Labor leaves communities to the gambling industry vultures
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Reports today say the Prime Minister has taken responsibility for the decision from the Communications Minister - in a similar approach to his interventions on the EPBC, climate, and the salmon farming industry, among others. When Parliament returns on Monday, the Senate will debate and vote on Senator Hanson-Young’s referral of gambling advertising to the Senate’s Environment and Communications Reference Committee.
This vote will be a key opportunity for Labor backbenchers and Coalition senators to show they’re willing to oppose to gambling industry lobbying - and back their communities, over gambling corporation profit. Lines attributable to Greens Communications spokesperson, Sen. Sarah Hanson-Young: “This is a devastating capitulation of the government to the gambling lobby.
It ignores the major recommendations from the Murphy report and is a slap in the face to the many families who have lost loved ones to gambling addiction,” Senator Hanson-Young said. “The Government has gone soft on the online gambling and tech companies, at the expense of the wellbeing and safety of Australians. “The PM has refused to stare down the vested interests that have been making massive profits and money from the harm and addiction of vulnerable Australians.
“Online gambling is growing and sucking billions of dollars out of the pockets of Australians, ruining families and harming our community, all for their own greedy, selfish profit. “Going soft on banning digital and online advertising will leave families vulnerable to the gambling industry vultures. “It’s a pathetic display of gutlessness from the Labor government who should do better and are letting Australian families down.
“We need a full ban on gambling advertising as recommended in the Murphy Report, just as we banned the advertising of tobacco. “When the Senate returns on Monday, Labor and Liberal senators will have an opportunity to show some courage and conviction by backing my move to bring a gambling ad ban closer.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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