Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
The Australian Labor government faces a legislative hurdle as the Coalition and other parties demand stricter gambling advertising reforms. The bill is currently stalled following allegations of illegal activities by gambling companies.
Why it matters
Legislative gridlock on gambling reform reflects significant political pressure to address public health and ethical concerns regarding the betting industry.
Anthony Albanese has also faced internal revolt over the gambling advertising bill, with Labor MPs calling for tougher rules this week. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Anthony Albanese has also faced internal revolt over the gambling advertising bill, with Labor MPs calling for tougher rules this week. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Gambling Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Labor will be forced to make major changes to its planned crackdown on online gambling advertising, as the Coalition, Greens and independents demand tougher rules to stop betting companies offering generous inducements as well as further limits on broadcast ads.
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