Gambling Reforms Pushed Ahead in Honour of Late MP

Published on December 20, 2023

Online gambling policies have been revisited following the death of federal Labor MP Peta Murphy, who advocated against online gambling during her time in office. Ms. Murphy, who strongly supported the removal of online gambling advertisements in all forms, passed away earlier this month due to a long battle with breast cancer. “Gambling advertising and simulated gambling through video games, is grooming children and young people to gamble and encourages riskier behaviour,” the late Ms. Murphy stated during the release of the “You win some you lose more” report. The report includes 31 recommendations to reduce the harm online gambling was causing Australians, including a three year phasing ban on all online gambling advertisement, a harm reduction levy on online wagering service providers (WSPs), and an online gambling ombudsman....

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