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This section contains links to media releases about gambling, responsible gambling and harm minimisation from government, industry and other bodies in Australia and New Zealand.
NSW Inquiry into money laundering in pubs and clubs: Issues Paper 3
As part of an inquiry into money laundering via electronic gaming machines in licenced premises, the New South Wales Crime Commission (NSWCC) is calling for submissions in response to its third issues paper published today.
Racing to a better future (NSW)
The NSW government has announced approximately $260 million in additional funding over the next four years is being committed to the NSW racing industry as part of the 2022-23 State Budget.
Casinos to face $100 million fines for misconduct under new reforms (NSW)
The new NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) will have powers to fine operators up to $100 million and take disciplinary actions against individual board members and executives, under legislation to be introduced to Parliament next week.
Nation-leading reforms to hold casino to account (VIC)
The Victorian Government is introducing major reforms to tackle gambling related harm and address money laundering at Crown Melbourne, with legislation to implement a further twelve recommendations from the Royal Commission introduced to Parliament.
Innovative pilot tackling gambling harm in Ballarat (VIC)
The region of Ballarat in Victoria is piloting an innovative new program which equips allied health professions with a new way of screening patients to determine the best treatments to get them back on track.
The new NSW GambleAware legal information hub
The NSW Office of Responsible Gambling have published a new GambleAware online legal information hub. The hub provides useful information and support options to help people who are experiencing legal issues associated with gambling.
Lotterywest contributes record-breaking return to WA community
Lotterywest has contributed a record-breaking return to the Western Australian community, with 2021-22 producing a return of $1.03 billion in lottery prizes and grants.
Gambling support for people from diverse communities (NSW)
The NSW Government is investing in a new campaign, The Number that Changed our Life, aimed at helping people from diverse communities that are facing problems with gambling and are uncertain of how to get help.
Supporting the wellbeing of Queenslanders in Gambling Harm Awareness Week: Start Yarning
Queenslanders are being urged to start a conversation about gambling during Gambling Harm Awareness Week (GHAW). The week (18-24 July) provides an opportunity to break down stigma, discuss how to reduce unsafe gambling, and support wellbeing.
Launch of ‘The number that changed our life’ gambling awareness campaign
This July the Office of Responsible Gambling launched the next phase of The number that changed my life campaign. The creative and tagline in this phase has been adjusted to The number that changed our life to reflect the support that can be provided to family and friends of gamblers.