Gambling reformers up against fierce pokie pushback

Gambling reformers up against fierce pokie pushback

Approaches to combat money laundering through gambling,specifically poker machines,will be a central theme of March’s state election.

  • byLucy Cormack andHarriet Alexander

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‘That’s what money laundering is’:Crime Commission pushes cashless gaming card to target dirty money in pokies

‘That’s what money laundering is’:Crime Commission pushes cashless gaming card to target dirty money in pokies

NSW Crime Commissioner Michael Barnes says a mandatory cashless gaming card will only threaten the viability of pubs and clubs if their business model is predicated on the proceeds of crime.

  • byHarriet Alexander andLucy Cormack
Targeted clubs named in axed money laundering probe
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Targeted clubs named in axed money laundering probe

Connections between club employees and suspected criminals were among the findings of an investigation into money laundering.

  • byHarriet Alexander
Pauline Hanson bills taxpayers for defamation case trip

Pauline Hanson bills taxpayers for defamation case trip

And she’s not the only one reaching for the public till.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
Workplace safety scandal:auditor-general launches six-month investigation into failings

Workplace safety scandal:auditor-general launches six-month investigation into failings

The workplace regulator,SafeWork NSW,faces allegations that it failed to protect workers from serious injuries and death and its inspectors were subjected to political interference.

  • byAdele Ferguson
‘Before you leave - can we talk?’:Optus cajoles customers to stay

‘Before you leave - can we talk?’:Optus cajoles customers to stay

Some customers who are on month-to-month plans can exit without charge,but the telco is not waiving fees for people on long-term contracts.

  • byZoe Samios,Nick Bonyhady andLucy Cormack
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The gambling research organisation that gambling companies love

The gambling research organisation that gambling companies love

Gambling whistleblower Troy Stolz was stunned to be asked to present at the annual conference of the gambling industry’s favourite research group. Then just as suddenly,the invitation was whisked away.

  • byHarriet Alexander andLucy Cormack
Confusion,chaos and concern after Optus text blitz

Confusion,chaos and concern after Optus text blitz

New texts from Optus have triggered further confusion following the cyberattack. The digital minister and banks explain what you need to do – and not do – now.

  • byJulie Power
Premier says pokies ‘taxing on the misery of others’,vows to do better

Premier says pokies ‘taxing on the misery of others’,vows to do better

Dominic Perrottet said destructive gambling was a scourge on society and called on ClubsNSW to take its “moral responsibility” seriously.

  • byLucy Cormack
‘It’s almost a fluke’:why NSW drivers’ licences have largely been spared in Optus hack

‘It’s almost a fluke’:why NSW drivers’ licences have largely been spared in Optus hack

Only 16,000 Optus customers across the state will need a replacement driver’s licence,compared with 1.2 million in Victoria and Queensland.

  • byLucy Cormack
Optus customers struggle to change driver’s licences to avoid fraud

Optus customers struggle to change driver’s licences to avoid fraud

The telco’s customers have complained they have not been allowed to change their driver’s licence despite the risk of fraud after the massive cyberattack.

  • byAnna Patty