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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.
Bookmakers, gaming venues and patrons on notice this spring racing season (VIC)
Gambling inspectors will be trackside and in gaming venues across Victoria to target high-harm breaches during the Spring Racing Carnival. Inspectors will have zero tolerance if deliberate breaches are found and the VGCCC will take the appropriate regulatory and disciplinary action.
Cashless gaming trials commence (NSW)
The State's first cashless gaming trial will begin today at Wests Newcastle with up to 200 members set to use ground-breaking digital technology which includes features to reduce risks of gambling harm and to protect against money laundering.
Government responds to The Star review (QLD)
The Queensland Government has released the final report following the review of the Queensland operations of The Star Entertainment Group, along with its response.
The Queensland Government has announced it supports in principle all 12 recommendations of this review.
External Review of the Queensland Operations of The Star Entertainment Group: Final Report
Queensland Attorney-General, Shannon Fentiman, has announced the final report from the external review of the Queensland operations of The Star Entertainment Group from the Honourable Robert Gotterson has been submitted.
The Queensland Cabinet will now consider the report.
Increased funding for racing industry (TAS)
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has announced that the funding allocation for Tasmania's racing industry will increase by 8% or $2.53 million, effective 1 October 2022.
Feedback into proposed gambling harm reforms released (ACT)
The ACT Government has taken another step towards realising its commitment of reducing harm from electronic gaming machines (EGMs), with the release of a listening report detailing feedback on the proposed harm reduction measures of a $5 bet limit and $100 load-up limit for EGMs in the ACT.
Strengthened casino law passes parliament (WA)
The Casino Legislation Amendment (Burswood Casino) Act 2022 has been passed in the West Australian parliament. The legislation provides for tougher penalties, better oversight and more powers for the casino regulator.
Nation-Leading Laws Passed To Hold Crown To Account (VIC)
The Victorian government has passed legislation to boost protection for consumers and increase oversight of the casino, delivering on an additional 12 of the 33 Royal Commission recommendations.
Nation-leading card-based gaming with pre-commitment a first in Tasmania
In response to the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission’s report into harm minimisation technologies for EGMs in hotels, clubs and casinos, the government has announced its support for the recommendation to implement a state-wide player card gaming system with pre-commitment and cashless gaming.
...Moratorium on new gaming machines in hotels and taverns across Alice Springs (NT)
New gaming machine licenses at community venues in Alice Springs have been suspended for nine
months as the Territory Government moves to strengthen the application process.