Posts Tagged ‘Government’
Gambling in Video Games: Australia’s Selective Moral Panic
Australia’s recent crackdown on gambling-like mechanics in video games looks, at first glance, like a clear win for consumer protection. From September 2024, games with paid loot boxes or chance-based purchases must carry at least an M rating, while games with simulated gambling are pushed into R18+ territory. The policy is framed as a way…
Read MoreDreamworld Expansion A Nightmare For Koalas
A massive expansion plan for Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has been approved by the Queensland government, putting at risk the local koala population. The multi-million-dollar masterplan would see Dreamworld and Whitewater World expand into four precincts, including a $200 million high-density hotel complex, a retail and hospitality precinct, and residential housing developments on the…
Read MorePM to Nation: Don’t Worry, She’ll Be Right
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s national address has inspired little confidence he or anyone in the government has any idea how to handle Australia’s fuel crisis. National addresses by the Prime Minister are a rare occurrence in Australia, reserved for matters of high urgency such as wars, global recessions, and pandemics. Anthony Albanese had his turn…
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