Political editor Phillip Coorey on the government’s bet on gambling reform, the problem with "brand Albo" and why there’s nothing funny about the melon incident.

This podcast is sponsored by Westpac.

Further reading:
PM bets on stability pitch as popularity falters
Anthony Albanese celebrated a significant milestone on Friday, but voters have learnt stability and steadiness don’t preclude poor taste.

Migration or superannuation, the spectre of Hanson hangs heavy
Pauline Hanson keeps setting the agenda, whether she means to or not. The government and Coalition are scrambling to follow.

‘Policy capture’: The week that exposed Labor’s gambling ties
An explosive week of public hearings exposed the harms of the gambling industry. So why isn’t the government following its own advice on advertising bans?

Political editor Phillip Coorey on the government&rsquo;s bet on gambling reform, the problem with "brand Albo" and why there&rsquo;s nothing funny about the melon incident.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.westpac.com.au/">Westpac</a>.
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/pm-bets-on-stability-pitch-as-popularity-falters-20260812-p60ns6?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">PM bets on stability pitch as popularity falters</a> Anthony Albanese celebrated a significant milestone on Friday, but voters have learnt stability and steadiness don&rsquo;t preclude poor taste.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/migration-or-superannuation-the-spectre-of-hanson-hangs-heavy-20260817-p60ow9?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Migration or superannuation, the spectre of Hanson hangs heavy</a> Pauline Hanson keeps setting the agenda, whether she means to or not. The government and Coalition are scrambling to follow.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/games-and-wagering/policy-capture-the-week-that-exposed-labor-s-gambling-ties-20260806-p60m1y?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;Policy capture&rsquo;: The week that exposed Labor&rsquo;s gambling ties</a> An explosive week of public hearings exposed the harms of the gambling industry. So why isn&rsquo;t the government following its own advice on advertising bans?

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