'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates. AAP · Aug 19
Controversial NDIS bill passes Senate with ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting thousands of participants but will pass lower house on Wednesday The Guardian - AU · Aug 18
Afternoon Update: Labor and Coalition strike gambling deal; fallout continues from Sydney Swans Melbourne incident; and restaurant of the year Crossbench and Greens criticise ‘cowardly and careless’ deal restricting gambling ads, saying it does not go far enough The Guardian - AU · Aug 18
Severe weather warning for northern Victoria – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 17
'Disgusted': coalition rift as gambling changes blasted Two coalition MPs have crossed the floor in protest against gambling laws which they say don't go far enough to protect vulnerable people. AAP · Aug 17
Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report Labor is under fire for proposing late changes to its controversial gambling reforms as a damning report on the shake-up exposed gaps in the policy. AAP · Aug 17
'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform Greens, coalition and independent senators have raised significant concerns in parliament over Labor's cuts to disability funding. AAP · Aug 17
Resolve poll suggests more voters support Labor’s federal budget changes than oppose them The three new federal polls have the total vote for One Nation and the Coalition at 46% in YouGov (down one), 48% in Morgan (up 0.5) and 49% in Resolve (steady). The Resolve poll gives Labor encouragement by suggesting their May budget changes are becoming more popular. The Conversation · Aug 16
As melon-gate raged, Albanese quietly cut deals in parliament. The PM should make some noise this week With gambling, the news bargaining incentive and NDIS reform all set to pass, the PM needs to get the focus off fruit and on to policy The Guardian - AU · Aug 16
So Nigel Farage has beaten a man in a bin. But he’s in deep trouble, and he knows it The Reform leader claims vindication from the people, and it’s too early to write him off. But the problems he now faces may be more than he can bear, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
With NDIS changes set to pass, here’s who bears the cost of making it ‘sustainable’ Legislation to tighten eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) could be be passed as early as next week, after a Labor-led Senate committee today recommended the bill be passed. The Conversation · Aug 14
Pocock and crossbenchers call Labor’s NDIS overhaul ‘too far, too fast’ in scathing Senate inquiry report Greens say Labor’s reform set to ‘rip life-changing supports away from disabled people instead of raising additional revenue through taxing gas exports’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 14
‘Everything is on the line’: students shun calls to stay in school and join anti-Hanson protests across Australia High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to fight against racism The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Why the latest Westminster polling in Scotland is a setback for Andy Burnham THE Westminster voting intention numbers in The National's new full-scale Scottish poll from Find Out Now are the first meaningful… The National (Scotland) · Aug 12
Euronews · Aug 12 EU's centrist coalition might fall short of a majority for the first time A new Europe Elects projection suggests Europe’s mainstream parties could lose their EU-level majority, reflecting the growing strength of right-wing and populist forces.
The Conversation · Aug 12 People with psychosocial disability from mental illness will lose out from tightened NDIS eligibility Later this week, a Senate committee is expected to deliver its report into legislation to tighten eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The committee’s inquiry was extended and the bill amended in a deal with the Greens in June.
The Independent UK · Aug 11 Labour surges above Reform in polls once again as Nigel Farage’s woes continue The latest survey is the fifth national poll Labour has topped since Andy Burnham entered Downing Street, ending the run that saw Nigel Farage’s party lead in the polls for more than a year
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11 Coalition divided over tougher gambling laws – with MPs warning Angus Taylor against overreach Some Liberal and National MPs warn against overregulation in party-room discussion, while others argue for more stringent rules
The National (Scotland) · Aug 11 First independence poll of Burnham era predicts Scotland would leave UK SCOTLAND would vote to become independent from the UK if a second referendum were held tomorrow, according to the first poll on the issue of Andy…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 10 What did Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan say about rape 'spectrum'? Comments in full GREEN MSP Q Manivannan has come under heavy fire over comments about the “demonisation of rape”, which exists on a “spectrum” ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 10 Reform UK slump to third with Greens close behind, major new Westminster poll finds NIGEL Farage’s Reform UK have slumped into third place in a major new Westminster poll ...
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10 Albanese gives ground on gambling inducements as Labor and Coalition inch towards deal Prime minister and opposition leader meet in Canberra to advance agreement on gambling advertising
AAP · Aug 10 Premier defies parliament's AFL stadium cost request Calls for an updated cost estimate for Hobart's $1.13 billion waterfront stadium won't be heeded as a premier declares it could damage the bidding process.
The Conversation · Aug 9 Newspoll has combined right vote down, but Albanese’s ratings slump The latest federal Newspoll has the combined vote for One Nation and the Coalition down two points to 47%. This is in line with most other recent polls, the exception being last week’s Redbridge poll that had the combined right at 53%.
AAP · Aug 9 Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush Contentious gambling reforms are on track to pass parliament with bipartisan support, despite fears from opponents the changes don't go far enough.