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Bill Debate · Limitation of Debate

Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate

Senate · Wednesday 19 August 2026

Official Hansard for this day (APH) · Read this debate on OpenAustralia

At a glance

The Senate considered detailed amendments to three gambling reform bills under time limits. The Australian Greens moved extensive amendments to ban wagering advertising content, prohibit wagering inducements such as sign-up bonuses, and restrict gambling ads on SBS. Senator David Pocock opposed specific sections regarding notable persons and record-keeping. The Jacqui Lambie Network proposed regulating gambling-like elements in computer games, requiring R18+ classification for loot boxes. Most Greens amendments were defeated, while some were passed. The Jacqui Lambie Network amendment was negatived.

Outcome

Division 6 was not passed (11-24), Division 7 was not passed (11-24), Division 8 was passed (29-13), Division 10 was not passed (12-32), Division 11 was passed (32-9), Division 12 was not passed (10-30), Division 13 was passed (39-21), Division 14 was not passed (21-39), Division 15 was passed (31-12), Division 16 was not passed (12-28), and Division 17 was passed (37-13).

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Nick McKim (TAS) (Australian Greens) Greens

McKim noted the Australian Greens' support for Senator Thorpe's second reading amendment. The Greens subsequently moved numerous amendments to strengthen the legislation. These included provisions to ban wagering advertising content on broadcasts and online services, prohibit wagering inducements like free bets and sign-up bonuses, and restrict gambling advertisements on the Special Broadcasting Service. The amendments also sought to establish civil penalties for breaches and require record-keeping by service providers.

Votes during this debate

Division 6: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Not passed 11–24 Division 7: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Not passed 11–24 Division 8: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Passed 29–13 Division 10: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Not passed 12–32 Division 11: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Passed 32–9 Division 12: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Not passed 10–30 Division 13: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Passed 39–21 Division 14: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Not passed 21–39 Division 15: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Passed 31–12 Division 16: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Not passed 12–28 Division 17: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate Passed 37–13