In Australia, it is completely legal to lie in a political ad. Politicians can run false claims, spread misinformation, and publish AI-generated content, all without facing consequences. That could soon change though, after one MP introduced a bill last week to try and legislate truth in political advertising. 

In today’s podcast we're going to break down the rules around political ads, and what proposed changes could be on the horizon.

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Producer: Orla Maher
Video Editor: Rosa Bowden

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In Australia, it is completely legal to lie in a political ad. Politicians can run false claims, spread misinformation, and publish AI-generated content, all without facing consequences. That could soon change though, after one MP introduced a bill last week to try and legislate truth in political advertising.&nbsp;
In today&rsquo;s podcast we're going to break down the rules around political ads, and what proposed changes could be on the horizon.
Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Video Editor: Rosa Bowden
Shot on <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/au/en">Fujifilm</a>.
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Why politicians can lie in ads

Today marks the start of a new financial year, which means a raft of new measures are now in effect – from a payrise for 2.7 million workers, to tax and super changes, and a variety of new federal and state-specific laws.

We’ll take you through all the 1 July updates in today’s deep dive.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher
Video Editor: Rosa Bowden

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Today marks the start of a new financial year, which means a raft of new measures are now in effect &ndash; from a payrise for 2.7 million workers, to tax and super changes, and a variety of new federal and state-specific laws.
We&rsquo;ll take you through all the 1 July updates in today&rsquo;s deep dive.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Video Editor: Rosa Bowden
Shot on <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/au/en">Fujifilm</a>.
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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It's a new financial year. Here's what's changing.

Today's headlines include: 
Police are appealing for information from the public to track down the author of threatening letters sent to high profile people in the community, including politicians.
Six people have been shot dead at a shelter for mothers ‌and children in northern Germany.
Two men have faced court over allegations they accessed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal bank account.
And today’s good news! A rare southern right whale mother and baby have been spotted in Botany Bay and off Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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Today's headlines include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Police are appealing for information from the public to track down the author of threatening letters sent to high profile people in the community, including politicians.</li>
<li>Six people have been shot dead at a shelter for mothers &zwnj;and children in northern Germany.</li>
<li>Two men have faced court over allegations they accessed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal bank account.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news! A rare southern right whale mother and baby have been spotted in Botany Bay and off Bondi Beach in Sydney.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Zara Seidler Producer: Rosa Bowden
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
Want more from TDA? <a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a>
Have feedback for us? We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.

Headlines: Police seek info on threatening letters

Today's headlines include: 
Iran and the United States have agreed to halt recent hostilities and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, raising ‌hopes of saving the peace deal that had been under pressure from days of strikes.
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a security deal, months after the island nation’s Government backed away from the agreement over concerns about its independence. 
The World Health Organisation says the hantavirus outbreak is almost over.
And today’s good news! Scientists have developed a water-based gel that can speed up wound healing.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Elliot Lawry
Producer: Rosa Bowden

Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.

The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.

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Have feedback for us?
We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.

Today's headlines include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Iran and the United States have agreed to halt recent hostilities and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, raising &zwnj;hopes of saving the peace deal that had been under pressure from days of strikes.</li>
<li>Australia and Vanuatu have signed a security deal, months after the island nation&rsquo;s Government backed away from the agreement over concerns about its independence. </li>
<li>The World Health Organisation says the hantavirus outbreak is almost over.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news! Scientists have developed a water-based gel that can speed up wound healing.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Elliot Lawry Producer: Rosa Bowden
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
Want more from TDA? <a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a>
Have feedback for us? We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.

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