The Latest Breaking News from Tim Costello

Libs sound warning over plan issued by 'minister for closing clubs'

But government finds support for elements of pokie reduction plan.

The Canberra Times · Sep 15

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

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

Shock lottery deal 'handcuffs' state to gambling sector

A surprise state lottery deal has "handcuffed" future governments to the gambling industry and undone years of reform, a leading advocate says.

AAP · May 6

Greens and Australian Christian Lobby form ‘unholy alliance’ to shut down late-night pokies in NSW

Exclusive: The political foes have set aside decades of animosity to ‘work constructively on gambling reform’ after both describing the NSW government’s actions as insufficient

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025

What's gambling cost? Advocates slam political inaction

Gambling harm reduction advocates have launched fresh calls for reform on the second anniversary of a landmark report into problem gambling.

AAP · Jun 28, 2025

Australia in discussions to avoid ‘devastating consequences’ of US aid cuts for Pacific nations

Penny Wong says diplomats are consulting US government and ‘engaging with countries in our region’ to determine need for additional support

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

Another pokies reform shelved, slammed as 'deceitful'

An election promise to significantly reduce the number of pub pokies is gathering dust as an advocate slams a state's approach to reform.

AAP · Mar 4, 2025

Fears for needy as uncertain charities face cash crunch

One in three charities are unsure if they will be able to stay afloat, raising concerns about the winding back of community services.

AAP · Dec 16, 2024

Communications minister’s office admits gambling ad reform taking ‘longer than hoped’

Emails seen by Guardian Australia from Michelle Rowland's office say they ‘can’t commit to a revised timeframe’ on the long-awaited reforms

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2024