Author Archives: Peta Murphy

More than 1 million gambling ads flooded Australian free-to-air TV in 2025—that’s one every 90 seconds. For news websites, this relentless advertising environment creates a direct conflict with journalistic integrity, forcing a critical question: can a news outlet maintain public trust while hosting ads for a product linked to significant social harm? The 2026 federal […]

In 2026, Australia’s gambling reform efforts remain incomplete, with the Albanese government’s partial advertising restrictions falling short of Peta Murphy’s comprehensive 2023 recommendations. While the reforms cap ads at three per hour and ban them during live sports, targeted social media ads persist for logged-in adults. This gap leaves vulnerable users exposed to sophisticated digital […]

{ “title”: “Gambling Ad Ban in Sports Venues: Keeping Sports Free from Gambling Influence”, “content”: “Starting January 1, 2027, Australian sports venues will enforce a complete ban on gambling advertisements, including stadium signage and betting logos on player uniforms. This landmark reform, announced by Prime Minister Albanese, also caps TV gambling ads at three per […]

On a typical morning, a gambling ad glows from the bus shelter at your local stop, a constant reminder of betting’s presence in everyday life. In 2026, Australia’s new gambling ad ban on street furniture will prohibit such ads on bus shelters, public benches, and static billboards in residential areas. But critics argue this partial […]

Key Takeaway The ban starts January 1, 2027: Live sports broadcasts will see a complete gambling ad ban, with a cap of three ads per hour during other programming (6 a.m.-8:30 p.m.). Peta Murphy’s final report and bipartisan advocacy were crucial: Her work convinced opposition parties to support reform, leading to rare cross-party unity. The […]