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New push for gambling regulator expected at national conference
Labor members will reignite the push for a stronger gambling regulator at the party’s national conference amid concerns the government’s changes do not go far enough. Source: ABC News.
Regulator says Tasmania’s gambling reforms ‘a step backwards’
Poker machine reforms being spruiked by the Tasmanian Government as tackling problem gambling have been criticised by a regulator as steps backwards that could even create greater harm. Source: Yahoo News.
Gambling ads should and can be stopped
The evidence is in from social and health services. Advertised gambling devastates lives, destroys families and frays our social fabric, writes Francis Sullivan. Source: Eureka Street.
Campaigners welcome delay in gambling ad changes
Anti-gambling advocates have welcomed the delay in Labor’s proposed gambling advertising reforms, which will be examined by a Senate inquiry after attracting criticism for falling short of the recommendations of the landmark Murphy Report. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Streaming platforms to show unlimited gambling ads
Labor’s new gambling laws will remove the current blackout on gambling ads during sports matches on streaming services. Source: The Age.
Coalition and Greens team up to delay Labor’s gambling bill
Labor’s long-delayed gambling advertising crackdown will be kicked along to another inquiry as the Coalition and the Greens seek extra time to scrutinise the contentious package, which advocates argue does not go far enough to protect families. Source: The Age.
‘A charade’: Gambling reform advocates condemn consultation process
Health experts have condemned the Albanese Government’s consultation on its gambling advertising reforms as a “charade”, as Labor prepares to introduce the legislation this fortnight amid growing criticism from the Greens and crossbench MPs. Source: ABC News.
Government accused of ‘burying’ response to landmark gambling report
A long-awaited response to an inquiry calling for a ban on gambling advertising was tabled on budget day, prompting accusations that the Albanese Government is trying to bury the document. Source: ABC News.
Gambling companies using female celebrities, influencers to target women
Reform advocates, medical professionals and crossbenchers are teaming up to push for action on gambling as a landmark report on its harms gathers dust 1000 days on. Source: Canberra Times.