The Greens have accused Labor of “giving gambling ads for Christmas”.Australia.- The Australian Greens party has issued a statement accusing the Labor party and Peter Dutton, the current leader of the opposition, of “giving gambling ads for Christmas” after a bill to ban gambling ads was rejected in
The largest proportion of losses were on machines.Australia.- The Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, Queensland Treasury,has shared the 39th edition of its Australian gambling statistics. The report finds that gambling losses in the country rose from AU$25.6bn (US$17.21bn) in the 2018-19 f
Prime minister Anthony Albanese said discussions continue.Australia.- The government has denied Sky News reports of an immediate ban on online gambling ads and a partial ban on television ads from 2026. Speaking at a press conference, Prime minister Anthony Albanese said the government was still in
The survey found that only 37 per cent of respondentssupport a total ban.Australia.- A survey conducted by Freshwater Strategy has found that 56 per cent of respondents are in favour of moderate restrictions on gambling ads in Australia while only 37 per cent support a total ban. The research found
The Greens have proposed a new tax on technology giants to support traditional media, coupled with a ban on all gambling advertisements, as commercial broadcasters seek compensation in response to Labor’s proposed restrictions. Greens communications spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young dismissed Bill Sh
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