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Parliament reports still stacked in government in-tray

Dozens of parliamentary reports remain unanswered by government months after they were handed down, while others are brushed with stock responses.

AAP · 12h ago

A ‘shiny, dangling carrot’ lured Jesse into gambling. He says Labor’s reform won’t stop others being sucked in

The government says it’s stopping ‘the most toxic’ gambling company strategies. Former addicts say it will do ‘absolutely nothing’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

'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

Australian families are losing loved ones to gambling. The industry’s ‘I know nothing’ defence beggars belief

Australians are the biggest gambling losers in the world. Labor’s feeble ‘reforms’ aren’t close to good enough

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

Gambling showdown looms: Labor MPs now urging govt to get tougher on gambling

Alicia Payne wants to strengthen proposed national laws.

The Canberra Times · Aug 8

Amid a week of sex and drug allegations, Pocock summed up Albanese’s gambling plan with one word

Independent senator says it is a ‘tragedy’ that PM is standing in the way of strong public and bipartisan support for tougher laws

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7

Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements

Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiate

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations

Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

Escorts, drugs: big-spending gamblers' inducements

Gambling reform advocates have issued a plea to the government to stamp out the predatory behaviour of major betting companies.

AAP · Aug 3

Governments have a financial vested interest not to reform gambling laws. Here’s why

Reforming Australia’s gambling industry has been one of the most high-profile political issues of recent years. Constantly in the headlines, there are high levels of public support to bring in tougher rules, including gambling advertising bans.

The Conversation · Jul 27