Australia politics live: Coalition to work with Hanson on migration bill; Greens fear PM ‘under the thumb’ of gambling lobby

Australia's government is negotiating with the Coalition and Pauline Hanson on migration legislation, while the Greens worry the prime minister is under the thumb of the gambling lobby. Per The Guardian, opposition shadow minister Ted O'Brien is criticizing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over a diplomatic gift — crown melons from Japan — calling it a 'national embarrassment,' though Japan indicated no ill intention was involved. Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating whether to restrict gambling advertisements to better protect children.

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