NSW Labor to adopt tougher pokies stance as Sydney inner west mayor says ‘momentum for real reform unstoppable’
The New South Wales Labor party is moving toward a stricter policy on poker machines, aiming to remove 50% of machines over the next decade. The proposal includes a moratorium on new licenses and increased taxes for high-profit clubs to address problem gambling.
Premier Chris Minns at the NSW state Labor conference on Saturday. Photograph: Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP Premier Chris Minns at the NSW state Labor conference on Saturday. Photograph: Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP Gambling NSW Labor to adopt tougher pokies stance as Sydney inner west mayor says ‘momentum for real reform unstoppable’ State Labor conference expected to pass a motion which would commit to 50% of machines being removed from operation in next 10 years
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