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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Politics
Henry Belot

‘Powerful evidence’ of online gambling harm, federal parliamentary inquiry head says

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The parliamentary inquiry into online gambling harm has now received almost 150 submissions from organisations involved in sports betting. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

Broadcasters, sporting codes and betting companies should expect more restrictions on gambling advertisements and promotions, after the head of parliamentary inquiry cited “powerful evidence” of harmful practices.

The inquiry into online gambling harm, led by Labor MP Peta Murphy, has now received almost 150 submissions from organisations involved in sports betting and held multiple hearings. It will inform any regulatory action taken by the federal government, amid concerns the $50bn industry is causing undue harm.

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