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 CHISHOLM (Queensland—Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Assistant Minister for Resources and Deputy Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (19:08): What is absolutely in no doubt is that this law strengthens the role that ACMA can play, which is the appropriate regulator at the national level.

The gambling companies are the ones that have the data, so of course we would want to talk to them about what data they have. So, yes, as I said before, we would consult with them about how this is implemented and to ensure that it does work effectively. As I've said repeatedly, we make no apologies for wanting to hold the gambling companies to account on this.

It is a tough new provision, one that we believe will be impactful and will make a difference.