Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
•Labor's proposed gambling reform faces opposition from the Coalition and other parties over its handling of gambling inducements.
•The Coalition demands tougher regulations following allegations of gambling companies providing illegal drugs and access to sex workers.
•Labor may need to revise its legislation significantly to gain support from the Coalition and independents.
المصدر: The Guardian | Source: The GuardianSarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation
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Labor will be forced to make major changes to its planned crackdown on online gambling advertising, as the Coalition, Greens and independents demand tougher rules to stop betting companies offering generous inducements as well as further limits on broadcast ads.
After a two-day inquiry including sensational evidence that gambling companies allegedly provided illegal drugs and access to sex workers to keep problem gamblers betting, the Coalition confirmed on Wednesday afternoon it would seek “crucial amendments” before agreeing to support the government’s legislation.
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→Labor's proposed gambling reform faces opposition from the Coalition and other parties over its handling of gambling inducements.
→The Coalition demands tougher regulations following allegations of gambling companies providing illegal drugs and access to sex workers.
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