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Laborâs gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
Published 5 August 2026 ¡ politics
Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our
Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Labor will be forced to make major changes to its planned crackdown on online gambling, as the Coalition, Greens and independents demand tougher rules to stop betting companies offering generous inducements as well as further limits on broadcast. After a two-day inquiry including sensational evidence that gambling companies allegedly provided illegal drugs and access to sex workers to keep problem gamblers betting, the Coalition confirmed on Wednesday afternoon it would seek âcrucial amendmentsâ before agreeing to support the governmentâs legislation. Continue reading...
Published: August 5, 2026 ⢠1:20 PM IST ¡ Updated: August 5, 2026 ⢠2:10 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Labor will be forced to make major changes to its planned crackdown on online gambling, as the Coalition, Greens and independents demand tougher rules to stop betting companies offering generous inducements as well as further limits on broadcast.
After a two-day inquiry including sensational evidence that gambling companies allegedly provided illegal drugs and access to sex workers to keep problem gamblers betting, the Coalition confirmed on Wednesday afternoon it would seek âcrucial amendmentsâ before agreeing to support the governmentâs legislation.
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