Government gutless on gambling advertising

The decision by the Federal Government not to proceed with any sort of ban on gambling advertising is one of the most shocking betrayals of the community I’ve seen in…

Tasmanian Government incompetent, cold-hearted and self-serving

The announcement by the Tasmanian Government that it’s ditching the cashless pre-commitment card for poker machines is all you need to know about the character of this mob. They don’t…

Proposed laws target gambling companies

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced his Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment (Making Gambling Businesses Accountable) Bill 2024, which would require gambling companies to return money that was…

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…