David Pocock on the ‘real betrayal’ of Labor’s deal on gambling reforms - podcast
This week, the Albanese government passed major reforms to online gambling advertising and deep cuts to rein in NDIS spending – all with the Coalition’s support. David Pocock has long been a vocal critic of the government’s approach to both of these issues, saying Labor and the opposition have failed to stand up to vested interests on gambling reforms. And while he agrees NDIS cuts are needed, he…
Independent Senator David Pocock recently expressed his discontent with the Albanese government's recent major reforms on online gambling advertising and deep cuts to NDIS spending. Pocock, who has been a vocal critic of the government's approach to these issues, claimed that both Labor and the opposition have failed to stand up to vested interests on gambling reforms.
Despite agreeing that NDIS cuts are necessary, Pocock argued that major parties have disregarded expert evidence on the value of community participation and have been handing over crucial decisions to algorithms without sufficient scrutiny.
In an interview with political editor Tom McIlroy, Pocock discussed what this notable week of deal-making means for the nation's political future. He emphasized his concerns over both major parties' increasing unease due to One Nation's rising popularity.
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