Summary
The Australian government is introducing new rules to limit gambling advertisements due to increasing public criticism about the impact of gambling. These rules restrict the timing and appearance of gambling ads but do not completely ban them. The changes have received mixed reactions, with some industry groups opposing them and others saying they do not go far enough.
Key Facts
- Australia has the highest losses per person from gambling worldwide.
- New rules will limit gambling ads on TV to three per hour between 6 am and 8:30 pm and ban them during live sports broadcasts in these hours.
- Gambling ads will not be allowed on radio during school pick-up and drop-off times.
- Celebrities and sports players cannot appear in gambling ads.
- Online gambling ads will only be shown to logged-in users over 18 who can opt-out.
- Gambling ads will be banned at sports venues and on players' and officials' uniforms.
- The government intends to target illegal offshore gambling sites and some types of online gambling.
- Response varies, with gambling industries warning of job impacts and some groups saying the rules aren't strict enough.
