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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.
CBA ordered to pay $150,000 for credit limit increase provided to problem gambler (FED)
The Federal Court has ordered the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to pay a $150,000 penalty for failures to take account of a notification by a customer that he was experiencing gambling problems and to take reasonable steps to verify his financial situation before offering and approving a...
Statement from the Premier of Victoria: Easing Restrictions (VIC)
Under the Third Step, and from 11:59pm on Tuesday 27 October 2020, Melbourne will move from “stay home” to “stay safe”, with no more restrictions on the reasons to leave home. Pubs and restaurants can reopen. From 8 November 2020, and if case numbers continue to fall, the 25km limit will cease.
Consultation extended on draft gaming machine harm minimisation laws (NSW)
Consultation on the NSW Government’s proposed gaming machine harm minimisation laws has been extended to 11 December 2020 to allow more time for submissions. Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said there has been significant interest in the reforms from the community, industry & NGOs.
Free at-home gambling pilot treatment launches (NSW)
An online gambling pilot program, launched on the 23rd October 2020 by the Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic, incorporates effective treatments used in the clinic, for people at home who have started to notice they have a gambling problem.
Supporting more Victorians to address gambling harm (VIC)
Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne has announced extra funding for two Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) programs during Gambling Harm Awareness Week (19–25 October) - an additional $660,000 for migrant and refugee communities, and community sporting clubs.
Seek support and show gambling who’s boss (WA)
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 2020 runs from 19-25 October. It is a reminder to seek support if you feel your gambling behaviours are affecting finances, mental health or relationships.
Have your say on laws that help minimise gambling harm (NSW)
The Gaming Machines Amendment (Gambling Harm Minimisation) Bill 2020 will help registered clubs and hotels minimise gambling harm and provide support to gaming machine players.
Have your say on the proposed changes by 11:59pm 30 October 2020 by visiting the NSW Customer Service website.
GambleAware message asks community to look behind their screens (NSW)
This GambleAware Week (19-25 October 2020), punters, their friends and families are being asked to consider how gambling behaviour has changed, moving out of social spaces and going behind screens – making it harder to spot the signs something is wrong.
Victorian hotel industry close to the edge: AHA (VIC)
AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson has said that Victoria has over 26,000 businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and food services sector employing over 200,000 people and that continued delay in reopening the Victorian hospitality and accommodation sector is causing immense financial and...
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (NT)
October 5 to 11 is Responsible Gambling Awareness Week in the Northern Territory.
In the NT anyone experiencing concerns about gambling is encouraged to reach out to Amity Community Services or call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858.