'Misery and loss': long-awaited gambling ad ban panned
The Australian government introduced gambling ad reform legislation on Thursday, but opposition and backbenchers criticized it for not going far enough. Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young stated the bill fails to protect families, while Labor backbencher Louise Miller-Frost acknowledged further measures are necessary. A Senate inquiry will review the legislation, with a report due on August 17.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 07:48 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 07:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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