Australia's states rely on gambling taxes as reform pressure builds
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Australia's gambling reform debate is constrained by state and territory dependence on gambling tax revenue. State and territory governments are forecast to collect more than $10.5bn in gambling taxes in 2025/26, with New South Wales raising about $3.6bn in 2024/25, roughly 7% of its total tax revenue.
Why it matters
Operators face reform shaped by states' need to protect gambling tax revenue that funds public services.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Australia's states rely on gambling taxes as reform pressure builds”, 27 July 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/australia-s-states-rely-on-gambling-taxes-as-reform-pressure-builds/