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Government unveils last-minute reforms ahead of critical new report
Sweeping last-minute changes to Labor’s gambling reforms, including a crackdown on inducements, were unveiled in Parliament, hours before the release of a damning report on the matter. Source: SBS News.
Conservative politicians reignite abortion debate
Conservative politicians have reignited debate about the rights of babies born alive via abortions, joining with a prominent religious group to campaign for stricter policy. Source: Yahoo News.
Minister says NDIS deal with Coalition is close
The Albanese Government has downplayed concerns that state-based disability supports won’t be ready when needed, as it pushes NDIS reforms targeting fraud and spending through Parliament. Source: SBS News.
Labor considers plan to increase deportation of overstayers
Labor would send out more immigration officers to try to deport visa overstayers exploiting the system under a proposed element of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s plan to overhaul the country’s migration program. Source: The Age.
Albanese denies gambling lobby influenced reforms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists that Labor has not been swayed by gambling donations as he inches closer to a compromise deal with the Opposition over the long-delayed issue of wagering reform. Source: The Age.
Petition calls for Parliament to keep Lord’s Prayer
Catholics from across Perth are collecting signatures on a petition asking Members of the Western Australia Parliament to keep the Lord’s Prayer at the start of each sitting day. Source: The Record.
Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ to gambling lawsÂ
The Albanese Government is prepared to tighten rules on gambling inducements, but is less likely to budge on advertising rules, as negotiations continue on wagering legislation, which so far has lacked the support needed to pass Parliament. Source: The Guardian.
Faith groups call for exemption from planned tax on charity donations
Religious leaders across the country are calling for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers to ensure that trusts giving donations to faith-based groups will be exempt from Labor’s tax overhaul. Source: The Australian.
Catholic Social Services congratulates new premier
Catholic Social Services Australia has congratulated Ben Carroll on his appointment as the Premier of Victoria, after Jacinta Allan resigned from the post yesterday.