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Gambling reform advocates dismayed after Albanese government defers action on national regulator

Gambling reform advocates dismayed after Albanese government defers action on national regulator



Tim Costello says ‘I never thought I would see in my lifetime John Howard to the left of Anthony Albanese on an issue’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGambling reform advocates have blasted the Albanese government for ruling out a national gambling regulator and pushing ahead with a partial TV ad ban only.The social services minister, Amanda Rishworth, said on Sunday that the recommendation for a national regulator “would involve states and territories handing over their powers to the commonwealth”, confirming that “at this point, that is not in the discussions”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/sep/02/australia-gambling-ad-ban-laws

Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Publish date : 2024-09-02 03:50:14

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