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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.
$50 million in tax relief for Queensland pubs and clubs (QLD)
The Palaszczuk Government has announced extra tax relief worth $50 million for Queensland pubs and clubs grappling with the effects of coronavirus.
Racing to cease in Tasmania (TAS)
On 2 April the Tasmanian Government made the tough decision to cease all racing in the State from this point forward.
Latest NSW gaming machine data released (NSW)
Liquor & Gaming NSW has issued its latest gaming machine data updates as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to transparency on gambling activity in local communities. The data reports can be viewed on their website.
Pubs, clubs and Adelaide Oval benefit from Government's Jobs Rescue Package (SA)
SA's pubs and clubs, the casino and the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (SMA) are amongst the first organisations to benefit immediately from funding provided under the Marshall Liberal Government's $650m Jobs Rescue Package.
Covid-19 - A message from GCUK to online gambling operators (UK)
Neil McArthur from the Gambling Commission UK has outlined the Commission's expectations during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Deferral of Government’s Gaming Policy (TAS)
The Tasmanian Minister for Finance announced on March 28 that, with casinos, pubs and clubs closed due to strict measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak, now is not the time to progress the Government’s Future Gaming Markets policy.
Primary schools teach children about gambling risks (UK)
Gambling risks and harms are now being taught in primary schools in the UK as part of their personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum. This comes as a report reveals an increase in young "problem" gamblers. The PSHE association has free materials on their website.
Tourism Accommodation Australia, Australian Hotels Association and the United Workers Union (UWU) work together to save jobs (NAT)
The national peak accommodation body - Tourism Accommodation Australia - has worked with the Australian Hotels Association and the United Workers Union (UWU) to successfully vary the Hospitality Industry General Award (HIGA) - helping to save jobs throughout the accommodation sector.
Business Closures and Restrictions (QLD)
Minister for Health, Steven Miles, says to slow the spread of Coronavirus, some businesses are required to close or limit their operations.
Employers and employees show cooperation is key (NAT)
Attorney-General Christian Porter, welcomed the joint approach of the United Workers Union (UWU) and the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) to vary the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 in a practical, flexible, common-sense way to help businesses and save jobs during COVID-19.