Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ to gambling laws after inquiry hears alcohol and cocaine offered to punters
Sources say Albanese government willing to tighten rules on betting inducements but less likely to budge on TV and online advertisements 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 advertising rules, as negotiations…
The Albanese government is open to tightening rules on gambling inducements. According to sources, Federal Labor is willing to consider amendments to its legislation from the Coalition.
The proposed changes relate to wagering legislation, which has yet to gain the necessary support to pass parliament.
The government appears more likely to compromise on rules regarding betting inducements than on TV and online advertisements, reports The Guardian.
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