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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times

Gambling debate must be based on facts, not demonisation

No decent person could read the circumstances surrounding Raimo and Marlene Kasurinen without recognising the profound distress experienced by their family. Gambling harm is real, it can be devastating, and Mr Kasurinen's death was a tragedy.

Mrs Kasurinen is entitled to speak about her experience, grief and concerns. Those views should be heard respectfully. But public discussion of a legal decision must distinguish between testimony, allegation, opinion and findings of fact.

From left - ClubsACT chief executive Craig Shannon, Raimo and Marlene Kasurinen, and, behind, gambling reform advocate Kate Seselja. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Dion Georgopoulos, Keegan Carroll, supplied
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