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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
Australia may ban gambling ads within three years after inquiry report
Gambling harm experts say advertisements can encourage young people and those with gambling problems to seek out betting when they would otherwise abstain.
- by Amelia McGuire, Calum Jaspan and Paul Sakkal
Social media giants to face multimillion-dollar fines for spreading fake news
Tech companies would face a maximum penalty of 5 per cent of global turnover if they breached rules proposed by the Albanese government aimed at stopping the spread of disinformation.
- by Anthony Galloway
Labor appoints former Labor staffer to SBS board
FBi Radio founder Cassandra Wilkinson has the perfect CV, including a stint with the ALP during Kristina Keneally’s torrid Macquarie Street reign.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Fires, floods, cyclones: Alerts to every phone when disaster strikes
An instant message will be sent to all the mobile phones within a local government area, or within a one-kilometre radius, even if people had not signed up for alerts.
- by Mike Foley
Closure for ‘absurd’ loophole allowing online gambling with credit cards
Anti-gambling advocates say the forthcoming federal ban must be the first step in a broader crackdown on the industry.
- by Lisa Visentin
‘Groomed for future gambling’: Call for loot box video games to be adult-only
Games that include so-called “loot boxes” would be given M ratings under proposed government reforms, but anti-gambling MPs want them to go further.
- by Paul Sakkal
Cut-off time: Support for banning gambling ads before 10.30pm
A new survey has found most people are concerned betting advertising has become too widespread and is normalising gambling among children.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Streaming services win short-term reprieve in anti-siphoning delay
The new anti-siphoning list, which determines which sports should be on free-to-air, will give the government time to reform the broader framework.
- by Zoe Samios
‘I will not take money from Sportsbet’: Rowland admits public expects better
The communications minister, who received $19,000 from Sportsbet before the 2022 election, says her non-disclosure highlighted the need to change donation laws.
- by Paul Sakkal