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ACT government considering TV gambling ad ban

It would follow a similar move by South Australia.

The Canberra Times

PM promises action on power price relief

The prime minister is promising to take action against energy companies who don't pass on massive profits to Australian households in the form of savings.

AAP

Australia’s prisons to cost $7bn a year by 2030 as number of women incarcerated grows faster than men – study

Committee for Economic Development of Australia says bail reform and other measures are needed to reduce prison populations

The Guardian - AU

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Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese won't be at COP27 but energy will be on his mind

Anthony Albanese leaves late next week for another round of international diplomacy, starting with the East Asia Summit in Cambodia, followed by the G20 in Indonesia, and APEC in Thailand.

The Conversation

‘We need to change’: Dominic Perrottet says cashless gambling cards will be used in NSW

Premier presses the case for the scheme despite a lack of commitment from Labor and the Nationals

The Guardian - AU

Victorian opposition promises $500 dental vouchers as Labor pledges new medical scanners

Matthew Guy and Daniel Andrews focus on health announcements on second day on the campaign trail

The Guardian - AU

Children will still face charges for serious crimes when age of criminal responsibility is raised

The age of criminal responsibility in the ACT will be increased to 14.

The Canberra Times

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David Pocock backs caps on political donations and electoral spending in boost to Labor plan

ACT senator says caps are the only way to stop ‘wealthy entities from exerting undue influence’ on elections

The Guardian - AU

Don't gag debate on workplace laws: Libs

The federal opposition has called on the Albanese government to allow lengthy debate on its new workplace laws, which it wants to pass by Christmas.

AAP

Health sector pushes for certainty on establishment of an Australian Centre for Disease Control

Medical groups ‘optimistic’ as October budget commits to initial consultation but urge Labor to provide greater detail and more resources

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: nationwide vigils mourn Cassius Turvey, fresh Covid warning, Qantas scoops a Shonky award

In today’s newsletter: vigils across the nation pay tribute to Indigenous schoolboy; NSW health chief to urge greater booster take-up; and fly with the ‘spirit of disappointment’

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for growth areas not allocated, despite huge demand

Despite residents complaining of an infrastructure drought, key pockets in Melbourne's growth corridors are concerned that more than $300 million of funding dedicated to making their lives better is sitting untapped.

ABC News

Australia relies on controversial offsets to meet climate change targets. We might not get away with it in Egypt

It’s small wonder a major fossil fuel producer like Australia has relied so heavily on carbon offsets. Plant new forests - or say you will avoid clearing old ones - and you can keep approving new gas and coal developments. This year, whistleblower Professor Andrew McIntosh claimed up to 80%…

The Conversation

Tax concessions for housing investors to cost $20bn a year within a decade, analysis shows

Parliamentary budget office report shows high income earners will benefit most from negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions

The Guardian - AU

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Trains, a bus and an ambulance that wasn’t: the Victorian state election campaign is officially under way

There was a stark contrast between Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy when they hit the hustings

ABC News

Victorian state election campaign officially begins with promises on V/Line and water bills

Victorians will pay less for public transport across regional Victoria regardless of who wins the state election, with transport, hip-pocket issues, health and ISIS brides all featuring on the first official day of the campaign.

The Guardian - AU

Liberal campaign stunt may backfire as ‘Ditch Dan ambulance’ prompts legal questions

Victorian opposition leader rubbishes suggestions restored vehicle could be mistaken for a real ambulance

The Guardian - AU

Angus Taylor says government axing stage-three tax cuts ‘would be a broken promise of incredible magnitude’

Shadow treasurer describes the policy as the greatest ‘marker of values in this term of parliament’

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Labor's lead slides in Newspoll, but honeymoon continues in Resolve poll after budget

A Newspoll, conducted October 27-30 from a sample of 1,500, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the last Newspoll in early September. Primary votes were 38% Labor (up one), 35% Coalition (up four), 11% Greens (down two), 6% One Nation (down one), 1% UAP…

AAP

Inflation pledges as Vic election rolls on

The Victorian election campaign has started in earnest with promises of water bill relief, new hospitals and a regional rail shake up.

Newcastle Herald

Port woes push Hunter firm to look at US factory

The company's executive chairman has called on Labor leader Chris Minns to unpick the state's container terminal deals.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian election: with Melbourne Cup over, now comes real race for Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy

Polls and pundits have Labor winning in a canter, but strategists from both sides expect the margin to narrow as 26 November approaches

The Guardian - AU

Labor to launch trial to help NDIS participants who want to work

Social services minister Amanda Rishworth to announce pilot scheme aimed at lifting employment rates among people with disability

The Guardian - AU

Soaring power bills being used as cover for more lies about renewable energy, Labor claims

Climate minister Chris Bowen says opponents of climate action have seized on cost-of-living crisis to resume campaign against clean energy transition

Newcastle Herald

Minns says removing port limit 'crucial'

The would-be premier wants to see the detail of NSW's port privatisation deals before committing to compensation.

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