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Labor, Liberals cash out on total gambling ad ban

The major parties voted against a total online gambling ad ban as the government works through its plan to temper the torrent of betting material during sports.

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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.

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Free-to-air TV in ‘diabolical trouble’ and needs gambling ads to stay afloat, Bill Shorten says

Labor minister tells ABC’s Q+A that he is ‘not convinced that complete prohibition works’

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Albanese government pushing for gambling ad cap despite calls for total ban

Labor faces resistance from backbenchers and the Greens, who are calling for a complete ban

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'I couldn't get away': calls for total gambling ad ban

Constant exposure to advertising is changing Australians' relationship with sport and a former addict has called for a total ban on gambling ads.

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Five issues that threaten to derail the Albanese government’s plans before the next election

The PM wants the focus to be on first-term achievements and cost-of-living relief but question marks remain over religious freedoms and gambling ads

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Pressure builds for gambling ad ban

As Australians continue to lose more to gambling than any other country in the world, pressure is mounting on both sides of politics to reform the sector.

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John Howard, Malcolm Turnbull and former premiers join call for ban on gambling ads

Former political leaders and prominent Australians sign open letter demanding action from Albanese government

The Guardian - AU

The government is under pressure to ban gambling ads. History shows half-measures don’t work

The federal government is due to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling.

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

Crossbenchers are furious at reports the government will propose a cap on television ads instead of a total ban

The Guardian - AU

Watered-down gambling reform a 'slap in the face': MP

Reports a total ban on gambling ads would be knocked back in favour of a partial phase out have been criticised by independent MPs

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'Half-hearted' gambling crackdown blasted by reformers

Reports the government will opt against a complete ban on gambling advertising have been poorly received by advocates, who say the move would be a "betrayal".

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‘A total cop-out’ if Albanese government refuses blanket ban on gambling ads, Pocock says

Betting ads would remain on television but be banned on social media and other digital platforms under intended proposal

The Guardian - AU

Online gambling in Australia has ‘exponentially increased’, new report warns

Australians are continuing to gamble at a ‘new normal’ of elevated post-pandemic levels, researchers say

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Lack of play on betting ads a year from landmark review

A lack of action to stop the ubiquitous nature of betting ads targeting young people has been branded disappointing a year after a landmark review.

The Guardian - AU

A third of Australian bets found to be placed by problem gamblers amid warning of ‘predatory’ industry

Exclusive: Number of people betting on sport jumps in past five years while reform advocates say bookmakers ‘grooming children’

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Victorian premier accuses pro-Palestine protesters of bringing ‘violence, homophobia and antisemitism’ to Labor conference

Six motions calling for end to Israel-Gaza conflict carried after Jacinta Allan says she is ‘disgusted’ by behaviour of protesters at Labor state conference

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‘We know the community is over it’: how self-regulation of gambling ads came unstuck minutes into an AFL game

Clubs and bookmakers have set their own restrictions as campaigners await a decision on a proposed ban

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Senator quits party to sit as independent – as it happened

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Labor rejects complacency claims after Dunkley win

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has denied suggestions the federal government is taking anything for granted after retaining the seat of Dunkley at a by-election.

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Libs optimistic as Labor holds Dunkley despite swing

The Liberals say they're in striking distance of winning Dunkley at the next poll after Labor retained the seat at a by-election, albeit with a reduced margin.

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Labor claims victory as Liberal swing falls short – as it happened

Jodie Belyea retains seat for Labor as Liberal frontbencher Sussan Ley tries to play down result

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PM's birthday wish granted as Labor retain Dunkley

Labor is projected to retain the Melbourne federal seat of Dunkley despite a swing to the Liberals as both parties talked down their chances before the vote.

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Crime, aspiration and the underdog status: Albanese and Dutton make final pitches in tight Dunkley race

Labor highlights tax changes and legacy of late MP Peta Murphy, while Liberals’ Nathan Conroy tells ‘scared’ voters to ‘send a message’ to government on law and order

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Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Racial profiling did not contribute to the arrest of a former immigration detainee wrongly charged with sexual assault, Victoria Police say.

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