Labor criticised for meetings with betting companies ahead of decision on gambling ads
by Paul Karp and Natasha May from World news | The Guardian on (#6PR4W)
Crossbenchers are furious at reports the government will propose a cap on television ads instead of a total ban
The government has come under fire for consulting betting, sport and media companies ahead of gambling harm advocates, as it prepares to respond to a plan that would ban all gambling ads.
Crossbenchers are furious over reports Labor will propose a cap on television ads instead of a total ban, with the Greens and independents warning anything short of a blanket ban could be amended by a hostile Senate.
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