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Analysis
Rowland in the deep on Labor’s big gamble
It should have been a political win for Labor to curtail ads that annoy voters. Instead, questionable political management put the government on the defensive.
- by Paul Sakkal
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The two-letter word that will save sport from the grips of gambling ads
When our sporting codes talk about the health of the games they lead, and we love, what do they actually mean?
- by Tony Robinson
‘Nothing short of disgraceful’: Victorian minister wants full gambling ad ban
Melissa Horne says “absolutely predatory” gaming companies need to be reined in with federal laws that her late friend Peta Murphy championed.
- by Broede Carmody and Kieran Rooney
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NRL 2024
Why sports gambling ads need to be out of our lives
Debunking the arguments of those still in favour of sports betting is an important exercise.
- by Peter FitzSimons
TV companies launch last-minute bid to block total gambling ad ban
Three senior Albanese ministers have argued a blanket ban on sports bet promotions would cripple revenue for free-to-air TV in difficult times.
- by David Crowe, Paul Sakkal and Chris Barrett
Why this NSW MP says opposition is a ‘Coalition of cowards’ without Perrottet
Sydney MP Alex Greenwich says the NSW Coalition waited until Dominic Perrottet had left the building before abandoning his key policy.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Labor MPs say ‘total ban’ is the only way on gambling ads
The Albanese government risks a backlash from some of its own backbenchers if it does not put a total ban on gambling advertising, instead of a proposed partial ban.
- by David Crowe, Paul Sakkal and James Massola
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‘Put people first’: Late MP’s husband makes emotional plea on gambling reform
Former Labor MP Peta Murphy pushed for gambling reform until her death last year. Her husband says she “wouldn’t cop” the idea that doing something about it is too hard.
- by Paul Sakkal
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‘It’s too much’: Howard urges tobacco-like ban on gambling ads
The former prime minister and sports fan says the spread of gambling and the social harm from it is a serious issue for our country.
- by Paul Sakkal
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NSW may give reprieve to cash in casinos after Star boss plea
Changes to state casino law could include pushing back the deadline for mandatory carded play and increasing the cash limit.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Anthony Albanese
Gambling bosses blocked from speaking to PM, Rowland despite $110,000 ‘platinum’ membership
While bankers seek out the treasurer and miners pursue the resources minister at a Labor fundraising event, sports betting figures will not get access to their key targets.
- by Paul Sakkal