What we learned: Monday, 11 September
With that, we’ve made it to the end of another Monday. But rest assured, we’ll be back first thing tomorrow morning to bring you all the latest.
Here were the major developments of the day:
Labor is claiming victory after coming to an agreement with the Greens on the Housing Australian Future Fund.
The writs for the Indigenous voice referendum have been issued, meaning voters now have seven days to enrol or update their details on the electoral roll to be able to vote.
Senator Tammy Tyrrell of the Jacqui Lambie network has declared she is an “unenthusiastic yes” for the referendum, while criticising key components of the campaign. Speaking in Tasmania, Cape York Indigenous leader Noel Pearson said “respectful” conversations would convert undecided voters and opponents.
Still on the referendum, the yes campaign is looking forward to reigniting momentum in its campaign after the coming parliamentary sitting week – the last before the 14 October – with a nationwide series of major community events, performances and a further advertising blitz.
And the Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, spent time in Mackay hospital after a “medical episode” during Labor’s state conference in June.
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Gambling regulator sounds warning on bookies targeting local sport clubs
Victoria’s gambling regulator has issued a blunt warning to gambling companies that are offering sponsorship deals to local sporting clubs, which incentivise members to create betting accounts.
The Victorian Gambling Casino Control Commission did not name any clubs or gambling companies but said it was concerned about potential harm to community members and children.
Here’s the statement:
The VGCCC is aware that some online wagering providers are entering into sponsorship agreements with sporting clubs to induce their members to create accounts with the provider by linking financial incentives to each member of the club that signs up. Clubs are sometimes given additional incentives based on the spend by their members.
The VGCCC demands wagering service providers cease promoting their products in this manner as they may be in breach of legislation by doing so, in addition to being inconsistent with their social licence to minimise harm.
Sporting clubs need to be mindful of community expectations around incentivising members, and potentially junior members, to gamble. We encourage sporting clubs to refrain from entering into such sponsorship deals which may harm members and may constitute illegal behaviour by the wagering provider.
