Media releases

Wesley Mission's latest survey reveals 83% support for powering down poker machines between midnight and 10am. The community urges the NSW government to take stronger action on gambling reform and add

Budget forecasts pokie loss blowout thanks to misery tax

Record pokies losses in 2023 as NSW waits for real reform

Pressure mounting to power down pokies after midnight while signage reform proves positive

Albo urged to scratch sports betting advertising and give people a fighting chance against addiction

Local Government Areas experiencing the largest losses in NSW, Q1 and Q2 (calendar) 2023

NSW pokies losing streak continues to spin out of control

Shoot and share – it's a sign of the times

Wesley Mission welcomes BetStop and urges Govts to Not Stop there

Wesley Mission welcomes the government’s invitation to sit on the Independent Panel for Cashless Gaming Trial

Calls for urgent amendments to the Gaming Machines Act to prioritise the reduction of rampant gambling harm

Forum frustration – Government inaction at odds with community to call to action