Interactive Gambling Amendment (Stop the Gambling Ads) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Monday 30 March 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   Independent members Kate Chaney and Andrew Wilkie presented and seconded a bill to ban online gambling advertising. They argued that the legislation implements recommendations from the Joint Select Committee on Gambling Reform, chaired by the late Peta Murphy. The speakers cited personal stories of harm and criticised the government for failing to act on the unanimous report. They contended that the Prime Minister was obstructing reform due to pressure from the gambling industry and sporting codes.

   Outcome: The transcript does not state the final result of the vote.

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