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
01.02.18
VICTORIA: Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren has hailed the results of the 2017 Melbourne Cup Carnival economic impact study, released by the Victoria Racing Club noting that the Melbourne Cup Carnival delivered record visitor numbers and an economic windfall to VIctoria.
Australia/NZ
19.01.18
NEW SOUTH WALES: Nine highly-qualified experts in public health, law, government, business and social research will advise the NSW Government on responsible gambling.
Australia/NZ
16.01.18
TASMANIA: Tasmnaian Treasurer, Peter Gutwein, has said that gambling in Tasmania has continued to decline, according to the latest SEIS study. "The report finds that overall participation in gambling in Tasmania has declined from 61.2 per cent in 2013 (SEIS3) to 58.5 per cent in 2017.
Australia/NZ
16.01.18
TASMANIA: The Tasmanian Gaming Control Act 1993 requires that an independent review of the social and economic impact of gambling in Tasmania is conducted every three years. The Fourth impact study was released January 2018 undertaken by a consortium comprising by ACIL Allen...