It’s not just the bookies hailing the new gambling laws as a win
The article critiques the Australian government's inconsistent approach to regulation, contrasting its aggressive stance against big tech with its perceived weakness in reforming gambling advertisements. It highlights internal political dissent regarding the recent gambling legislation.
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The piece highlights the tension between government policy, corporate influence, and public interest in Australian politics.
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Share A A A Here’s a puzzle. The Albanese government has shown that it has the pluck to confront the world’s biggest vested interests. That’s what it did with its social media ban for under-16s.
It led the world in doing so. It not only defied the bluster and threats of big tech, it also risked the wrath of the US government. Donald Trump has sworn to protect the interests of the American tech bros and to smash any country that gets in their way.
And now the Albanese government is forging ahead with further measures, including the news media bargaining incentive , a levy on the foreign tech companies to oblige them to pay for the Australian news journalism they draw on. It was legislated in Canberra this week.
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