Ban extended, opt-out scheme developed in gambling laws
Australia has tightened gambling advertising rules, limiting ads, banning them during sports, adding opt‑out and stricter inducement restrictions.Summary
Australia’s parliament passed a comprehensive overhaul of gambling advertising laws, extending the ban on ads during live sports and the 15 minutes before games, and limiting broadcasts to three ads per hour between 5 am and 8:30 pm. The new rules also prohibit gambling ads on player jerseys and stadiums, and enforce the same restrictions on online platforms as on broadcast TV. A key feature is a one‑stop‑shop opt‑out system for consumers, funded by betting companies and overseen by the communications watchdog. Inducement marketing is banned for 14 days after sign‑up and entirely for those identified as at risk, while staff commissions based on customer activity are outlawed. The legislation will be reviewed after three years.
(Source：PerthNow)