Proposed bans on online ads and inducements would make a difference to problem gambling, campaigners concedeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesFull Story podcast: the media is in crisis, gambling ads are not the answerGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLabor’s proposed gambling ad restrictions are “manifestly inadequate”, advocates and health experts have warned, after revelations print ads will be exempted and restrictions on broadcast ads will not apply until July 2026.But there was some praise for the changes which were expected to include a broad ban on online ads and a ban on inducements, which the Alliance for Gambling Reform said would make a “significant difference” to problem gambling.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
Publish date : 2024-08-16 05:33:17
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