Regulator · Australia
The federal government that announced the package of gambling advertising and harm-minimisation reforms.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on 3 September that the government has "not come to a conclusion" on gambling advertising reform, after Sky News reported that a near-immediate ban on online ads and a partial TV ban from 2026 had been settled. Sky News also reported that the government will not create an independent gambling regulator.
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The federal government has announced a package of gambling reforms that would cap and restrict advertising, ban ads in sports venues and on uniforms, and prohibit online 'pocket pokies'. The measures are due to take effect on 1 January 2027, with legislation to be introduced to parliament in May. Industry group Responsible Wagering Australia has criticised the lack of consultation.
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