Kids exposed to gambling ads during late-night sports under Labor

Key Changes in the Draft Gambling Advertising Laws The Australian federal government has released new details about its plan to restrict gambling advertising, aiming to protect children from exposure to the harms associated with gambling. However, critics argue that the proposed changes do not go far enough.

Kids exposed to gambling ads during late-night sports under Labor. Key Changes in the Draft Gambling Advertising Laws The Australian federal government has released new details about its plan to restrict gambling advertising, aiming to protect children from exposure to the harms associated with gambling. However, critics argue that the proposed changes do not go far enough. Under the draft laws, advertising before 8:30 pm during game play is already restricted. The new measures aim to limit TV ads to a maximum of three per hour before that time and restrict radio advertising around school pick-up and drop-off times. Despite these efforts, gambling ads could still be broadcast on television during half-time and weather delay breaks in the middle of sporting games after 8:30 pm. Online and Social Media Restrictions The bill also includes re...