Labor's gambling ad curbs would cut wagering spend by under 1%, own modelling shows

Government modelling shows Labor's gambling ad restrictions would trim Australia's annual wagering spend by $62.7 million — roughly 0.8%. Peta Murphy's 2023 inquiry urged banning all online gambling inducements outright. Three years on, Albanese is negotiating a watered-down deal with the Coalition. Backbenchers and advocates want tougher action.