Major football codes and gambling firms directly lobbied Albanese’s office on ad ban, documents show

NRL, AFL and betting companies intensified efforts to try to influence PM in lead-up to finals

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Newly released documents show how in the lead-up to footy finals the NRL, AFL and major wagering companies accelerated and intensified their efforts to directly lobby the prime minister's office to influence a proposed gambling ad ban.

The gambling industry's peak body sought to bypass the responsible minister and discuss ad ban issues directly with Anthony Albanese, according to documents tabled in parliament on Friday, which revealed details of letters, emails and meeting agendas and memos.

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