Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
The Australian Labor government faces a legislative hurdle as the Coalition and other parties demand stricter gambling advertising reforms. The bill is currently stalled following allegations of illegal activities by gambling companies.
Anthony Albanese has also faced internal revolt over the gambling advertising bill, with Labor MPs calling for tougher rules this week. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Anthony Albanese has also faced internal revolt over the gambling advertising bill, with Labor MPs calling for tougher rules this week. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Gambling Labor’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
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