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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.
Providing certainty for Tasmania’s racing industry (TAS)
Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing, says the Tasmanian Government has been working closely and constructively with all three codes of the State’s Racing sector to ensure a safe pathway back to racing.
Up to 40 patrons permitted in our pubs, restaurants and cafes from Friday (TAS)
Sarah Courtney, Minister for Small Business, Hospitality and Events, says Tasmanians can once again enjoy their local pub or visit their favourite restaurant this long weekend, with Stage 2 restrictions to be brought foward from 3pm Friday.
Update to Covid-19 Restrictions June 1 (NSW)
More restrictions have eased across NSW with people urged to maintain physical distancing.
State of Emergency extended to keep slowing the spread (VIC)
The State of Emergency in Victoria will be extended for another three weeks to slow the spread of coronavirus and keep people safe as restrictions are cautiously eased across the state from tomorrow.
Major easing of restrictions will open Queensland for Queenslanders (QLD)
Queenslanders will be able to undertake unlimited travel including overnight stays throughout the entire state from midday tomorrow (June 1) in a major easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
WA hospitality is back! (WA)
Western Australia's hospitality industry will soon be back in business following strong and decisive national leadership from WA Premier Mark McGowan, with the state's hotels, pubs, restaurants, bars and taverns now leading the nation on the road to recovery.
Hotel and hospitality industry support package (ACT)
Chief Minister, Andrew Barr, says the ACT Government will provide additional, targeted, support for Canberra's Hotels and hospitality industry as it begins its recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.
Helping venues make the most of eased restrictions (SA)
Wineries, pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants will be able to seek to temporarily change or expand their licensed footprint, as part of measures aimed at helping the hospitality sector adjust to imminent changes to restrictions on non-essential businesses.
31st Australasian Gaming Expo will now take place in 2021 (NAT)
The Gaming Technologies Association has announced that, as the NSW Government has extended the restrictions on large gatherings from 29 June to 14 August, the 31st Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) will now be postponed. The 31st AGE will now run from 10 to 12 August 2021.
Extended testing to help venues reopen safely (WA)
Today’s announcement by the WA Government of a new COVID-19 community testing program that will include the hospitality industry has been welcomed by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) WA.