Albanese gives ground on gambling inducements as Labor and Coalition inch towards deal
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Angus Taylor are nearing a deal to implement stricter regulations on gambling advertising and inducements. The proposed legislation aims to reduce children's exposure to gambling and curb predatory marketing practices.
Why it matters
This bipartisan effort reflects growing public and political concern over the social impact of gambling and the effectiveness of current advertising regulations.
Anthony Albanese, pictured, met with the opposition leader, Angus Taylor in Canberra on Monday. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Anthony Albanese, pictured, met with the opposition leader, Angus Taylor in Canberra on Monday. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Australian politics Albanese gives ground on gambling inducements as Labor and Coalition inch towards deal Prime minister and opposition leader meet in Canberra to advance agreement on gambling advertising
Prefer the Guardian on Google Anthony Albanese has bowed to pressure and will limit gambling inducements as part of a deal between Labor and Angus Taylor, even as some Liberals warn it might not do enough to help vulnerable people.
The prime minister and the opposition leader met in Canberra on Monday to negotiate the deal, a week after sensational revelations about illegal drugs, sex workers and alcohol being provided to high-spending gamblers.
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