Labor must hit gambling companies where it hurts - online advertising
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“It's taken the Albanese Government far too long to respond to the massive community concern about gambling harm in our communities. Now that it sounds like they are ready to do it, they must get it right and include online and digital advertising. “The reported plan from the Albanese Government appears to fall short of the real reform needed to stand up to the gambling lobby and protect Australians but we will await the details of the proposal.
“Any reform must genuinely reflect the key recommendations of the Murphy Report and respond to the real harm that gambling is causing to families across Australia. “Online advertising is where the real harm and where gambling promotion to young people has exploded - so any changes will need to meaningfully address this to protect Australians of all ages from the predatory behaviour of gambling companies.
“The Government’s own review called for a total ban on gambling ads, not half-measures that leave Australians exposed to the gambling vultures. “Going soft on banning digital and online advertising hands the advantage to gambling companies and leaves families paying the price. “Australians lose more to gambling per person than any other country.
The long awaited reform must do enough to protect children and vulnerable Australians. “The Greens look forward to seeing the detail and working constructively to ensure the final approach reduces gambling harm and delivers the protections Australian families deserve. 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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