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Labor Faces Scrutiny Over Gambling Ties and Migration Policy

Politics5 sourcesAug 8, 2026
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A week of public hearings exposed the harms of the gambling industry, prompting questions about the government's stance on advertising bans. Senator David Pocock characterized the Prime Minister's gambling plan with a single word amid growing momentum for tougher laws. Neither the AFL nor NRL appeared before the Senate inquiry, a move noted by observers given their reliance on gambling industry revenue.

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