Has the PM squandered his 'Big Tobacco' moment with gambling ads?
Abc
Critics say PM Albanese's response to gambling ads inquiry is timid and fails to protect children.Summary
In 1992, Australia banned tobacco advertising in sport to curb smoking harms. Thirty years later, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a similar opportunity to address gambling advertising. His government's response to the Peta Murphy inquiry, released during the federal budget, was criticized for being timid and burying key recommendations. While reforms ban gambling ads on jerseys and during the day, they lack a total ban and a national regulator. Critics argue this fails to protect children and is influenced by powerful gambling interests like the AFL and NRL. The Northern Territory's part-time regulator remains, though it faces criticism for being too close to the industry.
(Source：Abc)