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Interactive Gambling Amendment (Ending Online Wagering on Greyhound Racing) Bill 2025

Debated Monday 24 November 2025

Debate items
1
Chambers
House of Representatives
Votes
0

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

  1. Monday 24 November 2025 · House of Representatives

    Second Reading

    The debate focused on amending the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 to remove the exemption for online wagering on greyhound racing. Members argued that the industry is characterised by systemic animal cruelty, high injury and death rates, and declining public support. Both speakers supported the bill as a necessary step to reduce revenue streams for the industry and align federal law with community values regarding animal welfare. The motion was moved and seconded without opposition in this segment.

    Outcome: The motion for the second reading was moved by Andrew Wilkie and seconded by Sophie Scamps.

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