Labor’s Gambling 'AdStop' Regime Fails to Quell Fresh Anger of Critics Last week's deal between Labor and the Coalition on gambling reform has left many feeling underwhelmed by a promise that, upon closer inspection, looks like a carefully crafted compromise rather than a genuine effort to curb Australia's growing problem with wagering.
The creation of an opt out register for online advertising is hardly revolutionary, as it merely acknowledges what most Australians already suspect: that online streaming services have been a haven for predatory gambling ads.
The fact that this will be paid for by betting companies themselves raises more questions than answers about where the money will go and how effectively it will be spent to prevent problem gambling.