Gambling reform is heating up in Australia as lawmakers clash over how betting ads should be regulated, with new rules aiming to give users control and curb incentives for vulnerable gamblers—but critics say it’s still not enough. Opposition MPs defied their party to block key changes, citing past inquiries that called for a total ban on gambling ads, while the late Peta Murphy’s widow praised the bill’s progress but warned industry lobbying has watered it down. As the Senate debates tweaks designed to stop targeting problem gamblers, fears grow that loopholes may just drive users to unregulated offshore sites. With politicians crossing lines, industry pushing back, and advocates demanding more, this isn’t just policy—it’s a high-stakes battle over who gets to shape the future of gambling harm in Australia.
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