Monique Ryan introduces bill on gambling harm and public health in Australia
Independent MP Monique Ryan introduced a private member’s bill in Australia on 2 March 2026 that would require the Australian Centre for Disease Control to recognise gambling as a significant health threat. The article reports that the bill aims to strengthen national data collection; the federal government defended its existing measures, while Responsible Wagering Australia acknowledged that gambling products can cause harm.
The bill would make gambling a recognised health threat and strengthen national data collection, while the government defends existing measures.