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
13.11.19
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: The SA State Government will inject an additional one million dollars a year into South Australia’s Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund, to further enhance the mechanisms for support people at risk of gambling related harm. The Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman MP said that if the...
Australia/NZ
11.11.19
The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF)...
Australia/NZ
11.11.19
The Morrison Government is implementing a website blocking scheme to protect Australians from illegal offshore gambling websites. This...
Australia/NZ
04.11.19
Research showing that 32% of Victorians residents experiencing stress from gambling speak a language other than English at home, has prompted the VRGF to translate the Think....is that true for you? campaign into a range of languages.
Australia/NZ
28.10.19
NSW: Liquor and Gaming NSW has issued its latest gaming machine data updates as part of the New South Wales Government's commitment to transparency on gambling activity on local communities
Australia/NZ
11.10.19
VICTORIA: The Andrews Labor Government is preventing gambling harm across Victoria through state-wide grants for 14 community-based, not-for-profit organisations. Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation...
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.