TV and gambling executives spent the week in Canberra trying to water down a proposed two-per-hour limit on TV ads and a digital blackout.
Critics say the government’s proposed changes to gambling advertising would betray the legacy of one of its MPs,the late Peta Murphy.
A report into the first club to conduct a cashless gaming trial was completed in September but the government will not release it.
The flood of venues wanting to join the Minns government’s test run is heartening and is verification that Labor’s initial aim of 500 machines lacked ambition.
It’s called Lyceum - a reference to Aristotle. Way to stay relevant!
Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello says the Victorian changes,including set gambling limits and reduced hours for gaming venues,will put the focus on NSW Labor to take stronger action.
The appointment of an adviser to the Morrison government on gambling regulation as boss of the peak gaming industry group has prompted calls for tighter lobbying rules.
Long-time addicts say they spent thousands from their superannuation accounts to bet on sports during the pandemic,driving record gambling firm profits.
The Greens and independent MPs have raised questions about whether the donations created a conflict of interest but the government says Communications Minister Michelle Rowland acted appropriately.
We shouldn’t doubt the senator’s deep personal commitment genuinely outweighs her loyalty to a political party. She is being honest in the face of hostility.
The time for acting on crucial gambling reform has arrived.