David Coleman
Investigation launched into Labor’s mobile phone black spot scheme
The Australian National Audit Office investigation announced on Wednesday is the first into alleged pork-barrelling by the government since the election.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Laws no ‘Ministry of Truth’: Minister defends proposed misinformation laws
The federal government is facing mounting opposition within Coalition ranks to its proposal to beef up the media regulator.
- by Lisa Visentin
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AI
ChatGPT should pay to use media content, says opposition
In the first outline of its stance on artificial intelligence, the opposition signalled it is open to bipartisanship as Labor considers rules to manage the technology.
- by Paul Sakkal
Liberal Party must preselect a woman in Aston, Dutton says
Dutton’s intervention in the state decision will increase pressure on local Liberals to preselect a woman to replace outgoing frontbencher Alan Tudge.
- by Anthony Galloway
Pandemic reveals ‘immense opportunity’ in digital mental health treatment
Integrating digital services with in-person systems is key to revolutionising the country’s struggling mental health system, experts say.
- by Rachel Clun
Social media giants face hefty fines for breaches under proposed privacy measures for kids
Facebook and other platforms could be hit with fines of up to $10 million if they don’t obtain parental consent for users under 16.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Media & marketing
‘Pay the price’: Tech giants could face legal responsibility for trolls
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his deputy Barnaby Joyce have launched stinging attacks on social media companies over anonymous abuse.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Mental health
The plan to unify Australia’s fractured mental health systems
State and federal governments have to work together to overhaul the country’s mental health system. Federal assistant minister David Coleman is optimistic it can be done.
- by Rachel Clun
Scott Morrison set to refresh frontbench ahead of COVID recovery agenda
Victorian MP Dan Tehan is widely expected to be shifted from education to trade and investment in a move which will give him responsibility for mending sour relations with China.
- by Rob Harris
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Immigration
Migration 'reset' looms in budget as government eyes super-skilled talent
The country's former top public servant Martin Parkinson has urged the government to "go for broke" on skilled migration.
- by Michael Koziol
'Let us out, let us live in peace': Tamil mum asks to go home to Biloela
Fresh from victory in the Federal Court a Tamil mother wants government to give her family a normal life in Australia after two years in detention.
- by Rachel Eddie