Labor has squibbed it on gambling reform
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“Gambling ads will continue to flood online and blanket digital apps, ads linked to sport will stay on TV, and there’s no National Regulator to hold the gambling lobby accountable. “It’s weak and gutless and leaves young Australians to be groomed by the gambling predators. “This proposal is riddled with loopholes that will benefit the gambling companies and allow them to continue their insidious targeting.
“Genuine gambling reform has to take aim at the industry’s most harmful practices - including their predatory online advertising and inducements. “What has been outlined today by the Prime Minister does not match the scale of reform desperately needed to take on the vultures in the gambling industry. “Online platforms are now the frontline of gambling promotion, with younger Australians increasingly exposed.
The only way to tackle this insidious industry head on is with a complete ban on gambling ads. “The Greens will work through the details when we see the legislation and push for the protection Australian families deserve - but this announcement today doesn’t touch the sides." 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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