Labor pledges opt-out register for online gambling ads as Pocock calls out shortfalls in government’s bill
The Australian Labor government has proposed an opt-out register for online gambling advertisements to address public concerns. However, critics, including opposition members and independents, argue the measure is insufficient and are calling for stricter regulations or an outright ban.
Why it matters
The debate reflects growing public and political concern over the prevalence of gambling advertising and its impact on social welfare.
Labor pledged a new single-service opt-out register for gambling ads – an idea similar to the Do Not Call register for spam calls. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Labor pledged a new single-service opt-out register for gambling ads – an idea similar to the Do Not Call register for spam calls. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Gambling Labor pledges opt-out register for online gambling ads as Pocock calls out shortfalls in government’s bill The new measure falls short of calls for gambling ads to move to an opt-in model, or for an outright ban
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