Tasmania scraps $100 daily gambling limit, defends controversial policy reversal
Tasmania's treasurer Eric Abetz defended scaled-back gambling reforms Friday, rejecting criticism that the government abandoned a mandatory pre-commitment card due to industry pressure. The cashless card, which would have capped daily losses at $100, was shelved pending a "national approach." Anti-gambling advocates condemned the decision as "cowardly," arguing the replacement measures including facial recognition technology would have minimal harm-reduction impact.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 06:38 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 06:51 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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