Tim Costello has backed ClubsNSW's decision to sack Josh Landis after comments on Dominic Perrottet's faith, with the gambling reform advocate arguing the Premier has shown an 'absolute unwavering commitment' to problem gaming compared to Chris Minns.
Chief Advocate, Centre for Gambling Reform Tim Costello declares ClubsNSW"made the right decision" in sacking Josh Landis as CEO.after making a series of controversial comments about Premier Dominic Perrottet's faith.
Love news? Stream 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 "It was the catholic comment and really the NRA style propaganda of NSW opposing all the evidence," he said.Mr Costello reiterated if ClubsNSW didn't"abandon" those opposing cashless cards, it will start"hurting the community".
"The decision of ClubsNSW to get a new CEO is a matter for them but what I will say is that the industry who wants us to worship at the altar of gambling should be the last people commenting on peoples’ religious beliefs," he said. “Minns hasn’t committed to the cashless card...Dominic Perrottet has shown an absolute unwavering commitment," he said.
In the face of mounting backlash following the Premier’s criticism, Mr Landis issued a grovelling apology for the comments made to the Sydney Morning Herald.
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