More than $70 billion in potential revenue has been forgone since Labor took office, according to new analysis that is fuelling calls for the Albanese Government to hold a national plebiscite on a gas export tax.
Excessive election signage in New South Wales has become an “arms race”, with a parliamentary committee finding it creates safety risks, visual clutter and an uneven playing field for candidates around polling places. The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has recommended the NSW Government establish a 100-metre restricted signage zone around voting booths ahead of next year’s state election.
A move to ban the gambling industry from making political donations has been launched in the ACT, as calls grow for stronger safeguards against the sector’s influence. Independent Member for Kurrajong Thomas Emerson has introduced a Private Member’s Bill to the ACT Legislative Assembly, arguing financial ties to the industry risk undermining gambling reform.
Almost nine in ten NSW residents support truth in political advertising laws, according to polling cited by a new push for reforms before next year’s state election. The findings come amid growing concern about misinformation, deepfakes and AI-generated content, with advocates warning voters are increasingly being exposed to false and misleading political claims online.
