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Australian MP urges ban on gambling ads amid rising harms, but no action taken despite strong public support.
In June 2023, Australian MP Peta Murphy urged the Albanese government to ban gambling advertising, citing rising addiction, mental health issues, and financial harm, but no action has been taken despite 75% public support for a total ban and 80% backing restrictions on digital, stadium, and uniform ads.
Gambling firms claim sponsorships support grassroots sports, a stance mirroring Big Tobacco’s past resistance to advertising bans.
Australia leads the world in per capita gambling spending—over $30 billion annually—amid economic strain, with links to family violence, crime, and suicide.
Historical parallels with tobacco regulation show that industry influence can be overcome, as sports adapted after tobacco ads were banned, finding alternative funding.
Public health advocates warn delaying action risks further harm.
El parlamentario australiano insta a prohibir los anuncios de juegos de azar en medio de daños crecientes, pero no se toman medidas a pesar del fuerte apoyo público.