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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.
NSW poker machine venues to lose ‘outdated exemptions’
More than 670 poker machine venues across New South Wales will lose their “outdated exemptions” to operate after 4am as the state Government responds to pressure to address “a public health catastrophe”.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.