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Australia’s new gambling ad crackdown is sparking fierce debate — with critics calling it a weak compromise that fails to protect vulnerable Australians, especially youth, from the addictive lure of online betting and poker machines. While the federal government touts restrictions on sports ads, TV timing, and celebrity endorsements, reform advocates slam it as watered-down compared to a parliamentary inquiry’s call for a full online ad ban within three years. Meanwhile, NSW pushes to phase out thousands of poker machines over the next decade — highlighting the growing tension between federal and state powers in tackling a problem that costs billions annually. With a Senate inquiry looming, the real question remains: are these measures a genuine step forward — or just a nod to industry lobbying?

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