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This section contains links to media releases about gambling and responsible gambling from government, industry and other bodies in Australia and New Zealand.
Building A Safer And Fairer State For All Victorians
The Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, has announced a significant boost in funding for casino and gambling regulation.
The Victorian Budget 2022/23 provides $55.6 million to implement recommendations from the Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence to ensure Victoria’s casino...
948 gambling ads daily on Victorian free-to-air tv
New Nielsen research shows a significant increase of expenditure on gambling advertising on Victorian free-to-air tv.
Expenditure on gambling ads on Victorian free-to-air TV was more than three times the spend on alcohol advertising during 2021, with an average 948 gambling ads broadcast daily.
...Racing gives record $1.9 billion boost to Queensland economy
The economic contribution of the Queensland racing industry has grown 60% to a record $1.9 billion, with a new report released showing the industry supported nearly 14,000 jobs in the last financial year alone.
Since 2015/16, economic growth has been dramatic across the three codes of racing:
...Reducing gambling harm from poker machines (ACT)
To reduce gambling harm, the ACT Government is proposing to establish a ‘central monitoring system’ to introduce $5 bet and $100 credit limits for poker machines. Minister for Gaming, Shane Rattenbury, has released a discussion paper outlining the proposed changes for community consultation.
Upholding The Highest Standards At Victoria’s Casino
The Andrews Labor Government is making sure the failures uncovered by the Royal Commission can never happen again. The Victorian Budget 2022/23 will deliver $55.6 million to implement the Crown Royal Commission recommendations – in a massive boost to casino and gambling regulation in Victoria.
VGCCC and AUSTRAC strengthen partnership through updated MOU
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) and AUSTRAC have strengthened their cooperation in the fight against serious financial crime through the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Mobile apps to help with problem gambling (NSW)
The NSW Government has developed two mobile apps in partnership with Deakin University and the University of Auckland to encourage people to gamble responsibly and access support for problem gambling.
New members appointed to strengthen Gaming and Wagering Commission
Racing and Gaming Minister Dr Tony Buti has appointed two new members to the State's gambling regulator, the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) in Western Australia. This is among the first of many actions the State Government will take to toughen the regulatory framework governing WA's casino.
McGowan Government commits to reforms following Perth Casino Royal Commission
The McGowan Government has announced it will take a staged approach to address recommendations with new reforms that will strengthen the regulation of casinos in WA. The report outlines a detailed path to remediation for the licence holder and its associates to become a suitable operator.
Andrew Jones appointed next Racing Victoria Chief Executive
The Board of Racing Victoria (RV) has announced the appointment of Andrew Jones to the position of Chief Executive beginning 11 July 2022.