This section contains links to media releases from government, industry and other bodies dealing with gambling and gambling issues in Australia and New Zealand.
In the News - Australia / New Zealand
In the News
Australia/NZ
28.05.19
The 2019/20 Victorian Budget includes $153 million to help the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation tackle gambling harm prevention through better treatment, support and behaviour change programs - including...
Australia/NZ
27.05.19
NEW SOUTH WALES: Five universities will share in almost $400,000 funding from the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling for research to help prevent and reduce gambling harms.
Australia/NZ
24.05.19
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman has announced a range of new measures to be implemented through South Australia's Gambling Codes of Practice to ensure a consistent national approach to the regulation of interactive wagering. The new measures come in to effect as of 26 May...
Australia/NZ
22.05.19
The Victorian Government has announced that from 26 May 2019, online betting operators must comply with strict requirements for betting account deposit limits, restrictions on direct marketing and a ban on perks that encourage consumers to continue betting.
Australia/NZ
20.05.19
VICTORIA: The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation is running a new campaign - "Think...is that true for you?" The campaign encourages consumers to pause and reflect on whether there is a connection between the stress they may be feeling and their gambling.
Australia/NZ
20.05.19
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: The McGowan Government introduced a Bill into State Parliament on the 15th May, 2019 that will enable the sale of the Western Australian TAB. The Bill includes a reform package for the WA racing industry.
Australia/NZ
14.05.19
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: A new State Government report surveying the gambling behaviours of more than 20,000 South Australians has found the number of people betting online has almost tripled in recent years.
Australia/NZ
09.05.19
NEW ZEALAND: The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has released a new Gambling Advertising Code following a review of the Code for Advertising Gaming and Gambling. The new code will be effective from 5 August 2019 for new gambling ads and from 4 November all gambling ads will need to...
Australia/NZ
07.05.19
VICTORIA: Bethany Community Support has a new project - "A Young Person's Message' to teach students about the risks associated with gambling. Chief Executive of the VRGF, Shane Lucas, said the foundation had been delighted to support this project with a Prevention Partnwership Program grant.
Australia/NZ
29.04.19
QUEENSLAND: Implementing the Palaszczuk Government's racing reform agenda will continue to be the focus of the Racing Queensland board, which includes at least one new face from 1 May.
Australia/NZ
29.04.19
VICTORIA: The Gambling Harm Across Cultures Forum was held in Wodonga on 4 April, 2019. It provided the opportunity for the region to hear from a range of speakers on gambling-related harm. In particular, the issues were looked at through the lens of culture, vulnerability and human rights.
Australia/NZ
04.04.19
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: the ACT Government is making a substantial investment in Canberra's clubs to help diversify their business models via the creation of a Diversification and Sustainability Support Fund.
Australia/NZ
28.03.19
VICTORIA: Each financial year, gaming venue operators are required to pay a supervision charge to recover the costs of regulating the gaming industry in Victoria.
Australia/NZ
28.03.19
VICTORIA: The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation has joined in partnership with the Alannah and Madeline Foundation to pilot a program to help educate parents on the topic of online gaming and gambling. The pilot program extends to 12 schools and aims to provide parents with practical...
Australia/NZ
20.03.19
VICTORIA: The Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Marlene Kairouz, has announced the appointment of Shane Lucas as the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation's new Chief Executive Officer.