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Matt Bamford

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Latest publication
Sep 3, 2026
Outlet visibility, for ABC Australia
Top 5K sites
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Aug 31, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Matt Bamford

    Should vape restrictions be lifted? - ABC listen (opens the original)

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    The Coalition's plan to smash the illegal tobacco trade has pushed Australia's vaping laws back into the spotlight. Vapes can only be legally bought from pharmacists but with government data estimating more than 95 per cent of vapes sold are illicit, the Opposition - and some public health experts - argue it's time for a new approach. Dr Ed Jegasothy, Sydney UniversityLaura Hunter, Australian Council on Smoking & Health (ACOSH) David Allen, tobacco retailer, hotelier Government data estimates mo

  2. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · Matt Bamford

    AI booms fuels worker crunch - ABC listen (opens the original)

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    Australia is falling worryingly short of the workers required to power the nation's AI boom. The warning comes from a government-backed industry body, which is calling for urgent action to add tens of thousands of skilled tradespeople to the workforce. But as demand for data centres intensifies a national skills crunch, employers say they're struggling to find and retain these key workers. Dean Spicer, RECIPS ElectricalAnthea Middleton, Powering Skills Organisation CEO Stewart Joyce, National El

  3. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · Matt Bamford

    Is Australia losing the AI race? - ABC listen (opens the original)

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    Australia could miss the economic benefits of the artificial intelligence boom, unless businesses use the technology to make broader changes. The warning comes in official advice to Treasurer Jim Chalmers, along with reports less than ten per cent of Australian businesses are using the technology 'significantly'. Business experts say the government must deliver favourable economic conditions to help them make the leap. Brian Collins, Enterprize TasmaniaWarren Hogan, Judo Bank Treasury says Austr

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