The Greens have offered to support a partial ban on sports betting advertisements, aiming to pressure the Labor government into curbing the volume of gambling ads on television and online. This comes after Labor faced criticism for delaying its promise to reduce gambling advertisements due to industry resistance.
The Greens have written to Labor, proposing their support for a partial ban on sports betting advertisements. This comes after the Greens previously advocated for a complete ban. Labor has faced criticism for delaying its promise to reduce gambling advertisements due to opposition from industry players, including wagering firms, sporting organizations, and media companies. This delay has frustrated gambling reform advocates and some members within Labor's own ranks.
\The Greens' proposed partial ban aims to curb the volume of gambling ads on television and online. In a letter to Communications Minister Michelle Rowland, Greens spokesperson for communications, Sarah Hanson-Young, outlined their support for several key measures, including banning all gambling ads one hour before and after sports broadcasts, restricting ads during sports events to a maximum of two per hour, and banning all gambling advertising on social media, in stadiums, and on players' uniforms. \Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledges Labor's previous actions on gambling reform, such as banning credit card usage for gambling and introducing BetStop, a self-exclusion tool. However, he faces increasing pressure from within his party and crossbench parliamentarians to implement the recommendations of the 2023 parliamentary inquiry led by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, which called for a phased-in complete ban on gambling advertising. Albanese has expressed concerns about potential 'unintended consequences' from drastic changes but has also admitted that the exposure of children to a constant barrage of gambling ads during sports broadcasts is 'untenable'. \With the two-week parliamentary sitting commencing on Tuesday potentially being the last chance for legislation in this term before the election, the Greens are pushing for swift action. The Senate will debate a Greens bill on banning gambling ads on Wednesday, which could be amended to reflect their offer of supporting a partial ban. Tim Costello, chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, has urged the Prime Minister to implement at least a partial ban, focusing on social media and limiting broadcast advertising to protect children from being 'groomed' by gambling advertisements
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