Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The opposition will not be supporting this motion today. Whilst we recognise Senator Kakoschke-Moore's intent, we are unable to support all of the points raised in this motion. We recognise that well regulated gambling has a place in Australian society and that the growth of illegal online gambling is of great concern. While the majority of people gamble in a responsible manner, Labor knows that gambling in our community can in some cases have devastating social, financial and emotional consequences.

In relation to the National Consumer Protection Framework, we welcome the government's response to the O'Farrell review and the commitment by the Commonwealth, state and territory ministers to work together to develop and establish this important work. We understand that the Commonwealth, state and territory gambling ministers are meeting this Friday to progress work around the National Consumer Protection Framework. It is our expectation that the National Consumer Protection Framework be completed without delay. We do not want to wait another three years for this important work to be concluded.