Labor faces growing internal pressure to strengthen gambling reforms
The Australian federal government is facing internal pressure from Labor MPs to strengthen proposed gambling reforms. Lawmakers are pushing for stricter regulations on betting inducements and improved protections for vulnerable individuals.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant policy debate regarding the regulation of the gambling industry and the protection of citizens from predatory marketing practices.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has repeatedly defended Labor's gambling reforms and Australians "having a punt". ( AAP: Mick Tsikas )
The Albanese government faces internal pressure to strengthen its gambling reforms, with more MPs calling for sweeping amendments.
The communications minister says negotiations with the Coalition and Greens are ongoing amid a Senate gridlock.
The federal government is yet to receive amendments to its gambling reforms, with parliament resuming next week.
Link copied Share Share article Internal pressure is growing on the federal government to strengthen its gambling reforms, with more Labor MPs calling for an end to inducements used to entice people to keep wagering.
The draft legislation is friendless in its current form, with the Coalition, Greens and crossbenchers all calling for sweeping amendments to ensure children and vulnerable Australians are protected from gambling harm.
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