Labor claims victory for doing the ‘bare minimum’ on gambling reform: Pocock
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Senator Pocock says Labor gambling reform bill is a bare‑minimum, ineffective measure ignored by the Murphy report.Summary
Independent senator David Pocock condemned Labor’s gambling reform legislation as a token effort that fails to address core issues, noting the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 passed the House with narrow support and will introduce limited advertising bans, commission restrictions, and an opt‑out register funded by a levy, while the government rejected the Murphy report’s call for a total advertising ban and a national regulator, and the Coalition, though supportive, faces dissent from some members who argue the reforms still favor gambling companies.
(Source：PerthNow)