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Australia politics live: Liberal senator Paul Scarr to back David Pocock’s amendments to ‘fatally flawed’ gambling bill

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per The Guardian (World), Independent Senator Paul Scarr announced he will support Independent MP David Pocock's amendments to a gambling bill he described as 'fatally flawed'. The legislation, aimed at tightening gambling advertising rules, has drawn criticism for insufficient consumer protections. The move comes as the government faces mounting pressure to address gambling harms.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/...

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