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Albanese’s gambling reform – big money versus the 'nanny state'
Published 1 week, 3 days ago
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been slammed – over the course of years – for failing to crack down on the more than 1 million gambling ads broadcast every year on Australia's free-to-air TV and radio, not to mention the rest of our gambling industry, which has driven some families to financial ruin.
Then, finally, just over a week ago, came the prime minister’s announcement of a gambling overhaul.
Today, business reporter Kishor Napier-Raman on just how much so-called “filthy money” our government is taking away from stakeholders, and if there’s any chance these reforms might break the link between children and sports wagering.
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