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
29.04.19
QUEENSLAND: Implementing the Palaszczuk Government's racing reform agenda will continue to be the focus of the Racing Queensland board, which includes at least one new face from 1 May.
Australia/NZ
29.04.19
VICTORIA: The Gambling Harm Across Cultures Forum was held in Wodonga on 4 April, 2019. It provided the opportunity for the region to hear from a range of speakers on gambling-related harm. In particular, the issues were looked at through the lens of culture, vulnerability and human rights.
Australia/NZ
04.04.19
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: the ACT Government is making a substantial investment in Canberra's clubs to help diversify their business models via the creation of a Diversification and Sustainability Support Fund.
Australia/NZ
28.03.19
VICTORIA: Each financial year, gaming venue operators are required to pay a supervision charge to recover the costs of regulating the gaming industry in Victoria.
Australia/NZ
28.03.19
VICTORIA: The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation has joined in partnership with the Alannah and Madeline Foundation to pilot a program to help educate parents on the topic of online gaming and gambling. The pilot program extends to 12 schools and aims to provide parents with practical...
Australia/NZ
20.03.19
VICTORIA: The Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Marlene Kairouz, has announced the appointment of Shane Lucas as the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation's new Chief Executive Officer.
Australia/NZ
12.03.19
VICTORIA: The Victorian Government has announced funding for five new projects, under the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Grants for Gambling Research Program, to support the work of early career researchers. Projects cover an array of subjects including the gambling experiences of...
Australia/NZ
26.02.19
From 26th February, 2019, new national rules come into force that reduce the customer verification period for new online wagering consumers from 90 days to a maximum of 14 days. Quicker customer verification means that online wagering providers will be able to reduce the risk of underage or self...
Australia/NZ
19.02.19
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: ACT Attorney-General Gordon Ramsey announced that the maximum number of gaming machines that can be operated in the Territory has been reduced to 4,012.
Australia/NZ
18.02.19
VICTORIA: Recent changes enable Victorian hotels and clubs to now provide cashless gaming. The new standards allow for machines to accept both player tickets and gaming cards.
Australia/NZ
14.02.19
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Following on from a major overhaul of gambling-related barring orders, the South Australian Government has begun seeking views from industry and the non-Government sector on the future of gambling regulation in South Australia.
Australia/NZ
08.02.19
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Changes to the way gambling barring orders are processed are making it easier for South Australians who are either experiencing or are at risk of gambling harm. Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman said the state’s gambling regulator, Consumer and Business Services, has overhauled...
Australia/NZ
24.01.19
NEW SOUTH WALES: Minister for Racing Paul Toole has announced that Deakin University is to develop the first intervention apps for mobiles in Australia aimed at supporting people who want to take control of their gambling. The NSW Government will invest $436,000 towards the project as part of...
Australia/NZ
05.12.18
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Online corporate bookmakers will now pay tax on their operations in Western Australia, after legislation passed through the...
Australia/NZ
30.11.18
NATIONAL: Commonwealth and state and territory governments have launched the National Consumer Protection Framework (National Framework) for Online Wagering in Australia, which will provide stronger consumer protections for Australians gambling online.