Category Archives: Gambling Reform

Gambling as Public Health Issue: 2026 Perspectives

Illustration: Gambling as a Public Health Crisis: The 2026 Turning Point

As of early 2026, gambling in Australia is officially framed as a public health crisis, not merely a personal failing—a shift driven by the 1000-day anniversary of Peta Murphy’s landmark “You Win Some, You Lose More” report and the introduction of Dr. Monique Ryan’s 2026 bill to classify gambling harm under the Australian Centre for […]

Gambling Advertising Standards Bill: Provisions and Implications

Illustration: The 2026 Gambling Advertising Standards Bill: Specific Restrictions and Rules

The 2026 Gambling Advertising Standards Bill introduces a cap of three gambling ads per hour on television between 6am and 8:30pm, a complete ban during live sports broadcasts, and new restrictions on online and celebrity advertising, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. These reforms, announced by the Albanese government, represent the most significant […]

Gambling Advertising Authority Australia: Role and Responsibilities

Gambling Advertising Authority Australia: Role and Responsibilities The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) serves as the primary federal regulator for gambling advertising in Australia, enforcing rules across broadcast television, radio, and online platforms under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Starting 1 January 2027, ACMA will implement sweeping new restrictions that cap TV gambling ads […]

Economic Impact of Gambling Restrictions: 2026 Analysis of Revenue, Jobs, and Sectors

Illustration: Are $9-10B in Government Gambling Revenues at Risk?

2026 gambling restrictions in Australia threaten $9-10B in government revenue, 30,000 jobs, and $90M in broadcaster losses. Full analysis of economic impacts.