Australia’s parliament approves gambling reform bill
Australia’s parliament approved the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 on 20 August after the government reached an agreement with the Liberal National Coalition. The bill restricts gambling advertising during live sport and introduces bans covering sports venues, uniforms, endorsements by athletes and celebrities, radio advertising at school travel times and broadcasters promoting odds.
Operators and media businesses face new restrictions on gambling advertising and sports sponsorship under the approved bill.