Murray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

(—) (): Thanks again, Senator Pocock. As I say, the Albanese government does recognise there is ongoing community concern about harms associated with online gambling, and that's exactly why we have established an inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm. That inquiry is being conducted by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs. If I'm not mistaken, that's being chaired by Peta Murphy, one of our outstanding members in the House of Representatives, and I've seen some of the media coverage that she has obtained in talking about this important issue. This committee is considering the effectiveness of current gambling advertising restrictions on limiting children's exposure to gambling products and services, including through social media, sponsorship or branding, among a range of other issues. Senator Pocock, you're asking what the government intends to do about it. I guess the first step is to consider the committee's recommendations when it releases its final report. I can assure you they will be properly considered. (Time expired)