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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.
Summary of public feedback on online gambling review released (NZ)
The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs released a summary of the submissions received during consultation on online gambling in New Zealand on 26 June 2020.
Responsible Service of Gaming (RSG) refresher training being developed (VIC)
New responsible service of gaming (RSG) refresher training is currently being developed and will commence in 2020.
Phase 4 puts WA's job recovery in best position in Australia (WA)
Australian Hotels Association (WA) CEO Bradley Woods has commended today’s announcement by the McGowan Government that Phase 4 restrictions will come into effect from Saturday 27 June, removing COVID-19 restrictions on WA’s hospitality venues.
Supporting our hospitality workers (TAS)
Sarah Courtney, Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events, says the health, safety and wellbeing of Tasmanians is the Government’s number one priority as we continue the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The State of Emergency in Victoria will be extended for another four weeks to continue the measures designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and keep Victorians safe. (VIC)
The State of Emergency in Victoria will be extended for another four weeks to continue the measures designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and keep Victorians safe.
Government’s $2.6 million bet on country racing returns jobs dividend (QLD)
The Palaszczuk Government will provide $2.6 million in infrastructure funding for 32 race clubs across Queensland, creating or supporting almost 100 jobs, Racing Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has announced.
Further restrictions eased (TAS)
With the Public Health Direction now finalised, full details of what Tasmanians can now safely enjoy have now been outlined - subject to density requirements - and include 80 attendees in hospitality venues, with seated service to continue.
COVID-19 and its impact on gambling – what we know so far (UK)
The UK Gambling Commission released data on 12th June on COVID-19's impact on gambling behaviour. It showed that 75% of recent gamblers hadn't increased time or money spent gambling in April 2020.
Responsible Gambling Week to be relaunched as Safer Gambling Week (UK)
The UK’s gambling industry will rebrand its Responsible Gambling Week project as the Safer Gambling Week from 2020. The 2020 event will run from 19-25 November.
NZ Select Committee proposes changes to Racing Industry Bill (NZ)
The New Zealand Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee has proposed that changes be made to the charges imposed for the use of betting information, in a bid to limit data used by offshore bookmakers. There are over 30 areas where the Committee have recommended changes.