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PM Albanese Defends Gambling Reforms Amid Criticism from Senator Pocock

PM Albanese defends gambling reforms amid criticism from Senator Pocock and others. Teen charged with murder in Melbourne stabbing. Former childcare worker sentenced for child abuse offences. NDIS inquiry recommendations and political developments in Victoria.

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Labor Partially Reverses Automated Aged-Care Assessment Tool Amid Criticism

Labor partially reverses controversial automated aged-care assessment tool to allow human oversight in complex cases. Minister Sam Rae responds to criticism. Other political updates include gambling legislation debates, social media law delays, humanitarian aid to Venezuela, and defence strategy ...

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Arts Degrees to Remain $50,000 Until 2028 as Fee Reform Delayed

Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, will advise the government next year on degree funding, delaying any reduction in $50,000 arts degree fees until at least 2028 amid concerns over the Job-ready Graduates program and international student funding.

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Police Search for Woman Who Fled After Crashing Into Parked Truck in Perth

Police are seeking a woman who fled after crashing her white Ford Focus into a parked Isuzu truck on Burghmuir Road, Perth. She left carrying bags and may be injured. Authorities urge witnesses or those with footage to come forward.

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Tim Wilson Urges Time to Rebuild Trust as Coalition Trails in Polls

Tim Wilson urges time and trust to rebuild Coalition support amid poll struggles. Labor defends tax reforms as housing prices fall. Government moves to regulate consulting firms after KPMG scandal.

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Queensland Govt Confirms Vulnerable Children Slept on Public Service Office Floors

Queensland government confirms vulnerable children have slept on floors in public service offices amid child protection system pressures, with union and experts raising concerns about the practice and recent policy changes.

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Albanese Defends Housing Reforms, Praises Paul Hogan on Multiculturalism Debate

Prime Minister Albanese defends housing reforms aimed at fairness for young Australians and praises Paul Hogan's critique of Pauline Hanson's monocultural views amid ongoing political debates.

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Vanuatu PM Visits Canberra Amid Treaty Talks; Fossil Fuel Firms Market to Kids, Report Finds

Vanuatu PM visits Canberra amid ongoing treaty talks; a report reveals fossil fuel companies market to Australian children, prompting calls for a Senate inquiry.

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One Nation Withdraws $800K in Election Spending Claims Amid AEC Investigation

The Australian Electoral Commission is investigating Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party over $800,000 of election spending claims, prompting the party to withdraw these items from its $6 million public funding claim amid concerns of potential breaches.

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Parliament Faces Tensions as Labor Advances Reforms Before Winter Break

As parliament approaches its winter break, tensions rise with Labor advancing reforms and the Coalition debating engagement in negotiations on budget, NDIS, and gambling ad changes.

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Paul Hogan Calls Pauline Hanson a ‘Pelican’ Amid Monoculture Debate

Paul Hogan responded to Pauline Hanson’s monoculture remarks by calling her a “pelican,” a term implying foolishness in Australian slang, while affirming his support for multiculturalism.

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NSW to Deploy Shark-Spotting Drones Year-Round on 70 Beaches

NSW government invests $34m to deploy AI-powered shark-spotting drones year-round on 70 beaches, expanding coverage and adding SharkSmart stations to enhance swimmer safety.

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