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NSW poker machine venues to lose ‘outdated exemptions’
More than 670 poker machine venues across New South Wales will lose their “outdated exemptions” to operate after 4am as the state Government responds to pressure to address “a public health catastrophe”. Source: The Guardian.
MP says conscience vote in Parliament would ban gambling ads
A ban on gambling advertising would pass Parliament with a conscience vote, according to a Labor MP in favour of tackling the issue as a matter of public health. Source: ABC News.
Government urged to follow through on ban on gambling ads
Crossbench politicians and gambling harm advocates have urged the Albanese Government to follow through on a long-delayed recommendation to ban wagering ads. Source: The Guardian.
Rise in people facing gambling-related harm
New data on gambling in Australia reveals that around 3 million people are engaged in some form of harmful gambling, which is linked to financial stress, family violence and poor mental health. Source: ABC News.
Labor moves to toughen and extend BetStop register
Communications Minister Anika Wells says she is working to strengthen the media watchdog’s powers to “crack down” on bookmakers who breach Australia’s gambling self-exclusion register. Source: The Australian.
AMA calls for clampdown on social media contest glamourising poker machines
The peak body for Australian doctors has urged politicians and social media companies to restrict “shocking” content of influencers allegedly glamourising poker machines on social media. Source: The Guardian.
Advocates slam political inaction on gambling reforms
Australia risks losing a whole generation of kids to gambling, as criticisms are levelled at the Albanese Government for failing to implement reforms from a landmark report two years on. Source: Canberra Times.
Victorian Government ‘committed’ to delayed poker machine reforms
Landmark reforms to make poker machines safer for Victorian punters have been delayed by years by the Allan Government, a decision that has infuriated colleagues and gambling reformers. Source: ABC News.
Bishops join push to block legalised gambling in Thailand
Catholic bishops in Thailand have allied with opposition parties to ask the government to abandon a bill that aims to legalise gambling, reportedly to attract investment and bolster tourism. Source: UCA News.