A parliamentary inquiry has proposed that online gambling advertising be prohibited entirely in Australia within three years to reduce gambling harm among the population.
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has released a final report on an investigation into online gambling harm.
The report found that online gambling was expanding in Australia and had the potential to inflict more significant harm on the population than other forms of gambling.
In addition, there was evidence that Australia’s current regulatory framework lacked the ability to address online gambling harm and protect consumers due to its complexity and inconsistency….