# Alliance for Gambling Reform

Type: non_profit

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-23**: Legislative Stalemate — Regional reports highlight delays in 'swift action' on advertising reforms.
- **2026-02-25**: Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies — Regional reports confirm the federal government is reviewing lottery exemptions from the self-exclusion register.
- **2025-02-15**: Proposed Ad Caps — Government proposes partial ad bans instead of a total phase-out.
- **2024-06-11**: Credit Card Ban — Legislation takes effect banning credit cards for online wagering.
- **2024-02-15**: TLC Half-Year Results — The Lottery Corporation reports a slight dip in revenue, citing lower jackpot activity.
- **2023-08-21**: BetStop Launch — The ACMA officially launches the national self-exclusion register for online wagering.
- **2023-06-20**: Murphy Report Released — The 'You win some, you lose more' report recommends 31 major reforms.
- **2023-06-01**: Murphy Report Released — The parliamentary inquiry into online gambling harm recommends 31 changes, including stricter lottery rules.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### Australia's Gambling Reform Stalemate: Legislative Delays and Industry Pushback
2026-03-23 22:03:19 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 5

The Australian government faces mounting criticism over the slow implementation of the Peta Murphy inquiry's recommendations, specifically the total ban on gambling advertising. Despite promises of swift action, the legislative process has stalled amidst intense lobbying from the wagering and broadcasting industries.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/australia-gambling-reform-delays-2026

### Australian Lotteries Face Regulatory Push for National Self-Exclusion Inclusion
2026-02-25 23:58:41 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Australian lottery operators are under increasing pressure to integrate with the national self-exclusion register, BetStop, as regulators seek to close loopholes in the country's gambling harm prevention framework. The move follows recommendations from a parliamentary inquiry and growing concerns over the 'gambling-fication' of traditional lottery products.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/lotteries-scrutiny-problem-gambling-register-australia

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