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Aug 15, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Gabrielle Jackson with |Patrick Keneally |Gabrielle Jackson
This week the Labor government is facing criticism for its proposal to put a cap on gambling advertising despite most people supporting an outright ban. But why water down legislation that holds such high community support? According to Bill Shorten, because the future of free-to-air TV depends on it.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Gabrielle Jackson with |Mike Ticher |Gabrielle Jackson
This week, foreign minister Penny Wong spoke about finding a pathway to peace in the Middle East, calling for a two-state solution and the recognition of Palestine as a state. In response, opposition leader Peter Dutton attacked Wong, calling her reckless and accusing her of alienating Australia’s international allies.
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Apr 5, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Gabrielle Jackson with |Gabrielle Jackson
Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson reopened on Thursday, with former Channel Seven producer Taylor Auerbach giving new evidence. Guardian Australia media correspondent Amanda Meade tells Gabrielle Jackson what the fresh evidence could mean for one of Australia’s highest-profile defamation cases. How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Gabrielle Jackson with |Patrick Keneally |Gabrielle Jackson
A deficit of Liberal party policy has been exposed in the wake of Labor’s win in the Dunkley byelection last week. Labor and the Greens are both on the front foot with their own policies on housing, tax, and energy. Is the Liberal party lacking in ideas on how to combat the challenges facing Australians? And will this week’s front bench reshuffle make a difference?
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Mar 3, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Gabrielle Jackson with |Gabrielle Jackson
There’s a lot of attention right now on nootropics, or brain boosters. The marketing is telling us these over-the-counter supplements will keep us awake and alert, and even improve the way our brains perform. But should we believe the hype? Guardian contributor Bianca Nogrady says … it’s complicated. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupportHow to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Gabrielle Jackson with |Mike Ticher |Gabrielle Jackson
Polling this week suggests that the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, is gaining voter approval despite the popularity of Labor’s changes to the stage-three tax cuts. So how much can we rely on polls as predictors of future governments at this stage in the election cycle? And is Dutton’s strategy of attacking the government on issues of trust finally paying off?
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Feb 22, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Gabrielle Jackson with |Patrick Keneally |Gabrielle Jackson
As Australia’s average temperature increases by 1.5C and extreme weather events become more severe, the public has made its feelings clear. Most Australians want to transition to clean energy. But in this country, the climate wars never die. The Coalition, which claims to back a target of net zero by 2050, seems to oppose any policy that could help get us there, while the Labor government often appears on the back foot when defending even their modest policies.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Gabrielle Jackson with |Mike Ticher |Gabrielle Jackson
Last week, Barnaby Joyce was filmed lying on a Canberra footpath, swearing profanities into his phone. He blamed the incident on the interaction between alcohol and prescription medication. Some critics called for his resignation, others called for the former deputy prime minister’s privacy to be respected. So where’s the line between a public’s right to know and a politician’s right to privacy?
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Gabrielle Jackson with |Cait Kelly |Gabrielle Jackson
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Gabrielle Jackson with |Patrick Keneally |Gabrielle Jackson
Anthony Albanese says he has changed his mind on the stage-three tax cuts given the current cost of living crisis, while others claim he has lied. But despite most voters saying it’s OK to break promises if circumstances change, there is no doubt that being branded a liar has political consequences.
