David Pocock

Deeming has filed a legal suit against the Victorian Liberal president, set to be heard in the supreme court. A blizzard brought snow to NSW and Victorian alps. Independent senator David Pocock criticized the gambling reform bill as insufficient and accused the prime minister of yielding to the gambling lobby.

The Greens and David Pocock have called for a parliamentary inquiry into the fossil fuel industry's presence in schools and sports clubs, accusing it of building social licence through programs and sponsorships. Resources Minister Madeleine King defended industry sponsorships of sports and clubs.

Independent senator David Pocock urged the Albanese government to prevent tech companies from using Australian content to train AI models. Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young called for a moratorium on new datacentres until regulations are finalized.

Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall are reportedly exploring closer collaboration among independents, with Steggall confirming ongoing discussions about forming a party. She emphasized working with crossbench members in both houses but denied talks with the Liberal Party. The Albanese government reiterated its focus on strengthening international alliances.

The Labor party has been accused of inadequately funding the Australian National Audit Office, a key accountability body. The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit warned that the auditor general's financial position is unsustainable. Transparency advocates and independent David Pocock criticized the commitments for the ANAO in the recent budget.

The Albanese government will increase funding to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation by $387.4m. This decision comes after months of advocacy by scientists and staff following hundreds of job cuts and cost-cutting measures. The extra funding aims to meet the long-term costs of the national science agency.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces accusations of 'caving to gas companies' as the Labor government plans to reject a proposed 25% tax on gas exports. The decision is linked to efforts to secure fuel supplies amid a global oil crisis and diplomatic relations with Asian allies.

ACT independent David Pocock is advocating for a 25% tax on gas exports to fund welfare and housing, as the Albanese government faces pressure to reform property investment tax concessions and tax commodity export profits. A survey highlights worsening economic hardship, with low-income Australians skipping meals and delaying medical care.

Experts and crossbench MPs warn Labor's partial gambling ad ban plan is vulnerable to exploitation by a 'predatory industry' capable of adapting to new platforms. Industry sources suggest podcast companies like Apple may remove all wagering ads if regulatory mechanisms are unclear.