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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp and Natasha May

Labor criticised for meetings with betting companies ahead of decision on gambling ads

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese and communications minister Michelle Rowland speak to the media
Anthony Albanese has responded to reports Labor will cap gambling ads on TV which emerged after consultations with companies as Michelle Rowland prepares to take the plan to cabinet. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP

The government has come under fire for consulting betting, sport and media companies ahead of gambling harm advocates, as it prepares to respond to a plan that would ban all gambling ads.

Crossbenchers are furious over reports Labor will propose a cap on television ads instead of a total ban, with the Greens and independents warning anything short of a blanket ban could be amended by a hostile Senate.

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