📰 What Happened
In an opinion piece, independent Senator David Pocock writes that the gambling reform deal cut between the prime minister and the Coalition is a huge disappointment and a test of whether parliament listens to people over vested interests. He says the gambling lobby, leaning on free-to-air TV and major sporting codes, 'well and truly won the day', describing the reform as a 'stitch-up' that shows politics is broken, after hearing the grief of a family who lost a son to gambling.
🔍 The Backstory
The Senate inquiry heard emotional testimony from families affected by gambling harm during consideration of the gambling advertising bill.
🎯 Why It Matters
It captures the frustration of reform advocates and contested ground in the fight over gambling advertising regulation.
In an opinion piece, independent Senator David Pocock writes that the gambling reform deal cut between the prime minister and the Coalition is a huge disappointment and a test of whether parliament listens to people over vested interests. He says the gambling lobby, leaning on free-to-air TV and major sporting codes, 'well and truly won the day', describing the reform as a 'stitch-up' that shows politics is broken, after hearing the grief of a family who lost a son to gambling.
The Senate inquiry heard emotional testimony from families affected by gambling harm during consideration of the gambling advertising bill.
It captures the frustration of reform advocates and contested ground in the fight over gambling advertising regulation.
📰 Source: Guardian AU
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