Australia news live: Josh Thomas weighs in on Divine Playhouse debate; meth surges in workplace drug use survey
Australian comedian Josh Thomas is supporting LGBTQ+ theatre in a debate described as a "David v Goliath" struggle. Separately, musician Paul Dempsey, lead singer of Something for Kate, expressed approval of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent comments on artificial intelligence.

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AI-generatedAustralian comedian Josh Thomas is supporting LGBTQ+ theatre in a debate described as a "David v Goliath" struggle. Separately, musician Paul Dempsey, lead singer of Something for Kate, expressed approval of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent comments on artificial intelligence. Dempsey stated that the Prime Minister's remarks were encouraging and commended the government for upholding existing law. He noted that tech companies were seeking changes to copyright law to their advantage, rather than his industry. The article also mentions a surge in meth use in workplace drug testing, though details are not provided in the excerpt.
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5 extractedGiant tech companies were asking for copyright law to be changed to benefit them.
Dempsey stated that Prime Minister's words on AI were definitive and encouraging.
Musician Paul Dempsey welcomed Anthony Albanese's comments on artificial intelligence.
Comedian Josh Thomas weighs in on the Divine Playhouse debate, backing LGBTQ+ theatre.
Methamphetamine use has surged in workplace drug use, according to a survey.