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Drugs ban: Joel Smith suspended until 2028 AFL season

The AFL has given Joel Smith a four-year drugs ban, effectively ending a career that has unravelled after he tested positive for cocaine in 2023.

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Chalmers says it’s ‘problematic’ gambling companies claimed $90m worth of research tax credits in one year

Treasurer indicates Labor may be prepared to stop poker machine and betting companies from accessing tax concessions for R&D

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Bridge reopens after fatal crash – as it happened

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Dfat says it has told Israel ‘unacceptable’ targeting of UN personnel in Lebanon must cease – as it happened

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Warning of 'unintended consequences' on gambling reform

As reports emerged about how a gambling ad crackdown may work, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the reforms need to be right the first time.

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Bridget Archer and Fatima Payman sign letter pushing for total ban on gambling ads as independent MPs urge free vote

More than 20 parliamentarians – including Jacqui Lambie and Lidia Thorpe – sign letter calling for blanket ban

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Politics With Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie says government ‘scared stiff’ of gambling companies

Gambling reform has become a major issue of tension for the government as it prepares to respond to a cross-party committee inquiry led by former Labor member, the late Peta Murphy.

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Payman 'exiled' from Labor after Palestine floor cross

A Labor senator is considering her future after being banned from caucus for crossing the floor in support of Palestinian statehood.

AAP

The AFL’s illicit drug policy is under fire but the bigger issue is that not all sports have one

In March, Australian MP Andrew Wilkie used parliamentary privilege to allege the Australian Football League (AFL) was operating an “off the books” illicit drug testing regime that is at odds with its obligations under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.

The Conversation

Julian Assange is now free to do or say whatever he likes. What does his future hold?

One of the most polarizing and influential figures of the information age, Julian Assange is now free after five years in a British prison and seven years in self-imposed exile in a London embassy

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How a rainbow coalition of Australian politicians came together to push for Julian Assange’s freedom

After bleak beginnings, our campaign united a formidable group of parliamentarians from across the political spectrum

The Guardian - AU

Relentless lobbying and a garden party ambush: how Australia pushed for Julian Assange’s freedom

WikiLeaks founder’s release was culmination of years of behind-the-scenes diplomatic lobbying, which got a big boost when Albanese took office

The Guardian - AU

'Chilling' precedent as Assange heads home

Many are celebrating as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads home, but politicians warn the conditions of his release set an alarming precedent.

AAP

Australian Rules Cleared Of Anti-doping Breaches

An inquiry Monday cleared Australian Rules players and support staff of feigning injuries to cover up illicit drug use, but recommended the sport overhaul its approach amid fears of "criminal infiltration".

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Wilkie says AFL dodged a drug breach on 'technicality'

Federal MP Andrew Wilkie and the AFL have drawn sharply different conclusions from the Sport Integrity Australia report on the league's illicit drugs policy.

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Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code

Australia's anti-doping body has cleared the AFL of bombshell allegations, while calling for an overhaul of the league's controversial illicit drugs policy.

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‘Like being king hit’: How Andrew Wilkie weaponises whistleblowing

The veteran crossbencher says he won’t enter any formal deals in future hung Parliaments. But he’s found a powerful way to use parliamentary privilege.

The Guardian - AU

Nine independent MPs and Greens back UN call for Australia to ban fossil fuel advertising

‘The industry is rapidly strangling our planet,’ says Andrew Wilkie, who joins Allegra Spender, Sophie Scamps, Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan in call for ban

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Al Jazeera

‘Bring Julian home’: the Australian campaign to free Assange

Assange’s supporters say what Wikileaks revealed about power and access to information is as relevant today as ever.

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AFL won't seek out Wilkie drug documents: Dillon

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says the league won't examine documents alleging widespread drug use and a secret testing regime in the sport.

AAP

Drugs furore is galvanising Demons: coach Goodwin

Melbourne are being galvanised by the drugs controversy swirling around the AFL club, coach Simon Goodwin says.

The Guardian - AU

‘Incredibly small’ number of AFL players pulled from games for positive drug tests, union says

AFLPA head Paul Marsh says speculation missing the mark, while Sport Integrity Australia is now assessing allegations by MP Andrew Wilkie

International Business Times

Australian Rules Reviewing Drug Policy After Cocaine Claims

Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of widespread cocaine use among players.

AAP

PM rebuffs calls to intervene in AFL drugs scandal

The prime minister has been urged to investigate and intervene in explosive drug allegations levelled at the AFL.

AAP

AFL 'unapologetic' after secret drug test allegations

The AFL has responded to explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the league.

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