Senator David Pocock Challenges Government Over Partial Gambling Ad Ban

Pocock, who is campaigning for a full gambling ad ban, says the government has left out crucial data around reforms.

Senator David Pocock speaks during question time at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on July 28, 2022. Martin Ollman/Getty Images

Independent Senator David Pocock has questioned the government over its handling of gambling advertising reforms during a senate estimates hearing, amid his ongoing campaign for a full ban on gambling ads.

In April, the federal government announced a series of partial gambling advertising restrictions, including limiting gambling ads to three per hour on television from 6 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., and banning ads during live sports broadcasts within the same hours.