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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed off questions about tensions between China and Taiwan at the Pacific Islands Forum, saying he's focused on "outcomes and unity".
As PK tells Clare, Australia hopes not being viewed as on overbearing bully in the Pacific works in our favour — rather Labor's approach to diplomacy is "carrots not sticks".
Back home, Labor has unveiled a raft of proposed changes to privacy laws, but ruled out an import ban on smart glasses.
Clare says she expects the broader digital sphere will be the legislative focus for the Albanese Government for the rest of the year, as Anthony Albanese starts to view online safety as his legacy policy.
Patricia Karvelas and Clare Armstrong break it all down on Politics Now.
Read Clare's analysis and reporting here
Australia risks missing out on AI economic boom due to 'slow' business uptake, Treasury saysAustralia in a 'sliding doors' moment to determine who reaps rewards of AI boomGot a burning question?
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One Nation's resounding win at the WA Secret Harbour by-election was watched closely by political insiders in Canberra.
The historic state by-election win came with a warning from One Nation that there are "no safe seats". So, is Federal Labor concerned — and what lessons are they taking?
It comes as two new polls show Labor and One Nation remain neck-and-neck.
Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.
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As rates sexual violence amongst teens continues to rise, author and founder of Teach Us Consent, Chanel Contos says part of the problem is the social media algorithms. She's calling on the government to step in and legislate to "fix our feeds".

National Cabinet loomed large over the political week, but while it promised to deliver a showdown between Anthony Albanese and the states, was it a bit of a fizzer instead?
Fran, PK and Ash Raper certainly think so. As Ash tells PK and Fran, it was a bit like a big family gathering you brace for but that ends up being highly uneventful.
Queensland and the Northern Territory secured carve outs on the energy used for AI data centre development, but has Anthony Albanese set them a bit of a challenge when it comes to lowering energy costs?
And while the WA GST deal has been up in lights this week, a state by-election in the once safe Labor electorate of Secret Harbour is being watched closely in Canberra, as One Nation looks like they could win.
Meanwhile, One Nation has been in clean-up mode, clarifying their immigration policy after Farrer MP David Farley's Insiders interview. But does the mop-up harm them, or are voters more focused on the "vibe"?
Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by Ashleigh Raper, Network 10 Political Editor on The Party Room.
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It's National Cabinet time and the stoushes between Anthony Albanese and the states are set to be spicy. So, is this a fractured moment in our federation?
Meanwhile, NT Labor MP Luke Gosling has stepped aside from his role as special envoy, as he faces charges of assault and breach of bail — allegations he has denied. But was the Albanese Government slow to move here?
And PK and David couldn't help but remember the incomparable Dolly Parton. They both marvel at her ability to bridge political divides and remain a political enigma.
And David reminds us of Anthony Albanese's interaction with the country music star — and spoiler it includes an oversized tour bus.
Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.
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