Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026

Senator DAVID POCOCK (Australian Capital Territory—Independent ACT Whip) (17:41): by leave—in respect of the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, I move amendments (1) to (9) on sheet 3863 together: (1) Clause 2, page 2 (after table item 2), insert: 2A. Schedule 4A 1 January 2030. 1 January 2030 (2) Clause 4, page 2 (line 15), omit "Schedule 1 of", substitute "Schedule 4A to".

(3) Page 92 (after line 28), after Schedule 4, insert: Schedule 4A — Full prohibition on wagering advertising Part 1 — Main amendments Interactive Gambling Act 2001 1 Section 3 (paragraph (g)) Omit "in certain circumstances", substitute "in most circumstances". 2 Section 62A Repeal the section, substitute: 62A Simplified outline of this Part ‚ Content that includes advertising, promotional or sponsorship content (called wagering advertising content) must not be broadcast, datacast, or included in online content.

Sporting uniforms, apparel or equipment and sporting venues must not display wagering advertising content. Athletes, celebrities and certain other people must not be used to promote wagering services. Exceptions apply, including for programs, channels and online services dedicated to racing and for internet search engine results for licensed interactive wagering services. 3 Section 62B Repeal the following definitions: (a) definition of account; (b) definition of channel; (c) definition of live; (d) definition of odds; (e) definition of promotion of odds; (f) definition of program; (g) definition of restricted user; (h) definition of scheduled break; (i) definition of scheduled start; (j) definition of unscheduled break. 4 Sections 62G and 62H Repeal the sections. 5 Subsections 62J(7) to (12) Repeal the subsections. 6 Division 2 of Part 7C Repeal the Division, substitute: Division 2 — Prohibition on broadcasting or datacasting wagering advertising content 62K Prohibition on broadcasting or datacasting wagering advertising content Civil penalty provision — broadcasting or datacasting of content (1) A person contravenes this subsection if the person broadcasts or datacasts wagering advertising content in Australia.

Note: See sections 62ZA, 62ZB and 62ZC for general exceptions for conduct relating to content. Civil penalty: (a) for an individual—2,000 penalty units; and (b) for a body corporate—20,000 penalty units. Civil penalty provision — authorising or causing broadcasting or datacasting of content (2) A person must not authorise or cause wagering advertising content to be broadcast or datacast in contravention of subsection (1).

Note: See sections 62ZA, 62ZB and 62ZC for general exceptions for conduct relating to content. Civil penalty: (a) for an individual—2,000 penalty units; and (b) for a body corporate—20,000 penalty units. Exception — dedicated racing or wagering program or channel (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply if the broadcast or datacast of wagering advertising content is on: (a) a dedicated racing program or channel; or (b) a dedicated wagering program or channel.

Note 1: A person who wishes to rely on this subsection bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see section 96 of the Regulatory Powers Act). Note 2: See also sections 62ZA, 62ZB and 62ZC (which are about general exceptions for conduct relating to content). Note 3: For when a program or channel is dedicated to racing or wagering, see section 62E. 7 Division 3 of Part 7C Repeal the Division, substitute: Division 3 — Prohibition on providing wagering advertising content on online content services 62P Prohibition on providing wagering advertising content on online content services Civil penalty provision — providing content on online content service (1) A person contravenes this subsection if: (a) the person is an online content service provider; and (b) wagering advertising content is provided in Australia on the online content service.

Note: For the meaning of online content service provider, see section 4. For the meaning of online content service, see section 10C. Civil penalty: (a) for an individual—2,000 penalty units; and (b) for a body corporate—20,000 penalty units.

Civil penalty provision — authorising or causing content to be provided on online content service (2) A person contravenes this subsection if the person authorises or causes wagering advertising content to be included in content provided on an online content service in contravention of subsection (1). Civil penalty: (a) for an individual—2,000 penalty units; and (b) for a body corporate—20,000 penalty units.

Exception — internet search engine service (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply if: (a) the person is an internet search engine service provider; and (b) the content is a search engine result for a licensed interactive wagering service. Note: A person who wishes to rely on subsection (2) or (3) bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in those subsections (see section 96 of the Regulatory Powers Act).

Exception — dedicated racing or wagering online content services (4) Subsections (1) and (7) do not apply if the wagering advertising content is provided on: (a) a dedicated racing online content service; or (b) a dedicated wagering online content service. Note 1: A person who wishes to rely on this subsection bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see section 96 of the Regulatory Powers Act).

Note 2: For when an online content service is dedicated to racing or wagering, see section 62E. Separate contraventions (5) A person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2)commits a separate contravention of that subsection in respect of each time that wagering advertising content is provided on the online content service. 8 Division 4 of Part 7C Repeal the Division. 9 Subparagraph 62V(a)(i) After "uniform", insert "or other apparel". 10 After subparagraph 62V(a)(i) Insert: (ia) equipment used by an individual in Australia who is a participant or official in connection with a sporting event or an activity related to a sporting event; or 11 Section 62V (penalty) Repeal the penalty, substitute: Civil Penalty: (a) for an individual—2,000 penalty units; and (b) for a body corporate—20,000 penalty units. 12 Section 62W Repeal the section, substitute: 62W Prohibition relating to notable people promoting wagering advertising content (1) A licensed interactive wagering service provider contravenes this subsection if: (a) the licensed interactive wagering service provider makes a contract or arrangement, or arrives at an understanding; and (b) the contract, arrangement or understanding relates to the sponsorship, participation or involvement of a notable person in connection with the promotion of wagering advertising content in Australia.

Note 1: See sections 62ZA, 62ZB and 62ZC for general exceptions for conduct relating to content. Note 2: For the meaning of notable person, see section 62F. Civil penalty (a) for an individual—2,000 penalty units; and (b) for a body corporate—20,000 penalty units.

Exception — racing (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the sponsorship, participation or involvement of a notable person relates to the promotion of wagering advertising content that: (a) relates solely or principally to racing; and (b) is or will be: (i) broadcast or datacast on a dedicated racing program or channel; or (ii) provided on a dedicated racing online content service.

Note 1: A person who wishes to rely on this subsection bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see section 96 of the Regulatory Powers Act). Note 2: For the meaning of racing, see section 62B. For when an online content service is dedicated to racing or wagering, see section 62E. 13 Sections 62X, 62Y and 62Z Repeal the sections. 14 Paragraph 64A(xa) Omit "subsection 62K(3)", substitute "subsection 62K(2)". 15 Paragraphs 64A(xb), (xc), (xd), (xe), (xf) and (xg) Repeal the paragraphs. 16 Paragraph 64A(xi) Omit "subsection 62P(7)", substitute "subsection 62P(2)". 17 Paragraphs 64A(xj), (xk), (xl), (xm) and (xn) Repeal the paragraphs. 18 Paragraph 64A(xp) Omit "subsection 62W(1)", substitute "section 62W". 19 Paragraphs 64A(xq), (xr), (xs), (xt), (xu) and (xv) Repeal the paragraphs. 20 Paragraph 64C(1)(xa) Omit "subsection 62K(3)", substitute "subsection 62K(2)". 21 Paragraphs 64C(1)(xb), (xc), (xd), (xe), (xf) and (xg) Repeal the paragraphs. 22 Paragraph 64C(1)(xi) Omit "subsection 62P(7)", substitute "subsection 62P(2)". 23 Paragraphs 64C(1)(xj), (xk), (xl), (xm) and (xn) Repeal the paragraphs. 24 Paragraph 64C(1)(xp) Omit "subsection 62W(1)", substitute "section 62W". 25 Paragraphs 64C(1)(xq), (xr), (xs), (xt), (xu) and (xv) Repeal the paragraphs. 26 Paragraph 64D(1)(xa) Omit "subsection 62K(3)", substitute "subsection 62K(2)". 27 Paragraphs 64D(1)(xb), (xc), (xd), (xe), (xf) and (xg) Repeal the paragraphs. 28 Paragraph 64D(1)(xi) Omit "subsection 62P(7)", substitute "subsection 62P(2)". 29 Paragraphs 64D(1)(xj), (xk), (xl), (xm) and (xn) Repeal the paragraphs. 30 Paragraph 64D(1)(xp) Omit "subsection 62W(1)", substitute "section 62W". 31 Paragraphs 64D(1)(xq), (xr), (xs), (xt), (xu) and (xv) Repeal the paragraphs.

(4) Schedule 5, page 93 (after line 3), before item 1, insert: Part 1 — Interpretation (5) Schedule 5, item 1, page 93 (lines 6 to 10), omit the following definitions: (a) definition of commencement day; (b) definition of new IGA Act. (6) Schedule 5, item 1, page 93 (after line 10), at the end of the item, add: stage 1 commencement day means the day when Schedule 1 commences. stage 2 commencement day means the day when Schedule 4A commences. stage 1 IGA Act means the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 on or after the stage 1 commencement day and before the stage 2 commencement day. stage 2 IGA Act means the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 on or after the stage 2 commencement day.

(7) Schedule 5, page 93 (after line 14), after item 2, insert: Part 2 — Stage 1 application (8) Schedule 5, items 3 to 12, page 93 (line 15) to page 96 (line 15), omit the items, substitute: 3 Application provision — broadcasts, datacasts and online content (1) The following provisions of the stage 1 IGA Act apply in relation to a broadcast or datacast that occurs on or after the stage 1 commencement day: (a) Division 2 of Part 7C; (b) subsection 62W(2); (c) sections 62X, 62Y and 62Z.

(2) The following provisions of the stage 1 IGA Act apply in relation to content that is provided on an online content service on or after the stage 1 commencement day: (a) sections 62P, 62R, 62Y and 62Z; (b) subsection 62W(2). (3) Section 62Q of the stage 1 IGA Act applies in relation to content that is delivered to (or attempted to be delivered to) or accessed by an individual on or after the stage 1 commencement day. 4 Transitional provision — displaying wagering advertising content on uniforms and at sporting venues Excluded arrangements (1) Section 62V of the stage 1 IGA Act or the stage 2 IGA Act does not apply in relation to the display of wagering advertising content if: (a) the display occurs during the period starting on the stage 1 commencement day and ending at the end of 31 December 2031; and (b) the display is covered by an arrangement entered into before the introduction day; and (c) the arrangement has not been varied, on or after the introduction day, for the purpose or effect of: (i) extending the duration of the arrangement to the extent it relates to wagering advertising content; or (ii) increasing the prominence, size, duration or number of displays of wagering advertising content under the arrangement.

Subsequent broadcasts of displays (2) If: (a) subitem (1) applies in relation to the display of wagering advertising content; and (b) a person engages in conduct which causes or results in the broadcast, datacast or provision on an online content service of the display of wagering advertising content in contravention of one or more provisions of Part 7C of the stage 1 IGA Act or the stage 2 IGA Act; then, the person is taken not to contravene the provision.

Meaning of arrangement (3) For the purposes of this section, an arrangement includes a contract, arrangement or understanding. 5 Application provision — notable people promoting wagering advertising content Subsection 62W(1) of the stage 1 IGA Act applies in relation to a contract, arrangement or understanding entered into on or after the stage 1 commencement day. 6 Application provision — information gathering Section 22A of the stage 1 IGA Act applies in relation to information or documents required to be given or produced on or after the stage 1 commencement day, whether the information or document was obtained or created before, on or after that day. 7 Application provision — use and disclosure of information (1) Sections 62T and 62U of the stage 1 IGA Act apply in relation to the collection, use or disclosure of information on or after the stage 1 commencement day, whether the information was obtained or created before, on or after that day.

(2) Section 59DC of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005, as inserted by Schedule 2, applies in relation to the disclosure of information on or after the stage 1 commencement day, whether the information was obtained or created before, on or after that day. 8 Application provision — record keeping Section 62ZD of the stage 1 IGA Act applies in relation to a broadcast, datacast or provision of content on an online content service, that occurs on or after the stage 1 commencement day. 9 Application provision — transfer of funds (1) Section 15J of the stage 1 IGA Act applies in relation to a payment or transfer of funds to be made on or after the stage 1 commencement day.

(2) Subitem (1) applies whether the relevant designated interactive gambling service was provided before, on or after the stage 1 commencement day. 10 Application provision—use of infrastructure Section 15AB of the stage 1 IGA Act applies in relation to a use of infrastructure or facilities, or a provision of services that occurs (or begins to occur) on or after the stage 1 commencement day. 11 Application provision—removal notices Division 5A of Part 7A of the stage 1 IGA Act applies in relation to a removal notice given on or after the stage 1 commencement day, whether the designated interactive gambling service advertisement is published before, on or after that day. 12 Application provision—civil penalty provisions Subsection 64C(1A) of the stage 1 IGA Act applies in relation to an infringement notice given after the stage 1 commencement day, whether the conduct constituting the alleged contravention, or alleged contraventions, of the provision to which the infringement notice relates occurs before, on or after that day.

(9) Schedule 5, page 96 (after line 15), after item 12, insert: Part 3—Stage 2 application 12A Application provision—stage 2 (1) Division 2 of Part 7C of the stage 2 IGA Act applies in relation to a broadcast or datacast that occurs on or after the stage 2 commencement day. (2) Division 3 of Part 7C of the stage 2 IGA Act applies in relation to content that is provided on an online content service on or after the stage 2 commencement day. 12B Application provision—information gathering Section 22A of the stage 2 IGA Act applies in relation to information or documents required to be given or produced on or after the stage 2 commencement day, whether the information or document was obtained or created before, on or after that day. 12C Application provision—record keeping Section 62ZD of the stage 2 IGA Act applies in relation to a broadcast, datacast or provision of content on an online content service, that occurs on or after the stage 2 commencement day. 12D Application provision—transfer of funds (1) Section 15J of the stage 2 IGA Act applies in relation to a payment or transfer of funds to be made on or after the stage 2 commencement day.

(2) Subitem (1) applies whether the relevant designated interactive gambling service was provided before, on or after the stage 2 commencement day. 12E Application provision—use of infrastructure Section 15AB of the stage 2 IGA Act applies in relation to a use of infrastructure or facilities, or a provision of services that occurs (or begins to occur) on or after the stage 2 commencement day. 12F Application provision—removal notices Division 5A of Part 7A of the stage 2 IGA Act applies in relation to a removal notice given on or after the stage 2 commencement day, whether the designated interactive gambling service advertisement is published before, on or after that day. 12G Application provision—civil penalty provisions Subsection 64C(1A) of the stage 2 IGA Act applies in relation to an infringement notice given after the stage 2 commencement day, whether the conduct constituting the alleged contravention, or alleged contraventions, of the provision to which the infringement notice relates occurs before, on or after that day. 12H Application provision—proceedings entered into before stage 2 commencement day (1) Despite the amendments of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 made by Schedule 4A, the stage 1 IGA Act continues to apply, on and after the stage 2 commencement day, as if those amendments had not been made, in relation to the following: (a) an application made, or proceedings on foot, as at the stage 2 commencement day; (b) an application for review of, or an appeal relating to, an application or proceedings referred to in paragraph (a) (whether the application for review was made, or the appeal proceedings were brought, before, on or after the stage 2 commencement day).

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), an application or proceedings are on foot until all rights of review and appeal in relation to the application or proceedings have expired or have been exhausted. Part 4—Transitional rules Minister, this sheet implements the flagship recommendation from the Murphy report. That was a phased-in ban on all gambling ads over three years.

The bill will pass today. Should these amendments be supported then, in three years time, gambling ads in all forms would be banned, as the Murphy report said, giving three years to sports, free-to-air and the gambling companies to transition. My question is: given that multiple reports now—the Murphy report and the rapid review into family and domestic violence—say that we need a full phased-in ban on all gambling ads and that partial bans don't work, why has the government gone for a partial ban that gets the balance right with three ads every hour?

How is three ads every hour from 5 am to 8.30 pm getting the balance right?