The Australian federal government’s long-awaited gambling reforms are facing widespread criticism as frustration mounts across the country. Critics claim that the measures do not go far enough and fail to address the rising societal harms across the country. Many believe that there is a gap between what was proposed and what is actually needed to protect Australians.
Gambling Losses Continue to Mount
The Albanese government introduced its legislation to Parliament on July 2, with the prime minister promising the toughest action on gambling in Australia’s history. Within days, however, the proposal was pushed into a Senate inquiry, a move that highlighted just how contested the reforms had become. Now, the future of the…