The Latest Breaking News from Michelle Rowland

Inquiry recommends ban on trailing commissions in Australian online gambling

Media outlets could lose gambling revenue stream if government backs calls from parliamentary committee

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023

New register allows gamblers across Australia to ban themselves from all online wagers

‘BetStop’ scheme to be launched next month enables self-exclusion from all sites using just one form

The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2023

Telcos must offer financial hardship assistance

Telcos will be forced to offer appropriate financial help to customers doing it tough by January next year or risk penalties.

AAP · Jul 5, 2023

Australian Classification Board to offer expanded consumer advice for movie ratings

Australia's classification board will now be able to advise movie-goers about a much wider range of content, from very mild slapstick violence to mental health themes to strong animal cruelty.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Triggering content targeted in film classifications

An update to film classification standards means disturbing content such as self-harm and blood and gore will be listed along with a rating.

AAP · May 24, 2023

Michelle Rowland warns ‘status quo isn’t good enough’ on gambling advertising

Communications minister says there is ‘serious’ community concern about ads as Zoe Daniel makes push for ban

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

'Kids are being preyed on': Junk food ad ban gathers pace

Strong links made between sugar and disease.

Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2023

Age verification for adult websites may involve Australian government digital ID

‘We do not want young people having unfettered access to pornography,’ communications minister Michelle Rowland says

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023

Australian government threatens tougher regulation as eSafety commissioner decries Twitter’s ‘sewer rats’

Australian contacts for dealing with law enforcement issues, such as takedown notices for abuse or bullying have disappeared from the platform

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023

Urgent warning amid spike in budget scam texts

Scammers are using the federal budget to target financially stressed Australians, with a wave of deceitful texts prompting a warning.

The New Daily · May 10, 2023