{"id":1571,"date":"2026-05-19T14:36:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsorbit.top\/?p=1571"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:36:30","slug":"pocock-urges-cgt-changes-as-albanese-laughs-off-ai-meme-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsorbit.top\/?p=1571","title":{"rendered":"Pocock urges CGT changes as Albanese laughs off AI meme campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Independent senator warns budget reform could drive tech investment offshore, as PM thanks startups for \u2018very flattering\u2019 images<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Get our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl\">breaking news email<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/w4u7jx3\">free app<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/australia-news\/series\/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl\">daily news podcast<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Anthony Albanese has laughed off <a 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