There are new concerns that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is caving in to demands from the gambling and media lobby to water down the late Peta Murphy’s bi-partisan supported gambling advertising reforms.
It has triggered an internal revolt from some Labor MPs, who are yet to see the government’s response to the landmark report into gambling reform, You Win Some, You Lose More.
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Australia leads the world in gambling losses The Petersham principle: Putting paid to pokies in NSWWhile industry stakeholders enjoy expensive lunches and closed-door lobbyist meetings with the government, advocates working to reduce harm to children were told to sign a non-disclosure agreement to receive briefings.
Leading advocate to stop gambling harm Tim Costello said he would do no such thing, saying: “I’ve been working in gambling reform for 30 years … never once have I been asked to sign an NDA.”
It has only fuelled speculation that any back down by Albanese would be to assuage the gaming and racing industries, ahead of the looming election.
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