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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.
Further stake increases to support Tasmania's racing industry
The decision to increase code funding by 4.3% was possible given the strong financial performance of Tasracing in the 2020-21 financial year.
These stakes increases took effect from 1 January 2022.
Deputy Commissioner appointed to help lead QLD Racing Integrity Commission
A new Deputy Commissioner for Queensland's racing integrity body has now been appointed with Natalie Conner to take on the role.
Commissioner appointed to lead Qld Racing Integrity Commission (QLD)
Mr Shane Gillard has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission. Mr. Gillard has many years of leadership experience across regulatory and investigative roles with a focus on working with industry.
Increased funding for Tasmanian racing industry
The Minister for Racing has announced that Tasracing has brought forward a proposed code funding increase by 6 months to 1 January, 2022. The decision to increase funding by 4.3% was taken given the strong financial performance in the 2020/21 financial year.
A new “United” campaign tackling sports gambling (SA)
SA Minister for Human Services Michelle Lensink has announced the new Here For The Game campaign that will challenge the normalisation of sports betting, reinforcing the positive aspects of sport outside of gambling.
Future Gaming Market reforms officially pass Parliament (TAS)
Tasmania's Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill has passed through both Houses of Parliament today.
The Bill legislates that work be undertaken and implemented by the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission as soon as practicable.
Inaugural Chair For New Gambling And Casino Regulator (VIC)
The Andrews Labor Government has appointed Fran Thorn as the inaugural chair of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).
Ms. Thorn will help establish the new regulator and its role with her appointment for three years from 1 January 2022.
Roundtable aims to improve women’s safety in licensed venues (QLD)
A focus has been put on women’s safety at Queensland’s licenced venues with stakeholders from the liquor and entertainment industry, community groups and government coming together at a roundtable in Brisbane.
ACMA moves to block illegal online lottery services
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will today request Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block illegal offshore lottery websites We Love Lotto and Red Fox Lotto. Investigations found they offer tickets in overseas lotteries & are not licensed in Australia.
Terms of reference for racing review released (TAS)
Tasmanian Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, has announced a review of the a review of the Racing Regulation Act 2004 (Tas). Mr Dale Monteith has been appointed as an independent expert to undertake the review.