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Live: David Pocock demands Labor ensures 'fair return' from AI data centres
live Federal politics live: David Pocock demands Labor ensures 'fair return' from AI data centres Independent senator David Pocock says the government needs to ensure a "fair return" for investment in artificial intelligence data centres. Follow all the updates in our live blog. Submit a comment or question Live updates Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 7:23am Thistlethwaite says Coalition, One Nation are defending status quo on taxes Matt Thistlethwaite says the Coalition and One Nation are defending the...
If Australian data centres are going to power the AI revolution, we deserve a fair return | David Pocock
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ANU approved $250m cost-cutting plan without clear evidence, report finds
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Greens ask if treasurer can exempt homeowners in his electorate from CGT changes
Greens question whether Jim Chalmers could exempt homeowners in his electorate from CGT changes Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 3:04pm In short: The Greens have indicated the party is willing to help Labor pass its tax laws But they hold concerns about the specifics contained within the bill which could allow treasurers to "fundamentally alter" the laws Meanwhile the opposition says it will work with anyone who could block the laws proposed by Labor The Greens have seized upon powers within the...
Even kids want gambling ads banned, so why won't the government do it?
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SPF 'confusion' as sunscreens under investigation not recalled
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From migration to AUKUS, more politicians are speaking out
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Concerns NDIS cuts could create increase domestic violence risks
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Life-saving breast cancer and endometriosis drug to be discontinued
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Aged care assessments under review
Minister grilled over human involvement in aged care assessments Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 2:07pm In short: Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has strongly defended the tool used to determine how much funding individuals should receive to support them living at home, arguing it is both faster and fairer. The government has had to reassess funding for 132 people following hundreds of complaints about the tool that uses an algorithm to determine payment levels. The Health and Aged Care Department has been...