NSW Labor to adopt tougher pokies stance as Sydney inner west mayor says ‘momentum for real reform unstoppable’
Summary
New South Wales (NSW) Labor party will support stronger rules to reduce problem gambling linked to poker machines before the next election. The party aims to stop new machine licenses, tax clubs that earn a lot from machines more, and cut the number of these machines by half within ten years.Key Facts
- NSW Labor plans to take stronger action on poker machine gambling problems.
- They will stop issuing new licenses for poker machines.
- Clubs making more than $20 million from machines will pay higher taxes.
- The goal is to reduce the number of poker machines in NSW by 50% over ten years.
- The motion has strong support from the Labor left and will likely pass at the party conference.
- NSW Premier Chris Minns is aware of the plan but not directly involved in making it.
- A separate discussion about repealing protest laws was pushed down the agenda, causing tension at the conference.
- There were protests during speeches by key political figures, including the Prime Minister, involving Palestinian flags and anti-war messages.
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