Labour’s plan to restrict gambling advertising is set to cut stakes by just 0.8%, government analysis shows

Labour's plan to restrict gambling advertising is set to cut stakes by just 0.8%, government analysis shows

The government’s plan to restrict gambling advertising would reduce Australia’s annual gambling spending by $62.7 million a year, or just 0.8%, but a complete ban on advertising would have “higher net benefits” but would place a significant burden on media and sports regulations, the government report says. The Anthony Albanese Office of Impact Analysis (OIA) … Read more

Prime Minister announces ban on gambling advertising in stadiums during school drop-offs and drop-offs

Hand holding mobile phone displaying gambling app.

A partial ban on gambling advertising aimed at protecting children from harm has been announced by the Prime Minister as part of a reform package slammed as “half-baked” by advocates. Anthony Albanese used a speech at the National Press Club today to outline a range of gambling measures the Federal Government plans to introduce. If … Read more