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Keep up-to-date with news on our activities, events and our wins, as we work together to put pokies in their place.

Why is Wesley Mission advocating for Gambling Reform
Wesley Mission CEO and Superintendent Rev Stu Cameron explains why gambling reform is core to Wesley Mission’s gospel work, core to our mission to continuing the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed. We believe that Jesus was always on the side of, always looking out for, always compassionate to the marginalised. People suffering harm from gambling are also suffering marginalisation.
Sophia’s speech in NSW Parliament
Aged 11, Sophia knew what she would do if she was Premier for the day – ban all pokies. Watch Sophia’s speech for the 2022 Bear Pit Speaking Competition, where she was runner up.

Media releases

Podium finish for Western Sydney pubs

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

Other media

The Sydney Morning Herald has been running a series of stories about the gambling industry in NSW, gambling harm and gambling reform. You can find them grouped here Topic | Gambling | The Sydney Morning Herald (smh.com.au)

‘Suddenly it’s cool’: children believe use of influencers in gambling ads makes it seem fun

Lobby group calls for pokies venues to be exempt from facial recognition and biometric data laws

Community pays the price for pokies funds

Gambling tax concessions for NSW clubs to crack $1 billion

Lobbyists lining up to put their case to minister over Australia-wide ban on gambling ads

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