Australian News Update: Wednesday, 19 August 2026

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GAMBLING COMPOSITE — Labor and the Coalition have agreed to establish a single register allowing Australians to opt out of online gambling advertisements, as part of a tentative deal to secure passage of gambling reforms. Source: AAP / Susie Dodds/AAPIMAGE

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Published 19 August 2026 10:00am

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