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Will the government’s online gambling advertising legislation ever eventuate? Don’t bet on it

As the next federal election came into view before the summer break, concern increased that Labor wouldn’t be honouring its commitment to introduce new restrictions on online (especially sport) gambling advertising during the current parliamentary sitting.

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Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry

David Pocock is critical of the government for not acting on a landmark report recommending banning gambling ads, linking it to industry lobbying efforts.

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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'.

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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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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

The Conversation

The gambling industry is pulling out all the stops to prevent an ad ban, but the evidence is against it

With parliament sitting this week, the federal government is trying to finalise its proposed laws to limit gambling advertising.

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