Labor Under Fire on Poker Machines | Australia News

Sydney Mayor Darcy Byrne is going nuclear on his own Labor party, slamming them for caving to the poker machine lobby — comparing their cowardice to the NRA’s grip on U.S. politics. He’s demanding action to cut 45,000 machines over ten years, arguing public health and working-class families must trump private profits. With NSW Labor set to debate gaming policy, Byrne’s allies — including union boss Mark Morey — are escalating pressure on Premier Chris Minns, warning that gambling harm is a silent crisis wrecking schools, hospitals, and homes. Despite a 2013 report revealing the industry’s ties to the NRA and a 18-month delay in reform, the government’s proposed measures fall short of the Crime Commission’s cashless gaming recommendation — leaving Byrne furious and the public at risk. 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/5180b04ece622e78