Tag: parliamentary sports club
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Former Wallabies star David Pocock barred from parliamentary sports club over gambling sponsorship concerns
Background: a high-profile protest against gambling sponsorship Independent ACT senator and former Wallabies captain David Pocock has been barred from attending events at the Australian Parliament House Sports Club after publicly criticizing the club’s sponsorship by the gambling industry. The former rugby star was told on Thursday night that he was no longer welcome at…
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Australia News Live: Hannah Thomas Initiates Legal Action Against NSW as Allegra Spender Quits Club Over Pocock Ban
Hannah Thomas launches legal action against the State of New South Wales Hannah Thomas, the former Greens candidate, has initiated court proceedings against the state of New South Wales. O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors filed the case with the NSW Supreme Court, seeking damages for malicious prosecution, assault and battery by police officers, and misfeasance…