Labor open to āsensible amendmentsā to gambling laws after inquiry hears alcohol and cocaine offered to punters | TheBriefWire
Labor open to āsensible amendmentsā to gambling laws after inquiry hears alcohol and cocaine offered to punters
Published 9 August 2026 Ā· politics
Sources say Albanese government willing to tighten rules on betting inducements but less likely to budge on TV and online Follow our Australia news live
Sources say Albanese government willing to tighten rules on betting inducements but less likely to budge on TV and online Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government is prepared to tighten rules on gambling inducements, but is less likely to budge on rules, as negotiations continue on wagering legislation, which so far has lacked the support needed to pass parliament. Federal Labor is open to considering amendments to its legislation from the Coalition when MPs return to Canberra this week, sources say. Continue reading...
Published: August 9, 2026 ā¢ 9:28 AM IST Ā· Updated: August 9, 2026 ā¢ 10:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Sources say Albanese government willing to tighten rules on betting inducements but less likely to budge on TV and online Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government is prepared to tighten rules on gambling inducements, but is less likely to budge on rules, as negotiations continue on wagering legislation, which so far has lacked the support needed to pass parliament.
Federal Labor is open to considering amendments to its legislation from the Coalition when MPs return to Canberra this week, sources say.
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