'I own my face': AI deepfake victims may be able to sue Proposed laws would ban the use of digitally altered or AI-generated audio or visual content that depicts a person's face or voice without their consent. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive The environment minister has urged the coalition and Greens to come to the table and do a deal on big reforms to Australia's nature protections. AAP · Nov 22, 2025
'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight Australian men are facing health challenges and dying from avoidable causes with risk-taking, substance use and masculinity expectations leading to concerns. AAP · Nov 19, 2025
Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific Australia's prime minister has signalled he's willing to concede on hosting a key climate summit but is pushing for an outcome that still benefits the Pacific. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
David Pocock condemns delay in establishing job ready graduates body to end $50,000 arts degrees Senator accuses the government of not treating reform with ‘urgency it deserves’ – with no modelling done on the cost of reversing or replacing the JRG scheme The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025
Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics. AAP · Nov 7, 2025
Labor backs down on crony secrecy after losing control A report on cronyism will see the light of day after Senate pressure prompted the government to agree to release findings on jobs for mates in government. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
Political dinner a podcaster push for people's lobbyist A podcaster is hosting his own political fundraiser in major-party style as a survey shows most Australians think paying for access to ministers is unfair. AAP · Nov 4, 2025
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government hasn’t walked its talk about accountability and integrity The government used to be quite cosy with independent ACT senator David Pocock. That was back at the start, when it needed his vote. The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025
MPs refuse to disclose who they signed into parliament Only 13 independent MPs and a One Nation senator voluntarily disclosed who they have given lobbyist passes, which allow unescorted access around parliament. AAP · Oct 26, 2025
Gambling risks 'denigrating' sports, ex-Wallaby warns The ever rising tide of gambling advertising is threatening to tarnish Australia's cherished sports, a former national rugby captain laments. AAP · Oct 15, 2025
Afternoon Update: Reynolds’ bankruptcy claim against Higgins; search for missing Gus expands; and last chance for bird of the year Linda Reynolds launches claim in effort to obtain more than $1m in damages and legal costs The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2025
Morning Mail: Trump joins world leaders to sign peace deal, CSIRO plans more cuts, Abbott’s history lesson reviewed Donald Trump given ovation by Knesset before leading Egypt summit; science agency must find more savings as funding declines The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2025
Albanese urged to ‘secure the future of science’ as CSIRO reckons with ongoing decline in funding CEO Doug Hilton says the agency’s budget allocation ‘has not kept up with the cost of doing science’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2025
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 11, 2025 Anthony Albanese Responds To David Pocock’s Club Ban, Says Lobbying Claims Are ‘Absurd’ It comes after the ACT senator raised concerns over the sports club’s links to the gambling industry.
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 10, 2025 David Pocock Booted From Parliament Sports Club For Criticising Its Links To Gambling “Being kicked out of the club for raising concerns around gambling lobbyists buying access to the club shows the influence vested interests have here in parliament and just how normalised this has become.”
The Conversation · Oct 10, 2025 Senator David Pocock thrown out of Parliament Sports Club after criticising gambling link Independent senator David Pocock, a former captain of the Wallabies, has been declared persona non grata by the Parliament Sports Club, after he complained about its sponsors including a gambling lobbyist.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2025 Afternoon Update: David Pocock banned from parliamentary sports club; Pope condemns clickbait; and tales of being trapped on Everest Former Australian rugby captain no longer welcome and accused of politicising the organisation
AAP · Oct 10, 2025 Ex-Wallabies star kicked out of social sports club A former Wallabies captain and now senator has been banned from a parliamentary social sports club after raising concerns about a gambling lobby's sponsorship.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2025 PM criticises Pocock’s ban from parliamentary sports club but dismisses concerns about betting lobby Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2025 ‘Time is running out’: Sportsbet offered share of $1m in bonus bets if customers gambled on AFL grand final day Online bookmaker’s offer, one of a series texted during finals, was valid only if customer took up a suggested same-game multi bet
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2025 Albanese urged to end ‘double standard’ on Israel after UN commission finds genocide occurring in Gaza Human rights experts and crossbench politicians call on Labor to ‘put its money where its mouth is’ and apply similar sanctions on Israel as on Russia
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025 Gambling lobby’s sponsorship of Australian parliament’s sports club condemned by crossbench MPs Exclusive: Kate Chaney calls on PM to remove Responsible Wagering Australia’s membership, which allows sponsors to access ‘key opinion leaders’
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2025 Julie Bishop vows to stay on as ANU chancellor after vice-chancellor resigns amid leadership crisis Genevieve Bell’s resignation follows tumultuous period marked by redundancies, proposed course closures and allegations of a toxic work culture
The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2025 Pocock questions Bishop’s ANU leadership as pressure builds for chancellor and vice chancellor to step down Independent senator claims there was ‘no faith’ in leadership of Genevieve Bell or Julie Bishop among university staff