Peta Murphy called for gambling reform three years ago. Her husband says Labor’s changes fall ‘well short’
The Australian government is set to pass legislation restricting gambling advertisements, though critics argue the reforms are insufficient. The husband of the late MP Peta Murphy, who championed these reforms, noted that lobbying power significantly watered down the original recommendations.
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This highlights the ongoing tension between public health advocacy and the influence of powerful industry lobbying groups in legislative processes.
Peta Murphy in 2023. It is nearly 1,150 days since Murphy handed down her landmark report on gambling harms. Peta Murphy in 2023. It is nearly 1,150 days since Murphy handed down her landmark report on gambling harms. Gambling Peta Murphy called for gambling reform three years ago. Her husband says Labor’s changes fall ‘well short’ The government’s gambling ad changes are expected to pass the Senate on Wednesday night or Thursday morning with the Coalition’s support
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The husband of the late Labor MP Peta Murphy has said the government’s gambling reform “falls well short” of what she called for in 2023, lamenting that its shortcomings were due to the “considerable lobbying power” of the wagering, sporting and media industries.
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