Australia politics live: Aly says further gambling reforms a possibility; minister defends automated aged care assessment tool

Australia's government and opposition are clashing over tech regulation. Labor minister Anika Wells has announced her opposition to an eight-week inquiry delay that the Coalition and Greens have imposed on a social media bill—a measure designed to increase penalties for platforms and expand the eSafety commissioner's authority. Wells argues the delay gives tech companies unnecessary time to organize their response. Meanwhile, she's also announcing a faster-track expansion of gambling advertising restrictions: beginning January first, Australians will be able to opt out of gambling ads on streaming platforms and sports broadcasts, reflecting the growing shift toward streaming as the primary way Australians consume media.

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