Australia NewsGovernment Facing Heat for Postponing Gambling Ad Ban to 2025The Greens and Opposition accuse the government of siding with the gambling industry, calling its inaction ’really unfortunate.’00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintGaming coins are displayed at a booth of the Global Gaming Expo Asia in the worlds biggest gambling hub of Macau on May 20, 2014. Philippe Lopez/AFP via Getty ImagesNaziya Alvi Rahman11/24/2024|Updated: 11/24/20240:00X 1After months of parliamentary debate and promises of an imminent ban on gambling ads, the government has delayed the measure until next year.The announcement came 18 months after a landmark review, chaired by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, recommended phasing out these ads on TV.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentNaziya Alvi RahmanAuthorNaziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].Author’s Selected ArticlesAustralia’s eSafety to Track Teen Well-Being After Under-16 Social Media BanDec 03, 2025Minister Stands Firm on Under-16 Social Media Ban as High Court Challenge LoomsDec 03, 2025New Inquiry Into Sexual Violence in Australian Defence Force to Proceed After a YearDec 02, 2025Albanese Government Scrutinised for Spending $1.6 Million on Climate DelegationDec 02, 2025Related Topicsgamblinggambling ads ban on live TVgambling ads
