Article 69Z2Q ACT plans hefty restrictions or possible ban on ‘insidious’ sports gambling ads

ACT plans hefty restrictions or possible ban on ‘insidious’ sports gambling ads

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Henry Belot
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Attorney general Shane Rattenbury says territory may take action unilaterally if federal government does not act

The ACT government has outlined plans to legislate hefty restrictions and a possible outright ban on sports gambling ads with senior ministers warning the pernicious" promotions have caused undue harm to the community.

The confirmation comes as the federal crossbench MPs Monique Ryan and Rebekha Sharkie add their names to a growing list of politicians uncomfortable with the volume of gambling ads and calling for federal government intervention to reduce harm.

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