ACT Greens want crackdown on 'harmful' gambling advertising, Canberra Stadium ban
The ACT Greens propose banning gambling ads at Canberra Stadium and restricting online ads to protect children from 'brainwashing' by the industry.Summary
The ACT Greens are advocating for a ban on gambling advertisements at Canberra Stadium and stricter restrictions on online ads during major sports fixtures. Gambling harm spokeswoman Rebecca Vassarotti argues that the industry has "successfully brainwashed our kids" by relentlessly targeting 12-to-17-year-olds with betting promotions. She stated that "big corporations have conditioned a new generation to believe that you cannot love sport without placing a punt." The Greens have offered to negotiate with the Labor government to implement these measures. A Legislative Assembly inquiry previously recommended a full gambling advertising ban to lower suicide risk among men. Gaming Minister Marisa Paterson welcomed the federal government's proposed legislation to restrict gambling advertising and noted that the ACT is committed to its gambling harm reduction agenda, including mandatory cashless gaming and a modernized self-exclusion system.
(Source：The Canberra Times)