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Australian House passes gambling advertising reform bill

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Australia’s House of Representatives passed the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 by 103 votes to 14, reportedly introducing advertising restrictions, tighter rules on incentives and customer-based commissions, and a national opt-out register for wagering ads. The register is expected to be funded by a levy on operators; the bill received support from Labor and the Coalition after amendments.

The bill would impose new advertising and incentive rules and a levy-funded opt-out register for wagering operators if enacted.

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Australian government and Coalition agree online gambling ad opt-out register

Australia’s Labor government and the opposition Coalition agreed to establish a national register for opting out of online wagering advertisements as the government seeks to advance its reforms through parliament. Communications Minister Anika Wells said ACMA would establish and administer the proposed register, funded by a levy on licensed interactive wagering providers. The proposed reforms also include restrictions on some inducements and referral arrangements; independent Senator David Pocock said he would oppose the legislation.

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