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Pope's AI warning endorsed as Australia plans future

Australia is hoping to dictate the construction of data centres on its own terms, as the Pope, communities and environment advocates raise concerns about AI.

AAP

'Walking distance from Parliament': ACT govt to skip Senate inquiry into key bill

'Surely it's not too onerous.'

The Canberra Times

ACT:Senator questions benefits of AI data centre hub boom

Independent senator David Pocock is questioning the benefit of big tech companies' huge investment in artificial intelligence data centres across the country.

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Senator questions benefits of AI data centre hub boom

Independent senator David Pocock is questioning the benefit of big tech companies' huge investment in artificial intelligence data centres across the country.

AAP

Morning Mail: ‘Less lethal’ police weapons, Pocock on taxing datacentres, and revisiting Strictly Ballroom

The weapons Australian forces use in crowd control but don’t want you to know about; rooftop revolution sees homes outstrip businesses

The Guardian - AU

If Australian datacentres are going to power the AI revolution, we deserve a fair return

We cannot afford to make the same mistake as we did with gas. If tech companies are going to use our land, energy and water for AI, they must pay their fair share of tax

The Guardian - AU

ANU scandals during Julie Bishop’s tenure caused $100m in reputational damage, university estimates

Interim vice-chancellor tells senate estimates of ‘very significant’ effect on donor pipeline and enrolments

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NDIS cuts could restrict some people from work access

The health department has not explained how budgets for travelling to work or medical appointments would be preserved under sweeping changes to the NDIS.

AAP

Liberals mull Greens alliance to kill off tax changes

An unlikely political alliance could put the government's contentious changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount in jeopardy.

AAP

Top military chiefs defend secrecy over delayed weapons schedules

A report detailing massive defence projects was scrapped in April.

The Canberra Times

AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers

The body charged with assessing artificial intelligence risks in Australia will operate on a small budget compared to its global counterparts.

AAP

The states have stricter laws about this, so why doesn't the federal government?

Australians are losing to wealthy corporations.

The Canberra Times

Calls to change corruption body's 'secretive' culture

A top lawyer has called for an overhaul of the anti-corruption commission's recruitment and culture following Paul Brereton's resignation.

AAP

An effective 'reset' of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings

It's more than an issue of appointment.

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Grattan on Friday: An effective ‘reset’ of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings

At the 2022 election “integrity” was a big-deal issue. Then after winning government, Labor ticked off a promise when it set up the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which began officially in July 2023.

The Guardian - AU

Jillian Segal hired former Scott Morrison adviser on $200,000 contract without public tender process

Company founded by Yaron Finkelstein received contract to advise on antisemitism under a limited tender due to an ‘absence of competition for technical reasons’

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock criticises ‘bonkers’ situation facing podcasters over gambling ad reforms

Independent senator said Labor’s plan, which could require podcasts sponsored by betting companies to produce two versions of each program, is ‘totally unworkable’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Pocock says BHP ‘laughing’ at climate policy; Vivid drone debacle; and an Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar

Leaked documents show mining giant received millions in tax credits despite cancelling and delaying multiple decarbonisation measures

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: BHP’s climate fail revealed, pope denounces AI, life on the world’s longest golf course

In a Guardian exclusive, leaked documents show the miner has hit the brakes on decarbonisation plans

The Canberra Times

ACT independents react to federal party talks

'If I'm elected as an independent, I'm going to remain as an independent.'

The Conversation

Controversy-ridden NACC chief Paul Brereton quits two years short of his term’s end

The National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Paul Brereton, has quit, two years short of completing his five year term. His time in the job has been marked by repeated controversy.

The Guardian - AU

Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government

From blocking freedom of information requests to tabling documents when no one is looking, promises of an upfront approach to power are in rough shape

The Guardian - AU

Liberal MP is first to be suspended from lower house in five years – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Canberra Times

'Time of flux': ACT independent senator David Pocock leaves door open to big political move

'There's plenty of conversations going on.'

AAP

Pauline Hanson won't tie One Nation to coalition 'dog'

Pauline Hanson's party could become the official opposition, but she has poured cold water on any policy compromise in a coalition deal.

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