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Labor digging deep to meet gambling register rollout

Labor is optimistic its gambling ad reform will be implemented on time as the communications watchdog is tapped with creating the opt-out system.

AAP · Aug 20

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates.

AAP · Aug 19

Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more

Betting firms respond to claims made by anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman at parliamentary inquiry

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4

Fight to stop illegal betting apps stepping into ring

Overseas gambling companies banned in Australia are sponsoring fighters who will compete in an onshore event, sparking concerns about illicit advertising.

AAP · Sep 26, 2025

Fact check: would a gambling ad ban damage children’s sport in Australia?

The peak body for betting organisations says gambling is not normalised for children, but young people report having good brand recall

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2024

The gambling industry is pulling out all the stops to prevent an ad ban, but the evidence is against it

With parliament sitting this week, the federal government is trying to finalise its proposed laws to limit gambling advertising.

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024

'Backfired': Controversial sports gambling tax leaves $11m hole in ACT budget

Responsible Wagering Australia wants betting operations tax cut.

The Canberra Times · Jul 7, 2024

Punters to splash ID before cash ahead of footy finals

Punters will need to have their ID and age verified before they're allowed to place any online bets under new regulations now in effect.

AAP · Sep 29, 2023

The ACT government move that infuriated a leading betting agency

There are concerns the ACT government is trying to shutdown the gambling and racing industries.

The Canberra Times · Sep 3, 2023

Australia’s gambling industry split over betting-ad ban on match-day jerseys

Government, wagering giants and NRL examining merits of English Premier League deal to voluntarily phase out shirt sponsorship

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023