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

The opposition will not be supporting this motion today. Whilst we recognise the senator's intent, we are unable to support 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 who bet gamble in a responsible manner, Labor knows that gambling in our community can, in some cases, have devastating social, financial and emotional consequences. We know that problem gambling can cause significant harm. That is why we support a well-regulated gambling industry that is underpinned by appropriate harm-minimisation measures.