Live blog covering Australian federal politics updates, including Nauru and Kiribati blocking a PIF statement on China's missile test, AUKUS nuclear submarine rotations in WA, and privacy concerns over smart glasses.
A parliamentary inquiry into Labor's gambling legislation heard allegations that problem gamblers received cocaine and sex workers, which Sportsbet and Tabcorp denied.
Rex Patrick unites Jacqui Lambie, Pauline Hanson, and David Pocock against Aukus secrecy. Fears grow over datacentres stoking inflation and a heavier mortgage burden. Plus, "crypto corruption" allegations against Trump and World Cup updates.
Rex Patrick unites unlikely allies for Aukus transparency. Fears grow over datacentres stoking inflation and a heavier mortgage burden. News also covers Trump's crypto dealings, "Murdoched" phenomenon, and World Cup updates.
Jacqui Lambie, Pauline Hanson, David Pocock, and 15 other MPs/senators are urging Attorney General Michelle Rowland to intervene after the Department of Industry, Science and Resources escalated a FOI case against Rex Patrick to the federal court, risking $150,000 in legal costs for him.
The Greens and David Pocock support a parliamentary inquiry into fossil fuel industry's influence in schools and sports via sponsorships, as exposed by Comms Declare's report highlighting 260+ programs potentially 'petro-grooming' children.
Senator David Pocock has urged the Australian government to prevent tech giants from using Australian content to train AI models, as cabinet debates copyright rule changes. Senator Sarah Hanson-Young called for a moratorium on new data centers until regulations are established.
Senator David Pocock urges the Australian government to prevent tech giants from using Australian content to train AI models, as cabinet debates copyright rule changes. Senator Sarah Hanson-Young calls for a moratorium on new datacentres.
Leaked documents reveal BHP has delayed decarbonization efforts despite public commitments, benefiting from $622m in diesel tax credits while paying only $9m under Australia's safeguard mechanism.
Leaked documents show mining giant BHP is delaying decarbonisation efforts in Western Australia, purchasing polluting trucks and scrapping greener facilities. Experts warn this could have global implications. The Pope also denounced AI.
Leaked documents reveal mining giant BHP is delaying decarbonisation efforts in Western Australia. Pope Francis has criticized AI, while Australia's David Pocock discusses a potential 'teal' political party. The world's longest golf course and other news are also covered.
Speculation is rife about Teal independents forming a new progressive political party. New polling suggests One Nation may overtake the Coalition as the leading opposition.
