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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.
Online and telephone gambling restrictions start from 26 May 2019 (VIC)
From 26 May 2019, online or telephone betting operators providing interactive wagering/betting services to Victorian residents must comply with new requirements.
New package of initiatives to provide for Lotterywest retailers (WA)
WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced that retailer commissions on Lotterywest sales will increase by 10.8% from December 2019. The increase is part of a package to boost sales of Lotterywest products.
Community members to share experiences of harm from online gambling to help others (NSW)
The Gambling Impact Society (GIS) has launched its Lived Experience Project to help the community better understand harms linked to online gambling by hearing from people with first-hand experience. The project is seeking people from across NSW with personal experience to share their story.
Corporate bookies 'wrong' on betting operations tax impact, concludes independent report (SA)
Claims made by corporate bookies and others that a significant reduction in the betting operations tax (BOT) rate would lead to an overall increase in wagering revenues to Government have been dismissed as wrong by an independent report.
Marshall Government commits $24 million for racing industry stimulus package (SA)
The SA State Government has announced a significant $24 million stimulus package for South Australia's racing industry, to help protect local jobs and boost the industry to become more competitive.
Fighting Gambling Harm Across Victoria
Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation Marlene Kairouz has announced $49 million in funding for the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation to be used to administer the Local Gambler's Help Program over three years.
Reducing Harm From Gambling and Supporting Communities (VIC)
The 2019/20 Victorian Budget includes $153 million to help the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation tackle gambling harm prevention through better treatment, support and behaviour change programs - including initiatives to reduce stigma associated with gambling problems.
Families and Youth at Centre of Responsible Gambling Grants (NSW)
Five universities will share in almost $400,000 funding from the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling for research to help prevent and reduce gambling harms. the 2019 Responsible Gambling grants support innovative projects focus on youth, families and new technology.
Stronger Online Wagering Regulations Come into Force (SA)
Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman has announced a range of new measures to be implemented through South Australia's Gambling Codes of Practice to ensure a consistent national approach to the regulation of interactive wagering. The new measures come in to effect as of 26 May 2019.
Online Gambling Restrictions to Reduce Consumer Harm (VIC)
The Victorian Government has announced that from 26 May 2019, online betting operators must comply with requirements for betting account deposit limits, restrictions on direct marketing and a ban on perks that encourage consumers to continue betting. These protections will commence by May 2020.