Labor retains power as Australia's gambling advertising reforms remain limited
The Australian Labor Party won the recent election and secured 85 of the 151 seats in the House of Representatives. Its existing gambling advertising measures include restrictions around children's programming and live sport, while stricter broadcasting rules are scheduled for mid-2026; a broader ban on online inducements has been proposed.
Operators and broadcasters face continued restrictions, with further advertising rules scheduled to take effect from mid-2026.