As your Federal MP for Dunkley and a friend of Peta Murphy, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to honour the legacy of Peta.
I am committed to championing the implementation of the recommendations of the You Win Some, You Lose More report.
As a mum with a 17-year-old son, I am very aware of the prevalence of gambling advertising.
It’s far too much and gambling companies are targeting vulnerable groups, like young people and the socially isolated.
I will continue to advocate with my colleagues to the Minister to address all reforms championed by Peta and the committee that led the review.
The Albanese Labor Government is taking further action to reduce gambling harm - because we don’t want Australian kids growing up thinking sport and gambling are the same thing. They’re not.
The reforms will minimise children’s exposure to gambling harm by stopping the deluge of advertisements through:
Restricting gambling advertising on broadcast television to no more than three ads each hour between 6am and 8.30pm, with a complete ban during live sport broadcasts within those hours
Banning gambling ads on the radio during school drop off and pick up times (8am to 9am and 3pm to 4pm)
Banning gambling ads through online platforms, unless people have a logged in account, are over 18 and have the option to opt-out of gambling advertising
Banning the use of celebrities and sports players in gambling ads, along with odds-style ads targeting sports fans
Banning gambling ads in sports venues and on players’ and officials’ uniforms.
Complementing this strong action on gambling advertising, the Albanese Government will:
Crackdown on harmful and emerging online lottery products, as well as banning online keno “pocket pokies”
Make match-fixing criminal offences consistent across Australia, improving the integrity of Australian sport and lessening its appeal as a target for criminal infiltration
Boost enforcement against illegal offshore gambling providers
Continue work to strengthen BetStop - the National Self-Exclusion Register, following the recent statutory review
Expand financial counselling support for gambling and work to increase public awareness of online gambling harms. The Government will develop legislation to implement these measures, with reforms to begin from 1 January 2027.
I want to thank the people of Dunkley and beyond, along with the organisations and advocacy groups who have met with me, written to me, and pushed so hard for stronger gambling reform. Your advocacy has made all the difference.
This outcome is the work of many, not a few. My deep appreciation to you all.
