Labor continues to dodge discussion on gambling reform

The Prime Minister continues to dodge any meaningful discussion on gambling harm minimisation measures after avoiding answering my question on poker machine reform during Question Time today. The PM has…

Independents unite to urge gambling companies to give back the stolen money

Federal Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined NSW Independent MP Helen Dalton and Tasmanian Independent MP Kristie Johnston to discuss their plans to simultaneously introduce bills in their respective…

State Government backflip would betray Tasmanians

Reports the State Government is considering backing down from implementing a nation-leading cashless pre-commitment card for poker machines is very concerning. This would be the first of its kind in…

A statement on Classification Scheme changes

While the implementation of the Federal Government’s reforms to the National Classification Scheme is a good step, it’s disappointing that it doesn’t go further and ensure our children are protected…

Andrew Wilkie seeks re-election

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has announced that he will seek re-election at the next federal election, which is expected before late May next year. “I am as determined…

More pain for gambling addicts while Tasmanian Government drags its feet

“It was disappointing to hear this morning that the nation-leading cashless pre-commitment card for poker machines, that was promised by the Tasmanian Government to be implemented by the end of…

Government’s silence is deafening on online gambling response

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has seconded Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie’s, Interactive Gambling Amendment (Ban on Gambling Advertisements) Bill to ban all online gambling advertising. “I am constantly…

Prime Minister dodges gambling advertising ban

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese whether he would commit to implementing a gambling advertising ban. Please see above for full question and answer. “The…

Governments wilfully blind to shocking human toll of gambling addiction

Co-conveners of the Parliamentary Friends of Gambling Harm Reduction, Andrew Wilkie MP and Rebekha Sharkie MP, joined the Alliance for Gambling Reform and Associate Professor Angela Rintoul to discuss the…