Critics say the government’s proposed changes to gambling advertising would betray the legacy of one of its MPs, the late Peta Murphy.
Independent MPs have accused the federal Labor government of kowtowing to gambling companies and betraying the legacy of one of its MPs, the late Peta Murphy, after this masthead flagged proposed changes that would cap, rather than ban, gambling advertisements., would cap gambling ads to two an hour on each channel until 10pm, ban gambling ads an hour before and after live sport, and include a blanket ban on betting ads on social media and other digital platforms.
“An overwhelming majority of Australians want to see strong action to address the enormous harm gambling causes. The Albanese government needs to find the courage to stand up to gambling companies and do what’s right for our community rather than caving again to pressure from vested interests.” Fellow Teal independent MP Zoe Daniel said that Rowland had met 66 times with gambling executives in six months, according to documents uncovered following a Freedom of Information inquiry initiated by Daniel.
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