House debates Bills
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
Anika Wells Lilley, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Sport
4:44 pm
I thank the member for Wentworth for moving these amendments. The government will not be supporting these amendments. The amendments we are making to the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 relating to the direct marketing of inducements align with the government's overarching policy intent, which is to balance the protection of children and vulnerable Australians without limiting legitimate consumer choices. I would also note that some bans on inducements mentioned in the member's amendments, such as banning inducements relating to opening and closing an account, are already legislated by states and territories under the national consumer protection framework. I thank the House.
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