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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.
Reducing gambling harm from poker machines (ACT)
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.
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
Western Australian Racing and Gaming Minister Dr Tony Buti has appointed two new members to the State's gambling regulator, the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC). 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.
Cutting the number of pokies with new surrender incentive
The ACT Government will invest $1.74 million into a new surrender incentive, to cut the number of gaming machine authorisations by up to 116. Where the venue becomes ‘pokie-free’, the incentive payment is increased to $20,000 per authorisation.
GRNSW announces $100,000 fund for flood-affected participants
Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) has announced $100,000 to establish a Floods Relief Fund for its participants in affected regions across the State.
The funding is in addition to financial assistance currently being provided to participants hardest hit by floodwaters in regions such as Lismore and...
More Victorians choosing to talk to someone who gets it
The VRGF campaign adopted last year is resonating with Victorians who want to to change their gambling behaviour. The ‘Talk to someone who gets it’ campaign generated 1,149 calls – a 64% increase on normal call levels and the highest number of monthly calls to the helpline for many years.
Vic clubs renew vow to rid AFL of sports betting sponsorship
Victoria’s 10 AFL clubs and AFL Victoria have renewed their Love the Game (LTG) partnerships through to October 2024, by which time all will have been free of sports betting sponsorships for at least five years.