Former Liberal MP condemns Coalition for backing gambling reforms that ‘let down’ vulnerable Australians
Summary
Former Liberal MP Jenny Ware criticized the Coalition for supporting Labor’s gambling reform laws, saying they do not do enough to protect vulnerable Australians. The new laws limit gambling ads on TV and online but stop short of a full ban recommended by a parliamentary inquiry.Key Facts
- Jenny Ware, a former Liberal MP, says the gambling reforms let down vulnerable Australians.
- The reforms limit TV ads to three per hour between 5 am and 8:30 pm.
- Online gambling ads will only be shown to adults over 18, with an option to opt out.
- Advertising on sports jerseys and stadiums will eventually be banned.
- The reforms introduce restrictions on inducements, celebrity endorsements, and employee commissions linked to gambling losses.
- There is an upcoming online “opt-out register” for gambling ads, but details are unclear, causing concern in the gambling and tech industries.
- The government rejected a full ban on gambling ads recommended by a 2023 inquiry led by the late MP Peta Murphy.
- Some MPs, including from the Coalition, voted against the reforms seeking stronger protections.
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