Australian government secures Coalition backing for gambling reform bill
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Australia’s federal government has secured Coalition support for the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill, iGaming Today reported on 18 August. The proposed legislation would restrict advertising and inducement marketing, introduce a unified advertising opt-out system and strengthen enforcement against illegal services. Broadcasters could still air three gambling adverts hourly between 5am and 8:30pm.
Why it matters
Operators would face advertising and inducement restrictions, while authorities would gain stronger enforcement against illegal gambling services.