Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ to gambling laws after inquiry hears alcohol and cocaine offered to punters

The Australian government has made a new pay offer to teachers, including a $2000 sign-on bonus. This is the first offer from the new Education Minister, who is trying to reach an agreement before a proposed 24-hour stop work action.

The offer comes as Labor tries to prevent a third strike by teachers.

Reports on wagering legislation indicate that the Albanese government may tighten rules on gambling inducements but is less likely to change advertising rules.

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