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The government is under pressure to ban gambling ads. History shows half-measures don’t work

The federal government is due to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling.

The Conversation

What do we know about Labor’s gambling advertising reform? Not much, thanks to obsessive secrecy

The federal government has reportedly made stakeholders sign NDAs, and has redacted swathes of information from documents released under FOI. Here are the details we can glean from under the blanket of secrecy.

Crikey

Labor criticised for meetings with betting companies ahead of decision on gambling ads

Crossbenchers are furious at reports the government will propose a cap on television ads instead of a total ban

The Guardian - AU

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Punted: How media companies and big sport fought gambling reform — and won

Labor has taken a year to come up with regulation of gambling ads that pleases no-one. It’s a sure sign media companies remain powerful.

Crikey

Watered-down gambling reform a 'slap in the face': MP

Reports a total ban on gambling ads would be knocked back in favour of a partial phase out have been criticised by independent MPs

AAP

'Half-hearted' gambling crackdown blasted by reformers

Reports the government will opt against a complete ban on gambling advertising have been poorly received by advocates, who say the move would be a "betrayal".

AAP

‘A total cop-out’ if Albanese government refuses blanket ban on gambling ads, Pocock says

Betting ads would remain on television but be banned on social media and other digital platforms under intended proposal

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Online gambling in Australia has ‘exponentially increased’, new report warns

Australians are continuing to gamble at a ‘new normal’ of elevated post-pandemic levels, researchers say

The Guardian - AU

Lack of play on betting ads a year from landmark review

A lack of action to stop the ubiquitous nature of betting ads targeting young people has been branded disappointing a year after a landmark review.

AAP

A third of Australian bets found to be placed by problem gamblers amid warning of ‘predatory’ industry

Exclusive: Number of people betting on sport jumps in past five years while reform advocates say bookmakers ‘grooming children’

The Guardian - AU

Victorian premier accuses pro-Palestine protesters of bringing ‘violence, homophobia and antisemitism’ to Labor conference

Six motions calling for end to Israel-Gaza conflict carried after Jacinta Allan says she is ‘disgusted’ by behaviour of protesters at Labor state conference

The Guardian - AU

‘We know the community is over it’: how self-regulation of gambling ads came unstuck minutes into an AFL game

Clubs and bookmakers have set their own restrictions as campaigners await a decision on a proposed ban

The Guardian - AU

Senator quits party to sit as independent – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Labor rejects complacency claims after Dunkley win

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has denied suggestions the federal government is taking anything for granted after retaining the seat of Dunkley at a by-election.

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Libs optimistic as Labor holds Dunkley despite swing

The Liberals say they're in striking distance of winning Dunkley at the next poll after Labor retained the seat at a by-election, albeit with a reduced margin.

The Guardian - AU

Labor claims victory as Liberal swing falls short – as it happened

Jodie Belyea retains seat for Labor as Liberal frontbencher Sussan Ley tries to play down result

AAP

PM's birthday wish granted as Labor retain Dunkley

Labor is projected to retain the Melbourne federal seat of Dunkley despite a swing to the Liberals as both parties talked down their chances before the vote.

The Guardian - AU

Crime, aspiration and the underdog status: Albanese and Dutton make final pitches in tight Dunkley race

Labor highlights tax changes and legacy of late MP Peta Murphy, while Liberals’ Nathan Conroy tells ‘scared’ voters to ‘send a message’ to government on law and order

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Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Racial profiling did not contribute to the arrest of a former immigration detainee wrongly charged with sexual assault, Victoria Police say.

The Guardian - AU

Linda White: Anthony Albanese leads tributes to ‘most senior backbencher ever’ after senator’s death

Victorian Labor senator and former trade unionist remembered by colleagues after dying on Thursday night

The Guardian - AU

Global gambling company to leave Australia’s peak lobbying group

Entain will withdraw from Responsible Wagering Australia in coming months, as a government crackdown on betting ads looms

Crikey

What they say and what they mean as the Dunkley by-election race heats up

Crikey breaks down some of the rhetoric ahead of the by-election in Dunkley this weekend.

The Guardian - AU

Minister briefed on how total gambling ad ban would work in Australia by European experts

Exclusive: Belgian gaming commission - considered the gold standard in harm reduction policies – providing Michelle Rowland with policy details

AAP

Labor targeted by 'misinformation' attack ahead of vote

Anthony Albanese has lashed out at a "misinformation" campaign against Labor as opponents temper expectations of an unlikely by-election win for the coalition.

AAP

Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms

Voters in a southeast Melbourne electorate have captured the attention of Australia's most important politicians as a tough but crucial by-election looms.

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