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MPs granting powerful political lobbyists unfettered access to Australia’s parliament, data reveals
Labor and Coalition members sponsoring resource companies and lobby group representing online gambling giants Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Labor and Coalition MPs are facilitating permanent access to Parliament House for the country’s biggest resources companies and the lobby group representing online gambling giants, new data has revealed.
The Guardian
3 nov. 04:37
Australia rushed through ‘ill-thought-out’ under-16s social media ban, Reddit argues as high court challenge begins
Reddit challenges ban on grounds it impinges implied freedom of political communications for teens The Australian government’s rush to pass the under-16s social media ban legislation in 2024 led to “ill-thought-out, over-broad legislation” that has since been narrowed after Reddit sued the government, lawyers for the social media company told the high court on Tuesday.
The Guardian
3 nov. 04:04
Man and boy arrested after allegedly attacking One Nation volunteer with baseball bat in Australia
The incident comes amid growing calls for the temperature of political debate in Australia to be turned down.
BBC News
3 nov. 01:57
RBA interest rates live: Reserve Bank of Australia meeting today before cash rate decision and announcement – latest news
Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates to an 18-year high on Tuesday, the fifth hike this year Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Asked why Labor can’t guarantee it won’t find net savings in the mid-year budget update, Chalmers told RN the government is undertaking that task this month ahead of December’s release.
The Guardian
3 nov. 01:39
Legal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High Court
A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication.
BBC News
2 nov. 19:12
Guardian Essential poll: record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup
Growing disdain for gambling and animal cruelty concerns drive sliding interest in race that once ‘stopped the nation’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup, with more than two-thirds surveyed saying they have low or zero interest in the annual horse race.
The Guardian
2 nov. 14:00
Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court
Social network and Digital Freedom Project, led by NSW state MP John Ruddick, seek to overturn ban on grounds of implied freedom of political communication Australia’s world-leading under-16s social media ban will face its first major legal challenge on Tuesday, as Reddit and an advocacy group headed by a libertarian politician seek to overturn the law in the high court.
The Guardian
2 nov. 14:00
Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences
The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.
BBC News
2 nov. 08:03
Award‑winning Australian children’s author Craig Silvey jailed over child exploitation material
Jasper Jones writer sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys, Western Australian district court hears Warning: This article contains graphic content Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The award‑winning author Craig Silvey sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys and was caught with explicit images of children and adults.
The Guardian
2 nov. 08:01