Government Yet to Action Gambling Ad Ban, Citing Complexity

Labor points to past failed restrictions as justification for taking time, while the Opposition and crossbench demand immediate reforms on gambling ads.
Government Yet to Action Gambling Ad Ban, Citing Complexity
This photo taken shows a warning sign for gamblers posted at the Randwick Labor Club in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 21, 2012. William West/AFP via Getty Images
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Despite mounting pressure, the Australian government remains in no hurry to implement a gambling ad ban, arguing that a rushed approach could do more harm than good.

“We will only progress legislation to implement any form of online gambling advertising reform when we have concluded our consultation and we have a policy that we are confident in,” said Karen Goren, Deputy Government Whip in the Senate.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].