Senate debates

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Motions

Gambling

3:41 pm

Photo of Anne RustonAnne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

The government is committed to reducing gaming related harm for Australians gambling online. In November 2018, Commonwealth and state and territory governments launched the National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering in Australia, which provides for the first time strong, nationally consistent protections for consumers of Australia's interactive wagering services. The government has also implemented a website blocking scheme to protect Australians from illegal offshore gambling websites. I encourage anyone affected by problem gambling to access one of our funded financial counsellors for tailored support.

Question agreed to.

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