Daniel James

Is there anything in it you welcome?

If we talk about vested interests here, you work in Parliament.

What have you noticed about the strength of the gambling lobby and the way it's been able to speak with decision-makers when it comes to formulating this legislation?

Does that mean you missed an opportunity to literally tackle some of these lobbyists?

Okay.

When this legislation does come across your desk, Senator, is there anything in it that can save it from your perspective?

And finally, Senator, while we've got you, the government has just handed down its fifth budget.

It's made politically difficult changes to the tax system.

But I think one thing that wasn't in the budget was the gas export tax that you've been pushing for.

Why do you think it still won't move on that particular tax reform?

Senator Pocock, thank you once again for your time.

Thanks a lot, Daniel.

Cheers.

Also in the news, former Jackie Lambie senator Tammy Tyrrell has made a surprise switch to Labor.

The Tasmanian senator fell out with Lambie in 2024, becoming an independent.

Now she's become the second senator to join Labor's ranks in 12 months.

Anthony Albanese confirmed Tyrrell was courted by the Labor Party.

And Coles has been found to have misled shoppers by offering fake discounts.

A judge finding 13 of the 14 price cuts submitted to the court weren't genuine savings.

The federal court ruled that the supermarket giant didn't sell products at the higher price for long enough before putting them on the down-down promotion.