Australia’s healthcare system faces a $1.4 billion annual burden from problem gambling, with 15% of Australian adults experiencing gambling-related harm in 2025—a sharp rise from 11% in 2019. This escalating crisis, coupled with over 1000 days of policy inaction since the landmark Peta Murphy report, is pushing medical resources to the breaking point. The financial […]
Author Archives: Peta Murphy
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Australian states collect $10B annually from gambling taxes, funding health and education. Explore the ethical dilemma, 2026-27 projections, and reforms. Data-driven analysis.
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Job Losses Gambling Industry: The Impact of 2026 Regulatory Reforms Australia’s 2026 gambling reforms are directly causing significant job losses across traditional gambling venues, with casinos, betting shops, and poker machine halls facing staff cuts as advertising bans and deposit limits reduce revenue. The reforms, announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in April 2026 and […]
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Gambling harm costs Australia $25B yearly, with $31.5B lost in 2026. Our report details the impact on healthcare, productivity, and family violence costs.
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Understand mandatory gambling impact assessment requirements for Australian venues in 2026. Learn when CIAs are needed, what to include, and how recent reforms affect your licensing obligations.
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Local government gambling approvals involve councils assessing social impact, with VGCCC making final decisions. Learn the 2026 process, challenges, and Murphy Report reforms.
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Understand 2026 regulations on pokie machine caps per venue in Australia. Learn about enforcement by VGCCC and NSW, and the impact on problem gambling rates for 330,000 Victorians.
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Gambling venue density caps are regulatory limits on the number of gambling venues or electronic gaming machines allowed within a specific geographic area. These caps have become a central component of Australia’s landmark gambling reforms announced in April 2026, three years after the Murphy Report highlighted the urgent need for stronger harm reduction measures. The […]
Track the phased cashless gambling rollout across Australian states in 2026. Get the latest on NSW, Victoria, Tasmania trials, compliance issues, and community feedback.
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Cashless gambling card systems are digital transaction methods for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) that use physical cards, mobile apps, or digital wallets instead of cash, primarily to enhance traceability, combat money laundering, and promote responsible gambling. In 2026, these systems are at the forefront of gambling reform across Australia, with Victoria mandating pre-commitment technology on […]