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Global gambling company to leave Australia’s peak lobbying group (1 Mar 2024)

Entain exits Australia's gambling lobby amid ad reform debates, reflecting industry tension over proposed betting ad restrictions. The move, underscored by independent MP Kate Chaney's advocacy for an online gambling ad ban, signals a significant shift in the gambling sector's approach to advertising and political influence. This development highlights the ongoing dialogue between government, industry, and community interests in regulating gambling's societal impact.

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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus faces Senate obstacle on Administrative Appeals Tribunal reform (29 Feb 2024)

Amidst efforts to reform the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Independent MP Kate Chaney and key crossbenchers challenge the government's bill, advocating for stronger measures against political interference. The proposed Administrative Review Tribunal seeks to ensure merit-based appointments, yet faces Senate obstacles, highlighting the complexities of legal reform and the need for bipartisan support.

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‘We want to put in place electoral reform that lasts’: Anthony Albanese on donations (27 Feb 2024)

Independent MP Kate Chaney champions electoral reform, advocating for real-time disclosure of political donations ahead of the Dunkley byelection and beyond. This move calls for lasting reforms, aims to enhance transparency and integrity within Australia's electoral system, highlighting a bipartisan approach to establishing a more accountable political landscape.

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UWA politics program for women (26 Feb 2024)

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is set to launch the Pathways to Politics Program for Women, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering women from diverse backgrounds to pursue their political ambitions and excel as leaders. This program, a collaboration between the Centre for Public Value UWA, the UWA Public Policy Institute, the Trawalla Foundation, Women’s Leadership Institute Australia, and the University of Melbourne, seeks to address the underrepresentation of women in political roles by providing them with the necessary skills, mentoring, and support.

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