Labor says the Brisbane Greens’ plan to abolish council-owned pokie dens would deal a blow to businesses.
Key points:
- The Greens say they will directly fund clubs and try to revitalise the live music scene
- Labor says getting rid of pokies will only drive problem gamblers to other places
- One council-owned club collected $27m in gaming revenue in 2022
The party has promised to ban all 2,000 poker machines operating in buildings owned by Brisbane City Council, such as sports clubs, if it comes to power in this year’s local government election, which will be held on March 16.
Labor’s lord mayoral candidate Tracey Price said banning pokies at community clubs would only result in punters going elsewhere.
“The Greens have again come up with a…
