Jillian Segal hired former Scott Morrison adviser on $200,000 contract without public tender process
By Tom McIlroy Political editor

Company founded by Yaron Finkelstein received contract to advise on antisemitism under a limited tender ‘due to an absence of competition’

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/may/27/jillian-segal-hired-former-scott-morrison-adviser-contract-without-public-tender-ntwnfb

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David Pocock criticises ‘bonkers’ situation facing podcasters over gambling ad reforms
By Josh Taylor Technology reporter

Independent senator said Labor’s plan, which could require podcasts sponsored by betting companies to produce two versions of each program, is ‘totally unworkable’

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/27/labor-gambling-reform-podcasters-podcasts-david-pocock-response

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David Pocock criticises ‘bonkers’ situation facing podcasters over gambling ad reforms
By Josh Taylor Technology reporter

Independent senator said Labor’s plan, which could require podcasts sponsored by betting companies to produce two versions of each program, is ‘totally unworkable’

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/27/labor-gambling-reform-podcasters-podcasts-david-pocock-response

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David Pocock highlights ‘bonkers’ situation facing podcasts over gambling ad opt-out – video
By Guardian Staff

Live-read sponsorships on podcasts would be included in proposed online advertising restrictions to gambling ads, officials confirmed in Senate estimates, which independent senator David Pocock said would be a 'bonkers' situation requiring podcasters to upload multiple versions of a podcast. Under the proposed restrictions, streaming platforms can only have gambling ads for users who are over 18 and have logged in and must allow users to opt out of seeing or hearing such advertisements, in order to prevent children hearing those ads

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/may/27/senator-david-pocock-on-gambling-podcast-ad-rules

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BHP ‘laughing’ at Australia’s key climate policy while pocketing hundreds of millions in tax breaks, Pocock says
By Christopher Knaus, Adam Morton and Dan Jervis-Bardy

Outrage as leaked documents reveal mining giant’s backsliding on commitments to slash emissions

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/26/bhp-files-australian-government-emissions

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Australia is being fleeced by the gas industry. We export huge amounts of gas, yet households and businesses are still copping high energy prices and constant pressure from the cost-of-living crisis. It’s hard to see how a system like this is working for ordinary people when the profits are flowing out and the pain stays here.

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Crikey | Forget gas, what about taxing gold and iron ore properly? by Alisha Rouse

AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

The article argues that Australia’s fiscal focus on taxing gas overlooks far larger revenue opportunities in its gold and iron‑ore sectors, which generate roughly $120 billion for wealthy mining families and leave taxpayers burdened with growing debt. While the Australia Institute’s push for a 25 % export tax on gas earned Senator David Pocock a TV platform, the piece criticises him for omitting the two resource corners—gold and iron ore—that deserve higher taxes, urging the government to properly tax these lucrative industries instead of fixating on gas.

Read more: https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/05/26/gas-export-tax-gold-iron-ore-royalities-western-australia/

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David Pocock on whether a 'teal' party is possible - podcast
By Presented by Reged Ahmad; produced by Karishma Luthria and Joe Koning, who also did the sound design and mix; executive producer is Hannah Parkes

There has been a whirlwind of speculation about whether the ‘teal’ independents could come together to form a new political party.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/may/25/david-pocock-on-teal-party-full-story-podcast

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