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    Gambling advertising ban

     

    In 2023 MP Peta Murphy handed the government a report called “You Win Some, You Lose More”, a unanimous set of recommendations from a cross-party parliamentary joint committee. The key is a full ban on all forms of gambling advertising and marketing, phased in over three years. This is because we know ads normalise gambling, induce people to gamble more, and mislead children.

     

    The government still hasn’t made an announcement.

     

    Since the report was delivered, Wesley Mission has been working with our reform friends to convince the government to implement all the recommendations.

     

    It’s harder than we thought – the evidence is clear, public opinion is clear, the joint committee was clear. A total ban. Like tobacco is banned.

     

    We don’t understand why the government won’t do the right thing – except maybe the gambling industry, the broadcast industry, the sports industry all want to keep their profits, and are pressuring the government.

    Take action: Help make the ban happen

    Your email can counter the pressure being applied by gambling, broadcast, and sports industries. The government needs to hear directly from the people this policy is meant to protect.

     

    Use the buttons below to take action.

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    Why we need a full ban on sports gambling ads now

     

    Our CEO, Rev Stu Cameron was recorded in October 2023 explaining why we need a full ban on sports gambling ads.

    Authorised by Rev Stu Cameron, Wesley Mission, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000.