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Coalition MPs cross the floor to vote against gambling bill
Two Coalition MPs have crossed the floor after a deal between the major parties to pass Labor’s new restrictions on betting advertising and inducements, with crossbenchers and the Greens expressing anger and dismay at the contentious bill’s final form. Source: The Guardian.
Government unveils last-minute reforms ahead of critical new report
Sweeping last-minute changes to Labor’s gambling reforms, including a crackdown on inducements, were unveiled in Parliament, hours before the release of a damning report on the matter. Source: SBS News.
Albanese denies gambling lobby influenced reforms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists that Labor has not been swayed by gambling donations as he inches closer to a compromise deal with the Opposition over the long-delayed issue of wagering reform. Source: The Age.
Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ to gambling lawsÂ
The Albanese Government is prepared to tighten rules on gambling inducements, but is less likely to budge on advertising rules, as negotiations continue on wagering legislation, which so far has lacked the support needed to pass Parliament. Source: The Guardian.
ÂCoalition and Greens force Labor to rework reform package
ÂCommunications Minister Anika Wells will have to rework elements of Labor’s gambling reform package after the Coalition joined the Greens in declaring it would vote against the proposed laws in the Senate. Source: The Australian.Â
Biggest super funds hold $14.8 billion in gambling stocks
Australia’s 20 biggest superannuation funds have almost $15 billion invested in gambling-related companies, despite growing concern about the social harm caused by the industry. Source: SBS News.
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.