The Federal Government must ban gambling advertising

Not a week goes by that someone doesn’t tell me of their disgust with gambling advertising. They hate it, and the Federal Government would promptly ban such advertising if they…

Online gambling credit card ban welcome

The Federal Government’s proposed ban on the use of credit cards for online gambling is excellent news. Obviously gamblers should only be allowed to gamble with money they actually possess,…

Federal Government fails to stop children gambling

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the Federal Government’s dangerous reforms to the National Classification Scheme. “The fact that the Government intends to only introduce a classification of M…

Ladbrokes fine just a slap on the wrist, gambling predators must be dragged into line

“I welcome the decision by the Northern Territory Racing Commission to fine Ladbrokes the maximum $78,540 for breaching its licence and failing to limit damage caused by former financial adviser…

Gambling industry money silences Government and Opposition

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the below question during Question Time. See above video for full question and response. “Prime Minister Sportsbet donated to…

Wilkie challenges Prime Minister to drive national gambling reform

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the following in Question Time. Please check against delivery. Prime Minister the Productivity Commission recommends mandatory poker machine pre-commitment…

Effective poker machine reform within sight

“I applaud the NSW Cabinet’s reported decision to support Premier Perrottet’s gambling reforms, which includes mandating cashless gambling on poker machines,” Mr Wilkie said. “The proposal would see pubs and…

Loot Boxes Bill introduced to Parliament

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, recently introduced the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Loot Boxes) Bill 2022, which introduces mandatory classifications for video games with gambling type features.…

Star scandal highlights need for national inquiry and regulator

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the NSW Independent Casino Commission’s decision to suspend Star Entertainment Group’s Sydney casino licence and hit them with a $100 million fine.…