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This section contains links to media releases about gambling and responsible gambling from government, industry and other bodies in Australia and New Zealand.
NSW Government launches multicultural gambling awareness campaign
A new campaign has been launched to encourage people from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds to recognise gambling harm and to seek help. The Number that Changed My Life uses insights gained from research & consultation with gambling counsellors working with multicultural clients.
Royal Commission into Crown Melbourne Extended (VIC)
The Victorian Government has granted a request from the Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence to allow additional time and funding to complete its inquiry. The Royal Commission will now report on 15 October 2021.
New Faces for Greyhound Racing Victoria
The body overseeing greyhound racing in Victoria has been strengthened with two new board appointments. Victorian Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula, has announced the appointments of Bill Buccilli and Daniel Nugent to the board of Greyhound Racing Victoria.
Government Establishes Advisory Council for ACT Community Clubs
The ACT Government has established a new advisory council for the clubs sector in the ACT. The council, to be chaired by the Minister for Gaming Shane Rattenbury, is comprised of representatives from community clubs, organisations working to reduce gambling harm, and other stakeholders.
First Trial of Cashless Gaming Technology (NSW)
Liquor and Gaming NSW has received the first trial proposal for the use of cashless gaming machines at a venue in NSW. The trial, led by Aristocrat Gaming and Wests Newcastle will see cashless payments for all club services including EGMs.
Strong take-up of facial recognition technology in gaming venues (SA)
More than 230 gambling venues in South Australia have installed Facial Recognition Technology, as part of moves aimed at tackling gambling-related harm in South Australia. This follows on from the commencement of sweeping gambling reforms in December last year.
Raising awareness on problem gambling (QLD)
People sharing their stories with problem gambling will make up a new gambling harm awareness campaign launched by the Palaszczuk Government. The new gambling harm awareness campaign uses storytelling to break down the stigma associated with seeking help for problem gambling.
Bergin Report update regarding Crown's Barangaroo Casino
The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has reached agreement with Crown Resorts on several matters regarding operation of the Barangaroo casino.
ACTCOSS supports ban on credit card gambling payments (ACT)
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has made a submission to the Australian Federal Parliament calling on all parties to act to protect Australians from gambling harm by restricting the use of credit cards for online gambling.
GambleAware releases its organisational strategy 2021-26 (UK)
GambleAware has published its new Organisational Strategy for 2021 - 2026 incorporating commissioning, research, communications, and the wider business, guided by the long-term vision of a society safe from gambling harms.