Carried out by The Australia Institute, the online survey found two-thirds of respondents thought a ban on junk food advertising during children's TV watching hours would be a good idea, while 71 per cent wanted an end to gambling commercials.
abc.net.au/news/poll-aussies-back-bans-on-junk-food-gambling-alcohol-ads/101381082A new poll suggests the majority of Australians would like to see more restrictions or bans on TV advertising featuring gambling, junk food and alcohol.The Australia Institute think tank survey suggests support for more restrictions on TV advertisingThe ban on tobacco advertising remains very popular
Labor, Coalition and Greens voters had a similar level of agreement about the ban, while only a slim majority — 52 per cent — of One Nation voters supported it. But the appropriateness of the rules often enters the political debate at this time of the year, as more Australians tune in for football finals.
Victorian MP Zoe Daniel would like a fresh parliamentary inquiry into the promotion of sports gambling.
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