politics
Thirteen government agencies embroiled in potential data breach
Thirteen government agencies are now embroiled in an expanding scandal involving potential data breaches prompting calls for an urgent audit amid concerns over national security. Source link
'Slap in the face': Mother's scathing assessment of NDIS bill
Exhausted families could be plunged further into crisis and have greater interaction with child protection services under the proposed overhaul of the NDIS, advocates say. Source link
Live: David Pocock demands Labor ensures 'fair return' from AI data centres
Independent senator David Pocock says the government needs to ensure a “fair return” for investment in artificial intelligence data centres. Follow live. Source link
Six of the most contentious parts of the NDIS bill
Politicians are presiding over three days of public hearings into a bill paving the way for the biggest ever cuts to the NDIS. Source link
As One Nation nips at his heels the PM has no choice but to play the long game
The government is playing a long game in responding to the surge of support for One Nation. It has little other choice. Source link
From migration to AUKUS, more politicians are speaking out
Former Coalition frontbencher Paul Scarr says inflammatory migration rhetoric is taking a toll on migrant communities. His warning comes as both major parties wrestle with populist pressures. Source link
Anthropic has its eyes on Australia and a large slice of its electricity output
The world’s biggest tech titans see Australia as a promising investment opportunity for their AI ambitions, but some fear the federal government’s regulatory retreat could lead to harm. Source link
'Beyond our capacity' to defend sea trade lanes, Shoebridge says
Greens defence spokesman David Shoebridge says it is “ridiculous” to think Australia’s military could defend the nation’s global trade lanes, and acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS only invites Australia to a conflict between the United States and China. Source link
Even kids want gambling ads banned, so why won't the government do it?
The government’s proposed crackdown on gambling ads doesn’t go as far as most Australians want. When you run the numbers, it’s a win for the betting industry. Source link
Anthony Albanese has shown he understands the Westminster system
This week the Coalition’s weakness in Question Time reminded onlookers of Albanese’s command of the Westminster system, while Labor insiders expressed their anxieties about One Nation’s polling surge. Source link