I have seen the raw grief of a family who lost a son to gambling. Labor’s stitch-up shows politics is broken

‘The gambling lobby, leaning on free-to-air television and the major sporting codes, have well and truly won the day,’ writes Senator David Pocock. Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

The deal the prime minister has cut with the Coalition on gambling will be a huge disappointment to people across Australia.

This legislation was about more than just gambling reform. It was a test of whether our parliament listens to the people over vested interests, and the clear answer to that is no. It also raises serious questions about our major party system.