Directive for Aussie dating apps over safety concerns Australia's most popular dating apps have been issued an information request as the government seeks to improve safety for users amid sexual violence. AAP · Mar 26, 2023
Two in five Australians gamble every week, report shows New data from the Australian Gambling Research Centre has revealed the extent of harm gambling is causing to Australians. AAP · Mar 26, 2023
Majority of Australians support banning gambling advertising on TV, study finds Concerns raised about links between ads, increased betting and risky behaviour, as well as prevalence of chances to gamble The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2023
Major sporting events to stay free from paywalls The communications minister is freezing the '"anti-siphoning" list for three years, protecting major sporting events from paywalls. The New Daily · Mar 24, 2023
Gambling industry’s dozens of free event tickets to federal MPs raise fears of potential conflicts of interest About 150 free tickets to sports, shows and hospitality have been given to politicians since the 2019 election, according to analysis The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023
Telstra, Optus say coverage being upgraded in regional Victoria as tourism businesses struggle Regional tourism and hospitality operators say the potential of peak-season trade is being hampered as essential services crumble under the weight of big crowds. ABC News · Mar 7, 2023
Australia Post paid millions in bonuses to senior staff after board deemed them ‘appropriate’ Organisation considered dropping payments after criticism by government ministers but board decided they were necessary to ‘incentivise’ senior staff The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023
Postal shake-up looms STAMP OF CHANGE: Letter drop could be part and parcel of nation's postal shake-up Newcastle Herald · Mar 2, 2023
Afternoon Update: Coalition minister admits making false statements about robodebt; Romanian PM’s AI adviser; and the best dishwashing liquid Stuart Robert has told the royal commission he had ‘no choice’ but to give false statements to ABC The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023
Daily Australia Post letter delivery in doubt as modernisation looms Australia Post says the "status quo for Australia Post is no longer an option." Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2023
Australia Post under review as letter deliveries ‘no longer sustainable’ Australia's Post's letter deliveries are "no longer financially sustainable" and will be scrutinised as part of a sweeping review of the government-owned The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023
No love for letters: Australia Post’s daily deliveries under review as traditional mail declines Questions marks sit over daily letter deliveries as government releases discussion paper on postal service The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
Federal government launches sweeping review of Australia Post, with focus on letter deliveries Australia Post's weekday letter-delivery obligations are "no longer financially sustainable" and need to be reviewed, according to a new consultation paper released as part of a federal government review of the postal service. ABC News · Mar 1, 2023
ABC News · Feb 20, 2023 Michelle Rowland says she won't accept donations from betting companies again Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland insists she will not accept donations from gambling companies in the future, as she conceded the public "expect better" from her and fellow politicians.
ABC News · Feb 17, 2023 Bitter brawl between billionaires Andrew Forrest and Kerry Stokes boils over, with communications minister asked to intervene A bitter scrap between two of Australia's richest men spills over, after mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest accused fellow WA billionaire Kerry Stokes of abusing his media power to pursue his commercial mining interests.
The New Daily · Feb 15, 2023 Minister compromised by Sportsbet donations No sympathy for Michelle Rowland in her persecution over accepting almost $20,000 in donations from Sportsbet, before the last election.
The New Daily · Feb 14, 2023 Massive NBN bonuses under scrutiny as government admits Australians expect better NBN executives face having their massive bonuses slashed as the federal government reins in largesse at the taxpayer-owned company.
AAP · Feb 10, 2023 Sportsbet donation scandal sparks 'please explain' Cabinet minister Michelle Rowland, who holds a key role in gaming policy, has been urged to explain a generous donation from online gambling giant Sportsbet.
ABC News · Feb 9, 2023 Australian telcos block 90 million spam texts in just seven months Getting a lot of spam texts? It could be worse – Australian telcos blocked more than 90 million suspected scam texts in just over half a year, the communications regulator reveals.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2023 Michelle Rowland faces calls to resign for accepting gaming company donations before election Communications minister tells parliament all donations met disclosure rules while independent Andrew Wilkie calls her ‘utterly conflicted’
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2023 Afternoon Update: Sydney man found dead in earthquake rubble; Alan Tudge resigns; and World Pride’s rainbow capitalism The first Australian death in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes confirmed and a byelection looms for Tudge’s Victoria seat
AAP · Feb 9, 2023 Calls for minister's sacking over Sportsbet donations The minister who oversees gambling laws reportedly received two election campaign donations from a popular online betting company.
ABC News · Feb 9, 2023 Communications Minister Michelle Rowland urged to quit over reportedly accepting Sportsbet donations Crossbenchers say Communications Minister Michelle Rowland should quit after she reportedly accepted thousands in political donations from Sportsbet before the federal election.
AAP · Feb 6, 2023 Dating app assaults brought before top law officers Australia's attorneys-general have been tasked with coming up with new reforms to address sexual violence stemming from dating apps.