Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
3 sources·Updated August 6, 2026
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- ABC Politics AU·5h agoGrowing number of Labor MPs call for tougher gambling reforms
The Albanese government faces internal pressure to strengthen its gambling reforms, with more MPs calling for sweeping amendments.
Read at ABC Politics AU → - ABC News AU·1d agoGambling ad reforms at risk as Labor draws line on major changes
Labor is unlikely to entertain major changes to its gambling ad crackdown despite the bill being "friendless" in parliament.
Read at ABC News AU → - Guardian Australia·1d agoLabor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Labor will be forced to make major…
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