Michelle Rowland
Opinion
Political leadership
Albanese and Dutton have agreed on something. Just don’t expect a lasting bromance
On two big policies, the prime minister and opposition leader have reached agreement, but it’s hardly the start of a beautiful friendship.
- by David Crowe
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Editorial
Social media
Social media ‘crackdown’ is little more than flimsy thought bubble
Parents are concerned at their children’s use of social media. But an announcement by the Albanese government to introduce age restrictions is paper thin.
- The Herald's View
How would a social media ban actually work?
Almost a quarter of children aged eight to 10 use social media, as do half of 13-year-olds. How would new laws banning them from apps actually keep them off?
- by Paul Sakkal and David Swan
Labor divided over plans for higher density at north-west metro stops
One of the most senior Labor figures in western Sydney has intervened against the state government’s plan for higher density.
- by Michael Koziol
Analysis
Gambling
Rowland in the deep on Labor’s big gamble
It should have been a political win for Labor to curtail ads that annoy voters. Instead, questionable political management put the government on the defensive.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Sports betting
Growing number of Labor MPs jockey for Murphy’s law ad ban
TV and gambling executives spent the week in Canberra trying to water down a proposed two-per-hour limit on TV ads and a digital blackout.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Gambling
Gambling bosses blocked from speaking to PM, Rowland despite $110,000 ‘platinum’ membership
While bankers seek out the treasurer and miners pursue the resources minister at a Labor fundraising event, sports betting figures will not get access to their key targets.
- by Paul Sakkal
Labor accused of cop-out over gambling ad changes
Critics say the government’s proposed changes to gambling advertising would betray the legacy of one of its MPs, the late Peta Murphy.
- by David Swan
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Sports betting
‘Murphy’s law’ gambling ad ban to be rejected in favour of caps
Gambling advertisements are likely to remain on TV as the Albanese government prepares to reject a blanket ban in favour of lesser restrictions.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Social media
Social media levy on the cards in escalation of news dispute
Smaller outlets like The Daily Aus and Broadsheet worry Meta will follow through on a threat, first reported in this masthead, to block all news content from Facebook and Instagram.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Broadcast rights
NRL to test broadcast rights waters as streaming loophole appears
The code is set to go to market for its next TV deal this year, seizing on anti-siphoning laws that allow it to sell digital rights to global players such as Amazon.
- by Chris Barrett
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