End Gambling Ads

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Australian’s have had a gutful of gambling ads. While this government has brought in social media limits to protect children, our TV screens and digital spaces are still filled with sports gambling ads. They entice people to gamble more than they want, and they tell our kids that sport = betting. 

Over 18 months ago a cross-party inquiry, the Murphy Committee, recommended a full ban on gambling ads be phased in over three years. There were 30 other recommendations, and yet we are still waiting for an official response from the government. 

We know from leaks that the government was considering a partial ban – two ads an hour on broadcast TV, and stronger bans on digital and print. 

It’s not the 100% Murphy solution, but as step towards a full ban, like we have with tobacco products, it will help keep kids and those trying to manage their gambling be safer than they are now. 

There’s a slim opportunity to get the Prime Minister to change his mind before parliament ends next Thursday. The Greens and cross bench have indicated they would support a partial ban as an interim. The Prime Minister needs to hear that voters are watching and how he responds will influence them at the election this year. 

Gambling harm is a public health issue. Governments should regulate to minimise harm, not maximise profits for broadcasters, sports code and above all wagering companies. 

(It's the Prime Minister's contact form that requires full address details, not us - you'll have to fill it all in for him to get your email)

Australian’s have had a gutful of gambling ads. While this government has brought in social media limits to protect children, our TV screens and digital spaces are still filled with sports gambling ads. They entice people to gamble more than they want, and they tell our kids that sport = betting. 

Over 18 months ago a cross-party inquiry, the Murphy Committee, recommended a full ban on gambling ads be phased in over three years. There were 30 other recommendations, and yet we are still waiting for an official response from the government. 

We know from leaks that the government was considering a partial ban – two ads an hour on broadcast TV, and stronger bans on digital and print. 

It’s not the 100% Murphy solution, but as step towards a full ban, like we have with tobacco products, it will help keep kids and those trying to manage their gambling be safer than they are now. 

There’s a slim opportunity to get the Prime Minister to change his mind before parliament ends next Thursday. The Greens and cross bench have indicated they would support a partial ban as an interim. The Prime Minister needs to hear that voters are watching and how he responds will influence them at the election this year. 

Gambling harm is a public health issue. Governments should regulate to minimise harm, not maximise profits for broadcasters, sports code and above all wagering companies. 

(It's the Prime Minister's contact form that requires full address details, not us - you'll have to fill it all in for him to get your email)

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We need the Prime Minister to feel pressure, and know he’s risking voter backlash, if he doesn’t do at least something now. He feels that the Coalition are so weak on this, that voters will not go to them over this – but he also knows he cannot lose a vote if he wants to stay as Prime Minister. 

We’re using the closeness of the election to increase pressure – so use your own version of this to let the PM know. It’s not a full ban, but we can work on that after the election with the cross bench. 

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