Australia News LIVE: Gambling Reform Package Passes House; MPs 'Deeply Disturbed' by Responses to Swans, Scots Allegations The Australian Parliament's passage of a gambling reform package dominated headlines today, but it was the heartfelt tribute paid to Tony Wright that left an indelible mark on the press gallery.
As associate editor and special writer at The Age, Wright is stepping back from daily newsroom duties after more than five decades in journalism – a career spanning over half a century of Australian politics.
The Prime Minister's words of praise were not merely a gesture of respect but a poignant reminder of the changing times journalists face.