Australian government secures Coalition backing for gambling reform bill
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Australia’s federal government has secured Coalition support for the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill on 18 August. The proposed legislation would restrict advertising and inducement marketing, introduce a unified advertising opt-out system and strengthen enforcement against illegal services. Broadcasters could still air three gambling adverts hourly between 5am and 8:30pm.
Why it matters
Operators would face advertising and inducement restrictions, while authorities would gain stronger enforcement against illegal gambling services.