Gambling Bill Under Fire | Sydney News

The government’s gambling reform bill is in deep trouble, facing fierce criticism from the Coalition who call it riddled with holes — especially on bonus bets and advertising rules. The Prime Minister’s past opposition to similar measures adds awkwardness, while the communications team can’t even explain why three ads per hour was chosen. Coalition spokeswoman Sarah Henderson warns the bill fails vulnerable Australians, echoing bipartisan 2023 recommendations that were ignored — like banning bonus bets and all gambling ads. Labor’s compromise allows three TV ads hourly and weak online controls, raising privacy concerns and rolling back previous protections. Meanwhile, the Coalition highlights predatory inducements — like $50K in free bets after $500K lost — arguing the government has dropped the ball on real reform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a38493aa7acba802