Australian government proposes national register to block gambling adverts
Australia’s government proposed a national register allowing people to opt out of gambling advertising, Communications Minister Anika Wells said in Parliament on 17 August 2026. Wells introduced legislation for a levy on sports betting companies to fund the register, while other proposed measures include limits on television advertising and restrictions on inducements and influencer marketing.
Sports betting companies could face a levy, while the proposed reforms would impose new advertising restrictions across several channels.