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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.
Canberra’s Recovery Plan - supporting our community and our economy (ACT)
Chief Minister, Andrew Barr, says the ACT will take another step in our recovery plan with the gradual easing of restrictions across a number of sectors coming into effect for the long-weekend.
IAGR Postpones International Gambling Regulators Conference (INT)
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) today announced the postponement of its annual conference: Disrupting the Regulator: Sparking innovation in regulatory practice #IAGR2020 Boston until 12-17 September 2021.
Fast-tracking Economic Recovery (SA)
Pubs, gyms, cinemas, places of worship, beauty salons and other sites will now be permitted to have up to 80 people on their premises from June 1 as long as they comply with appropriate safeguards, Premier Steven Marshall has today announced.
Clubs to reopen their doors (NSW)
Following further relaxation of restrictions on the hospitality industry, ClubsNSW Josh Landis has welcomed the decision to allow a maximum of 50 patrons in dining areas as a wonderful day for the state's 1,200 clubs, 41,000 employees and the 3.5 million club members across NSW.
Hotels welcome further lifting of restrictions on venue numbers (NSW)
From Monday, 1 June 50 people will now be allowed in hotels across NSW - with 50 more allowed in separate dining areas - a move described by AHA NSW CEO John Whelan as an “important and positive step forward” for NSW pubs.
NSW Government to open pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants to 50 patrons (NSW)
The NSW Government will allow pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants to have up to 50 customers, subject to a one person per four square metre rule, and with strict social distancing guidelines from 1 June.
Older people may be more at risk from gaming addiction (NAT)
A researcher from James Cook University has found teens and young adults are more at risk from computer gaming addiction than children. Dr Peter Chew is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at JCU.
£10m national gambling education and support programme launched in the UK (UK)
On the 15th May 2020, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) announced a £10 million education programme to help young people better understand the risks associated with gambling.
GRNSW lifts all regional travel restrictions (NSW)
Government accelerates local jobs and business recovery as indoor dining back on the menu (SA)
South Australians will be able to enjoy an indoor meal with a glass of wine at restaurants and cafes from as early as Friday as the Marshall Liberal Government moves to accelerate local jobs and business recovery.