The Federal Government has today announced a package of gambling reforms, including restrictions on TV, radio and online gambling ads, a ban on celebrity and sports player endorsements, and the removal of gambling advertising from sports venues and player uniforms, with reforms to begin from 1 January 2027.
The announcement follows the 2023 parliamentary inquiry into online gambling chaired by Peta Murphy MP, which recommended a comprehensive phased ban on all gambling advertising and sponsorship, a duty of care on wagering operators, and a national strategy to prevent and reduce gambling harms.
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