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SenateWednesday 19 August 2026

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 SCARR (Queensland) (19:46): Minister, I think it would be more welcomed by Australians if there were no gambling ads during the State of Origin. That's my strong view. I think it would be welcomed by more Australians if there were no ads during Friday night football, as Senator Pocock referred to.

Queensland has secured the Olympic Games in 2032. The swimming finals will be on after 8.30 pm at night. Will there be an opportunity for gambling companies to have unlimited ads during the Olympic Games finals held after 8.30 pm?

SourceSenate, Wednesday 19 August 2026 — official recordTA-260819-senate-a3b92be539b7:s237