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
08.10.19
TASMANIA: The Tasmanian Government will introduce a Point of Consumption Tax on wagering from 1 January 2020. Following consultation with industry stakeholders, it has been determined the Point of Consumption...
Australia/NZ
03.10.19
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: The State Government is proposing to introduce gambling reforms to strengthen and improve provisions for harm minimisation and prevention. Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Vickie Chapman said, "We want to strike a balance between supporting an economically viable gaming...
Australia/NZ
30.09.19
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: The McGowan Government has formally commenced the long-awaited sale process for the Western Australian TAB through the release of the EOI to the market.
Australia/NZ
20.09.19
VICTORIA: The Victorian government has announced that...
Australia/NZ
18.09.19
VICTORIA: The Government has announced that it is expanding its Libraries After Dark program which provides extended opening hours to offer a range social, cultural and recreational activities as alternatives to gambling.
Australia/NZ
06.09.19
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: The Western Australian Government has passed the TAB (Disposal) Bill 2019 providing the legislative framework to negotiate the sale of the TAB.
Australia/NZ
04.09.19
The Casino Control Regulation 2019 and the New South Wales Gaming Machines Regulation 2019 both came into effect on Spetember 1, 2019. They escort in changes primarily to do with harm minimisation measures.
Australia/NZ
12.08.19
The Andrews Government has made changes to the way lottery tickets are sold. Around 750 news and lottery agents will now receive increased commission rates through digital ticket sales.Tabcorp's new strategy aims to reward distributors for their role in the conduct of public lotteries.
Australia/NZ
05.08.19
The New Zealand government has launched a public consultation to guage public support for regulating new forms of online gambling. It is also looking for views on measures to minimise gambling harms. The public and industry stakeholders are asked to share their thoughts.
Australia/NZ
30.07.19
The WA State government has announced that record Lotterywest sales for the 2018/19 financial year will result in a 15% increase to statutory grants for health, sport and arts programs.
Australia/NZ
25.07.19
NATIONAL: The Australian National University (ANU) has announced a new study that will explore appropriate support and help for partners or family members of those that may be affected by their gambling. The study, to be conducted by the ANU's Centre for Gambling Research, is currently looking...
Australia/NZ
19.07.19
QUEENSLAND: Community organisations can apply for funding of up to $35,000 under the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants which is now open.
Australia/NZ
09.07.19
The code is made up of 3 parts: the principles, the rules and guidelines. The principles are social responsibility and truthful presentation. The code comes into effect on 5 August 2019 for new ads, and 4 November 2019 for all ads.
Australia/NZ
01.07.19
On the 28 June 2019, the New Zealand government announced its updated national strategy to prevent and minimise gambling harm. The strategy aligns with the mental health and addiction initiatives in Budget 2019.
Australia/NZ
27.06.19
A website to allow problem gamblers to self exclude from multiple venues, plus new online courses on responsible gambling are some of the innovative projects supported by $1.3 million funding from the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling.