This section contains links to media releases about gambling, responsible gambling and harm minimisation from government, industry and other bodies in Australia and New Zealand.
Warning against illegal trade promotion lotteries (SA)
South Australians are being warned to be on the lookout for unlicensed trade promotion lotteries, following concerns about an increase in unlawful activity around Australia.
AUSTRAC action against SkyCity Casino (SA)
AUSTRAC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against the operators of the SkyCity Adelaide Casino.
AUSTRAC continues to work with SkyCity to ensure it complies with its obligations under the AML/CTF Act and to ensure it continues to meet its obligations in the future.
Statewide campaign to kickstart careers in hospitality (NSW)
The NSW Government has launched a major recruitment campaign to help ease staff shortages across the hospitality industry. The Kickstart Your Career in Hospitality campaign will showcase the industry and highlight the range of long-term career options available throughout the sector.
Huge boosts for Queensland racing
Racing clubs across regional Queensland will share in $2.6 million of infrastructure funding thanks to the last round of the Country Racing Program.
The Country Racing Program helps country racing clubs by providing assistance for important upgrades and maintenance.
Inquiry to hear from Alliance for Gambling Reform and people with lived experience of gambling harm
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs' inquiry in online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing harm has announced it will hear from the Alliance for Gambling Reform and people with lived experience of gambling harm.
Date announced for betting limits on electronic gaming machines (WA)
A $10 betting limit will apply to Electronic Gaming Machines on the main floor at Crown Casino from 1 July 2023. Tracking of player gambling and time limits is also on the cards and further gambling harm minimisation strategies to be rolled out by December 2025.
Loot Boxes Bill introduced to Parliament
The Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Loot Boxes) Bill 2022 introduces mandatory classifications for video games with gambling type features. It requires classification of any game with loot boxes as R18+ or RC. It also requires clear labelling.
Government takes action to reduce gambling harm from electronic gaming machines (NZ)
NZ's Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti has announced forthcoming changes to regulations to strengthen harm minimisation requirements in venues which have gaming machines.
It is expected that the new harm minimisation regulations for gaming machines will be in place in the first half of 2023.
...Termination of the sale process for the WA TAB in interests of State
The WA State Government has decided to terminate the process for the sale of the WA TAB. The State Government will retain ownership of the WA TAB and it will continue to be operated by Racing and Wagering Western Australia.
Gotterson Review: A statement from the Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman (QLD)
Queensland's Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman has announced show cause notices have been issued to the licensees of The Star Gold Coast and Treasury Brisbane.
This follows the determination of the Gotterson Review regarding the conduct of operations at the casinos.