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Wong Says One Nation Victory Sent Labor a Message in Western Australia By-Election
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Wong Says One Nation Victory Sent Labor a Message in Western Australia By-Election

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Penny Wong said Labor had received a message from One Nation’s victory in the Secret Harbour by-election in Western Australia.
  • Treasury warned that Australia could miss the economic gains from artificial intelligence unless businesses move beyond limited adoption.
  • Australia announced A$15.6 million over four years to help athletes from 13 Pacific countries prepare for major events ahead of Brisbane 2032.

Penny Wong has acknowledged that Labor suffered a clear warning in Western Australia, where One Nation won the Secret Harbour state by-election. Speaking to 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson, Wong said the result was disappointing and that Labor understood the need to deliver real change.

I accept there's a message sent in this by-election for us. I accept that. And I think we understand that. We understand the importance of delivering real change.

— Penny WongWong described the political lesson Labor should take from One Nation’s Secret Harbour by-election victory.

She linked the large swing away from the Australian Labor Party to the cost-of-living crisis, while arguing that One Nation did not offer the solution. The remarks came as the live blog followed the political implications of the by-election result.

The updates also turned to a warning from Treasury about artificial intelligence. Australia’s use of AI is widespread but shallow, with fewer than 10% of businesses reporting significant adoption. Treasury said feared job losses had not yet appeared, although officials were monitoring young and entry-level workers overseas for early signs.

The Pacific is home to incredible sporting talent. This new partnership will contribute to producing the next generation of successful athletes.

— Anthony AlbaneseThe prime minister announced funding for athletes from 13 Pacific countries.

Treasury officials described AI as the first credible accelerator of global economic growth in almost two decades. Treasurer Jim Chalmers called it the biggest economic transformation of his lifetime and said he was confident Australia could maximize the benefits while limiting the risks.

As we move forward in planning for Brisbane 2032 Australia looks forward to welcoming the best of the best sporting talent from the Pacific and supporting them to go for gold.

— Anthony AlbaneseAlbanese outlined the goal of the Pacific sports partnership ahead of the Brisbane Games.

In a separate announcement, Australia committed A$15.6 million over four years to support athletes and officials from 13 Pacific countries. The funding will provide access to high-performance training and qualification opportunities before the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the partnership would help the next generation of Pacific athletes compete and succeed.

biggest economic transformation in our lifetime

— Jim ChalmersThe treasurer’s description of the potential scale of artificial intelligence’s economic impact.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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