Tool used to determine level of home support funding has frequently under-assessed people and left them without adequate care
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1 Morning Mail: Hanson and Pocock’s unlikely alliance, Trump’s crypto billion, getting ‘Murdoched’ One Nation leader unites with independent senators to back battle for Aukus transparency; former News journalists reveal empire dark arts
The Canberra Times · Jul 1 After her uni prac placement, Audrey was left with $10 in her bank account Unpaid placements plunge allied health students into poverty.