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Communications minister’s office admits gambling ad reform taking ‘longer than hoped’

Emails seen by Guardian Australia from Michelle Rowland's office say they ‘can’t commit to a revised timeframe’ on the long-awaited reforms

The Guardian - AU

What has happened to gambling reform under Labor? It’s simple – the government has been cowed by vested interests

A year ago, at Peta Murphy’s funeral, I felt sure her legacy would be honoured. Now it seems any gambling ad reform has been squibbed

The Guardian - AU

Labor ministers contradict each other on reasons why gambling ad ban has stalled

Anika Wells says not all stakeholders accepted the Albanese government proposal but Andrew Leigh blames failure to secure numbers in Senate

The Guardian - AU

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'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

The government has been accused of letting down Australian communities after its long-awaited gambling advertising policy was officially delayed.

AAP

Musk argues social media bill may not be lawful – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Jackson sold his ID to an Australian gambling syndicate. He is now discovering what has been done in his name

Exclusive: By buying identity documents, gamblers banned by bookmakers can create multiple bank and betting accounts in someone else’s name

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: Albanese government crumples on misinformation bill and gambling advertising

“Big Tech” is celebrating one victory over the Albanese government, but is set to lose on another front.

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Labor is stuck in a Senate quagmire. It has two weeks to find a way out

There are more than 30 pieces of legislation scheduled to be considered in the November sitting fortnight – as well as the electoral reform proposals

The Guardian - AU

The AFL and NRL are pushing aside gambling harm to profit at their fans’ expense

I met Anthony Albanese last week to talk about this urgent issue. But I fear he is seeing only what he wants to see

The Guardian - AU

Calls grow for total ban on gambling ads as Australia’s annual losses surge to $32bn

Exclusive: On a per capita basis, ACT residents posted the heaviest gambling losses and Western Australia the least, according to new data

The Guardian - AU

Anti-gambling ads to ‘swarm’ key Labor seats during footy finals season

Exclusive: Alliance for Gambling Reform to ramp up pressure on Albanese government to impose a full gambling ad ban

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: severe weather hits Australia’s south-east; nationwide strike in Israel; and a Bluey coin rush

Falling tree kills woman as dangerous weather sweeps across Victoria and Tasmania and into NSW

The Guardian - AU

John Howard ‘left of Albanese’ on gambling reform, Costello declares as Labor ditches watchdog

Chief advocate of the Alliance for Gambling Reform says government failed to deliver the late Peta Murphy’s three most important recommendations

The Guardian - AU

‘Grade five instincts’: why sook is the new insult of choice in Australia’s parliament

In the rough and tumble of the House of Representatives, this barb stands out as an oldie but a goodie

The Guardian - AU

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Crikey

‘Swiss cheese’ regulation: 21 crossbenchers call for a full gambling advertising ban

MP for Curtin Kate Chaney told Crikey there were ‘people on both sides of the House who want to ban gambling ads but can’t speak up’.

Crikey

The remarkable diversity of people who think gambling ads are out of control

From current Labor MPs, to former PMs and premiers, to major players in the gambling industry itself, there’s a broad coalition of people who think gambling advertising should be more strictly regulated.

AAP

Status quo 'unacceptable' on gambling adverts, PM says

Anthony Albanese is vowing to reform gambling ads but one disgruntled Labor backbencher says anything short of a complete gambling ad ban is 'disgusting'.

The Guardian - AU

Gambling levy proposed to help wean Australian media companies off betting ad addiction

Australia Institute says 2% levy on gambling companies’ revenue would compensate for the loss of $240m in advertising spend

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The Guardian - AU

Will Australia’s free-to-air TV really be in ‘diabolical trouble’ without gambling ad revenue?

Labor appears poised to push forward with a watered-down partial ad ban. How much money do TV networks really make from gambling promotions?

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s partial gambling ad ban ‘manifestly inadequate’, advocates warn after talks with government

Proposed bans on online ads and inducements would make a difference to problem gambling, campaigners concede

AAP

Unlikely allies gather to call full-time on betting ads

A Labor minister and a Liberal backbencher have called for a complete ban on gambling advertising as the government remains tight-lipped on its policy.

Crikey

Against the odds: Chaney believes the government could still change its mind on gambling

How does the member for Curtin maintain her optimism when the government won’t even pass gambling reforms backed by a Labor-chaired committee?

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Labor minister says it would be ‘disgraceful’ if Albanese government doesn’t enact total gambling ad ban

Victoria’s gaming minister Melissa Horne joins growing push within the party to beef up a proposed partial ban on gambling advertising

The Conversation

Politics With Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie says government ‘scared stiff’ of gambling companies

Gambling reform has become a major issue of tension for the government as it prepares to respond to a cross-party committee inquiry led by former Labor member, the late Peta Murphy.

AAP

Labor, Liberals cash out on total gambling ad ban

The major parties voted against a total online gambling ad ban as the government works through its plan to temper the torrent of betting material during sports.

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