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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.
Centre for Gambling Research identifies new ways to target gambling harm (NAT)
Researchers at the Centre for Gambling Research (CGR), based at The Australian National University (ANU) have undertaken a study shedding light on new ways to inform more effective treatment and interventions.
Collingwood FC demonstrates commitment to tackling gambling harm (VIC)
The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation has spoken in support of a decision by the Collingwood Football Club to rescind its interests in gaming in the week leading up to Victoria's state-wide "Love the Game" round on 20-22 July.
Revised draft online gambling ad rules released for comment (NAT)
Amended restrictions aimed at protecting Australian children from gambling promotional content during live sport that is streamed online have been proposed by ACMA. The proposed restrictions require a 'safe zone' during times when children are more likely to be a part of the audience.
State Government moves to protect racing jobs (SA)
The State Government has announced it will provide $4.85 million to SA's racing industry to protect local jobs and help offset losses incurred as a result of the betting operations tax. SA was the first state to introduce the tax on bets made by SA racing and sports fans.
Consultation on Community Contributions Changes (ACT)
The ACT community and the club industry will soon have their say about the future of the gaming machine community contributions scheme as part of an upcoming review of the scheme
Tackling gambling harm in regional and rural Victoria (VIC)
Victoria is investing almost $250,000 in programs to prevent and reduce gambling harm in regional and rural Victoria. Five new projects are focused on helping young Victorians and Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
Release of discussion paper on the future of the Western Australian TAB (WA)
The WA Department of Treasury has released a discussion paper on the future of the Western Australian TAB.
Synthetic lottery and keno ban passes Parliament (NAT)
New legislation has passed that will ban the provision of online lottery and keno betting services to Australian consumers.
Researchers take aim at problem gambling (NAT)
Researchers at James Cook University believe they have found ways to minimise problem gambling by focusing on impulsive behaviours.
Increased support for Responsible Gambling Fund (NSW)
Initiatives to prevent and reduce problem gambling will be boosted by a $25 million investment in the NSW Budget 2018. This will include $14 million for Gambling Help Services including phone, online and 55 face-to-face counselling services in more than 250 locations across NSW.