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Rents are up, house prices are down. Labor's housing 'fix' needs a reality check

Modelling predicted a small impact. The market says otherwise.

The Canberra Times · Aug 20

Australians could soon be able to block all online gambling ads. But will the plan actually work?

The goal is for anyone to be able to put their name, email address or phone number on the register and never see any gambling ads on any online

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20

Grattan on Friday: why a byelection in Western Australia has turned into a national test for One Nation

If you’re not from Western Australia, the byelection in the state seat of Secret Harbour is unlikely to have been on your radar. But Labor, Liberal and One Nation strategists will be intently watching the result on the night of August 29.

The Conversation · Aug 20

Morning Mail: Holes in Labor’s gambling law, IDF rejects criminal investigation into Frankcom death, Meta and child safety in spotlight

Recovering addict says new laws will not prevent companies using inducements; Meta chief ‘misled’ regulators, whistleblower says

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Question Time has been televised for 35 years. We tracked how it has changed, and what it means for Australian democracy

For around an hour each parliamentary sitting day, the prime minister and other ministers face a flurry of questions from the opposition and other members of parliament.

The Conversation · Aug 19

Critics of Labor’s tax changes claim rents could climb by up to 30%. Here’s why they probably won’t

Property experts at National Australia Bank and Ray White say their analysis has been misunderstood. So how high will rents really rise?

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

A ‘shiny, dangling carrot’ lured Jesse into gambling. He says Labor’s reform won’t stop others being sucked in

The government says it’s stopping ‘the most toxic’ gambling company strategies. Former addicts say it will do ‘absolutely nothing’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Labor thinks it can win elections defending super. For Hanson, it’s just another way to deprive Taylor of political oxygen

Despite leading in the polls, Hanson is allowed to offer thought bubbles instead of actual policy

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Footy great lines up for One Nation as election recruit

A retired AFL champion has been named as the latest, and highest profile, One Nation candidate for a much-anticipated state election.

AAP · Aug 19

Widow tax loophole fixed in parliament after NDIS deal

Late-stage changes to the so-called widow's tax will become law following a deal struck between Labor and the coalition.

AAP · Aug 19