Australian MP says gambling ad ban could pass under free vote
Australian Labor MP Mike Freelander said a parliamentary conscience vote could pass a ban on gambling advertising, describing the issue as a public health concern. Liberal MP Simon Kennedy and independent MP Kate Chaney also voiced support for reform; a parliamentary group was due to host advocates in Canberra to present research backing a national gambling regulator.
A cross-party push for advertising restrictions could shape future gambling reform and compliance requirements in Australia.