Civil society organisations launch 2023 State Election Platform, calling for leaders to ‘Put pokies in their place
Today, a growing coalition for gambling reform led by Wesley Mission will launch their official 2023 election campaign, Put Pokies …
Premier’s commitment to cashless gambling card welcome with technology precedent already being trialled in NSW
Public commitment to introduce a cashless gambling card in NSW has been met with significant support from gambling reform advocates, …
Vested interests should not limit urgent implementation of cashless gambling card
The NSW Crime Commission’s report into money laundering through poker machines in NSW pubs and clubs recommends the urgent introduction …
Clubs and pubs ‘camouflage of care for customers’ used to introduce surveillance technology
Wesley Mission is opposed to the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) by gambling venues as the little evidence available shows …
Wesley Mission response to Star Casino licence suspension
Wesley Mission is pleased to see the NSW Independent Casino Commission use its powers to suspend The Star’s licence and …
Open letter to the NSW Premier and Leader of the Opposition
Rev. Stu Cameron Very Rev. Sandy Grant CEO and Superintendent Rev. Stu Cameron …
Wesley Mission response to the release of the Bell Review report
Comments attributable to Rev Stu Cameron, CEO and Superintendent, Wesley Mission Yet again, another inquiry has revealed shocking evidence of …
Community voices strengthen legislation to hold casinos to account for gambling harm
Rushed reforms passed on Thursday to legislate recommendations from the Bergin report, but not before Independents and The Greens moved …
Community advocates call for casino reforms to address gambling harm as Crown Sydney opens
Wesley Mission, the Alliance for Gambling Reform, the Financial Counsellors’ Association of NSW (FCAN), the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS), Suicide Prevention Australia and the Uniting Church Synod of NSW & ACT have come together expressing deep concern for community wellbeing as Crown Sydney opens its gambling rooms at Barangaroo.
NSW poker machine losses total $135 billion in the last 30 years, double VIC losses
On Sunday, Victoria celebrated the grim 30-year anniversary of the introduction of poker machines to the state, with losses estimated …
Wesley Mission asks Australians if they’ve had a gutful of gambling ads
During COVID-19 lockdowns, many TV viewers noticed a massive increase in sports betting advertising. And it wasn’t just a factor …
Increased funding to expand evidence-based suicide prevention initiatives
Wesley Mission welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government and Department of Health to continue funding and expand Wesley LifeForce …