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Kat Wong

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

The federal government is yet to act on a report recommending a ban on online wagering ads on TV. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians will remain the biggest losers in the world if the government continues to delay gambling advertisement reform, an independent politician warns. 

The federal government has officially announced its policy will be pushed back to 2025, more than 18 months after a landmark review into gambling harms - chaired by late Labor MP Peta Murphy - recommended phasing out online wagering ads on TV.

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