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Faith leaders unite against gambling ads
Catholic agencies have supported the Victorian Council of Churches in urging the Albanese Government to give parliamentarians a conscience vote on a complete ban on gambling advertising in Australia. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Vulnerable Australians ‘force-fed’ gambling, alcohol ads on Facebook
Vulnerable Australians at high risk of gambling and alcohol issues are being “force fed” Facebook ads for that content, with experts claiming they are being targeted by social media marketing. Source: The Guardian.
Government considers ban on betting signs in stadiums
The federal government has told anti-gambling groups it wants a ban on in-stadium electronic sideline advertisements common during AFL and NRL games in an effort to mollify Labor backbenchers pressing for a more comprehensive halt to betting promotions. Source: ABC News.
Grattan Institute report calls for complete ban on gambling ads
Australia has the highest gambling losses in the world, according to a new report that calls on governments to stand up to “vested interests” and implement a complete ban on gambling ads. Source: ABC News.
Faith leaders unite to call for conscience vote on gambling ad ban
Several Canberra-based ecumenical leaders have lent their support to a push for a conscience vote in Parliament on the potential full ban of gambling advertising in Australia. Source: Catholic Voice.
Pressure mounts on Labor to ban gambling ads
Labor and Coalition MPs have thrown their support behind a blanket ban on gambling advertising in a bid to curb the social and economic damage from heavy losses. Source: The Age.
‘Murphy’s law’ gambling ad ban to be rejected in favour of caps
Gambling advertisements will remain on TV for years to come after the Albanese Government shunned a high-profile campaign for a blanket ban. Source: The Age.
New research finds ‘exponential’ growth in online gambling
New research shows an increasing number of Australians are gambling online and entering “risky” territory. Source: The Guardian.
Labor under pressure to speed up gambling reform
Crossbenchers, gambling harm advocates and even some inside Labor are demanding the Albanese Government speed up moves towards banning gambling advertisements, as pressure mounts on Labor to act. Source: The Guardian.