politics
Greens draw firm line on betting perks
The Greens are not prepared to vote on the government’s gambling legislation, outlining some of their main concerns around “predatory” behaviour. Source link
Albanese returns to a gambling debate ready to catch fire
The explosive evidence heard at a two-day inquiry into Labor’s proposed crackdown on wagering advertising has proved a watershed moment for the increasingly friendless bill. Source link
Visa overstayers to have work rights revoked if asylum claim rejected
The federal government is expected to take a hard line on temporary visas as it continues to consider ways to reduce Australia’s migration figures. Source link
The key takeaways from six days of evidence at NDIS Senate inquiry
A Senate inquiry into the proposed NDIS shake-up was told the government must stamp out rorting, while avoiding cuts that could put participants in unsafe environments and cause carers to burn out. Here are the key takeaways from the six days of hearings. Source link
'Massive mountain to climb': Duniam's departing advice for Liberals
Liberal senator Jonathon Duniam surprised voters by announcing his resignation from politics at a time his party faces an “existential threat” from One Nation. Speaking with Stateline, he gives his parting advice to an embattled party. Source link
Battle for Victoria sends important signals to federal players
Victoria’s election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn’t have anticipated a year ago. Source link
Growing number of Labor MPs call for tougher gambling reforms
The Albanese government faces internal pressure to strengthen its gambling reforms, with more MPs calling for sweeping amendments. Source link
Tax, gambling and migration fights ahead for Labor
Parliament is yet to resume but the stage has been set for the political fights set to play out next week. Source link
'Rubbish' tariffs drive Australian company out of the US
Australia’s only silicon producer will exit the US market next week, but the federal government says the Trump administration’s move does not undermine the critical minerals agreement between the two countries. Source link
Commonwealth says it will block gas-fired data centres
The NT government has rejected a federal plan to mandate the use of renewables for new large-scale data centres, but the Commonwealth says it will block proposals that rely on gas. Source link