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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.
Inter-departmental Working Group on Future Licensing and Regulation of Gambling: report to government (IRELAND)
The working group made recommendations on fees and duties to be paid by licensed gambling operators.
Gambling Commission Launches National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms (UK)
The Gambling Commission (UK) launched their national Strategy on the 25th April 2019. The strategy for the next three years has the sole and critical aim to make better and faster progress to reduce gambling harms.
Cultural Connection to Reduce Gambling Harm (VIC)
The Gambling Harm Across Cultures Forum was held in Wodonga on 4 April, 2019. It provided the opportunity for the region to hear from a range of speakers on gambling-related harm. In particular, the issues were looked at through the lens of culture, vulnerability and human rights.
Online Harms White Paper (UK)
The Online Harms White Paper sets out the government's plans for a package of online safety measures that also supports innovation and a thriving digital economy. This package comprises legislative and non-legislative measures and will make companies more responsible for their users' safety online.
...Racing Queensland Board to continue racing reform agenda (QLD)
Implementing the Palaszczuk Government's racing reform agenda will continue to be the focus of the Racing Queensland board. "RQ's new-look board will implement a series of new reforms to build on the integrity, prizemoney and country racing reforms we've already implemented."
Changes to the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice on Age and Identity Verification for Remote Gambling : Consultation Response (UK)
The Gambling Commission (UK) have considered responses to their consultation and decided to strengthen requirements on remote gambling licencees in order to ensure gambling is fair and safe for consumers.
Supporting Canberra clubs to operate sustainably (ACT)
The ACT Government is making a substantial investment in Canberra's clubs to help diversify their business models via the creation of a Diversification and Sustainability Support Fund.
ASA Introduces New Advertising Guidelines (UK)
The UK advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has presented new guidleines in an attempt to protect problem gamblers and prevent underage gambling. The new guidleines came into effect on the 2nd of April.
Addressing the blurry line between monetised gaming and gambling (VIC)
The VRGF has joined with the Alannah and Madeline Foundation to pilot a program to help educate parents on the topic of online gaming and gambling. The program extends to 12 schools and aims to provide parents with practical tips to help their children have a positive online gaming experience.
VCGLR Supervision Charges Now Due (VIC)
Each financial year, gaming venue operators are required to pay a supervision charge to recover the costs of regulating the gaming industry in Victoria. The VCGLR is currently issuing invoices for 1/7/17 to 30/6/18 for the supervision charge to all gaming venue operators.