The Prime Minister of Australia has announced a nationwide crackdown on gambling advertising. From 2027, gambling firms will be prevented from targeting under-18s through online advertisements. Anthony Albanese hailed his approach as the ‘right balance’, however it falls short of the 2023 Murphy Report that recommended a total ban on gambling advertising. SportsAccording to a 2019 report, partial advertising restrictions on live sport have previously led to more advertising overall. Commenting on the upcoming restrictions, Australian Medical Association Vice President Julian Rait commented: “Anything less than a comprehensive ban will continue to expose Australians – especially children – to relentless gambling promotion.”

Source: The Guardian April 09, 2026 13:10 UTC