Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements
The Australian Labor government is encountering strong opposition from gambling companies as the Coalition and Greens demand stricter controls on financial inducements for betting. Communications Minister Anika Wells said negotiations are ongoing and that the government hopes the reform bill will pass. The debate follows a recent inquiry that presented allegations of illicit practices by gambling operators, which the industry has denied.
- ▪Labor’s gambling reform bill faces backlash from gambling giants amid calls for tougher bans on financial inducements.
- ▪The Coalition and Greens are pushing for new controls, prompting negotiations led by Communications Minister Anika Wells.
- ▪A recent Senate inquiry presented sensational evidence alleging that gambling companies provided drugs and access to sex workers to retain problem gamblers, which the industry denied.
- ▪Opposition leaders and lobby groups are urging stronger legislation to protect vulnerable individuals while distinguishing between legitimate promotions and illegal inducements.
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Anika Wells says the government is having constructive discussions with the opposition on gambling reform and ‘we’d love to see this pass’. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPView image in fullscreenAnika Wells says the government is having constructive discussions with the opposition on gambling reform and ‘we’d love to see this pass’. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPGamblingLabor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducementsDespite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiate Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Tom McIlroy Political editorThu 6 Aug 2026 04.10 EDTLast modified on Thu 6 Aug 2026…
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