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👋 G’day everyone, Archie here. Not too much to report, besides a thank you for all the feedback I’ve received recently. As always, please feel free to get in touch.
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You had people coming up to her at election time and saying, I know I vote number one in the lower house, but what do I write for the other one?
🗣️ Why did he say that?
Independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have formed a new political party.
The North Shore Lorikeet's Huw Bradshaw spoke with Steggall and gave me the rundown on why Community Strong Australia was formed, what the new political donation reforms have to do with it, and why she says the Senate is where they think they can actually make a difference.
Watch the full interview below:
Having the guts 🎰
The Albanese Government’s gambling reforms will be going to the Senate for review.
A slither of hope for those wanting genuine reform of an industry that takes $32 billion a year from the Australian public.
The review will likely lead to some tinkering around the edges of the reforms, but will it include the complete ban on gambling ads victims, advocates and experts have been calling for?
I doubt it, here’s why:
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Cheers, Archie