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
28.03.17
NATIONAL: The Federal Government has invested $75,000 for research into online wagering restrictions and their impact on consumers’ behaviour. This research is a key part of the Government’s response to the Review of Illegal Offshore Wagering by Barry O’Farrell.
Australia/NZ
16.03.17
QUEENSLAND: Racing Minister Grace Grace has accepted a recommendation from Racing Queensland to introduce a Minimum Bet Limit framework for Queensland....
Australia/NZ
03.03.17
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: The ACT’s former Health Services Commissioner, Mary Durkin, has been appointed as the independent...
Australia/NZ
27.02.17
VICTORIA: Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation Marlene Kairouz and Member for Mordialloc Tim Richardson formally launched a Love the Game round with players from Kingston Hawthorn and Ringwood cricket...
Australia/NZ
22.02.17
VICTORIA: The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) has launched its new website featuring improvements that enable greater accessibilty and more straight forward self-service for industry and community stakeholders.
Australia/NZ
16.02.17
NEW SOUTH WALES: An independent Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission is among the key recommendations of the NSW Greyhound Industry Reform Panel that will ensure the future of the sport, Minister for Racing Paul Toole has said.
Australia/NZ
08.02.17
NATIONAL: Commercial radio broadcasters have criticised an attempt to amend the Interactive Gambling Bill to phase out and ban advertising of betting odds and gambling commercials during live sporting broadcasts.
Australia/NZ
08.02.17
NATIONAL: Commercial free to air television broadcasters have rejected bans proposed on the promotion of betting services during live sporting events on TV.
Australia/NZ
06.02.17
VICTORIA: New grants totalling $4 million over the next two years will help prevent gambling harm in the community as part of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation's Prevention Partnership Program.
Australia/NZ
16.12.16
QUEENSLAND: A new 200-metre tall hotel and apartment tower at Jupiters Gold Coast has been approved by the Palaszczuk Government in a further boost to Queensland tourism and jobs.
Australia/NZ
15.12.16
NATIONAL: AUSTRAC has published two new fact sheets on money laundering risks, to help pubs and clubs protect their business and improve reporting...
Australia/NZ
13.12.16
QUEENSLAND: Christmas has come early for more than 600 community groups across Queensland who will share more than $13 million in funding in the latest round...
Australia/NZ
08.12.16
TASMANIA: The Tasmanian Government has announced that it is taking steps to reform the greyhound racing industry in the state f...
Australia/NZ
08.12.16
TASMANIA: Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Racing, says the Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to a racing industry that is vibrant and sustainable and supports jobs.
Australia/NZ
04.12.16
TASMANIA: Stage 2 of the Gambling Support Programs ...