politics
Gambling repackaged for women as 'fun' and 'harmless', study finds
Gambling is being promoted as fun, social and “harmless” for women through social media and lifestyle marketing, in a shift researchers warn is normalising betting and obscuring the risks. Source link
Broad public support to stop 'undue influence' in politics
Civic groups call for sweeping reforms to restore falling trust, which experts have linked to a resurgence of populist “protest” voting at the expense of the major parties. Source link
Clinicians told to not override aged care algorithm
A new algorithm for deciding how much aged care support people can receive to stay living at home is being blamed for reducing care to older Australians. Source link
Farmers sound alarm over imminent food price shocks
Australia’s peak farming body is warning consumers the price of groceries is about to jump as producers and the freight industry grapple with diesel price hikes and supply issues. Source link
Pyne and Downer weigh in on Liberal SA wipe-out, Greens increase vote
Former senior Liberals Christopher Pyne and Alexander Downer have weighed in on the disastrous state election result, calling for factions to work together. Meanwhile, the Greens have increased their primary vote. Source link
World energy watchdog warns fuel crisis is 'very severe'
World leaders have failed to grasp the depth of the energy crisis created by the Iran war, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned, as he considers releasing extra emergency oil stores. Source link
Bowen confirms petrol stations on east coast experiencing shortages — as it happened
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has confirmed dozens of petrol stations on Australia’s east coast are facing shortages amid a Question Time grilling on fuel supplies. Source link
Conditions are ripe for a party of grievance like One Nation to keep growing
One Nation delivers its best electoral result in nearly 30 years, demonstrating that opinion polls showing its vote rising was not a political beat-up but a real electoral phenomenon that will lead to a political reckoning in Australian politics. Source link
Albanese urges 'vigilance' against those seeking to 'turn back the clock' on Australia
The prime minister says the country must be “vigilant” against politicians seeking to return to a bygone era of Australia that was less accepting of migrants, following the South Australian election where One Nation overtook the Liberal Party on a platform opposing migration and multiculturalism. Source link
Six fuel ships to Australia cancelled or deferred, though gap has been filled
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says six fuel tankers that were scheduled to deliver oil to Australia next month were recently cancelled or deferred, out of about 81 ships expected from mid-April to mid-May — assuring however that supply gap has already been largely replaced. Source link