Labor urged not to ‘go soft’ on gambling ads after reports the government may resist a total ban
by Josh Butler from World news | The Guardian on (#71KPA)
Crossbenchers and gambling harm advocates criticise suggestion the long-delayed recommendation may not happen due to under-16s social media ban
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Crossbench politicians and gambling harm advocates have urged the Albanese government to follow through on the late MP Peta Murphy's long-delayed recommendation to ban wagering ads, amid media reports Labor may baulk at putting major restrictions on television and online promotions.
The Australian Financial Review reported on Thursday the government may not pursue a total ban on online gambling ads, partly due to the under-16s social media ban helping stop children seeing digital advertisements.
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