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STOP PROFITING FROM PREDATORY GAMBLING ADS

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$3,045

Annual gambling losses per household

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$2,821

Annual utilities spending per household

A MAJOR COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS AUSTRALIANS CAN'T AFFORD

Our new groundbreaking research reveals that Australian households now lose more than they spend on gambling than on electricity, gas, and other utilities.

Gambling costs average households $3,045 annually

 

Gambling losses have risen 6.8% while real wages declined 5.7%

 

Australia’s annual gambling losses ($31.5bn) now rival NDIS spending

The federal election represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to implement all 31 recommendations of the Murphy Report, including a ban on gambling advertising.

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Labor Keeps Kicking the Can Down the Road on Gambling Ads

27 July 2025

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Children in Pokies Lounges: ALH Group Fined Again

26 July 2025

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84% of Pokies Losses Are From At-Risk Gamblers

25 July 2025

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Voices for Gambling Reform

A key part of the Alliance’s work is how we work with people who have experienced gambling harm, known as the Voices for Gambling Reform.

Their experiences and stories are central to everything we do and have played a pivotal role in many key legislative changes.

Over the past year, our Voices have campaigned for gambling reform by sharing their stories in the media, speaking to federal and state politicians, as well as providing evidence at government inquiries and hearings.

Over the past 3 years I’ve spoken to many people who have experienced a family member in a very similar situation as my brothers, losing their life savings and living in a delusional world where they believe they “didn’t have a problem with gambling”. Very sadly the only time many family members become aware about the true extent of the problem is when it is too late to be of any assistance.

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“I underestimated how much helping others would help me. Passing on the support I was lucky enough to receive, seeing people turn their lives around—it’s the best part of this second chance I’ve been given. And believe me, I’m doing everything I can to make the most of it.”

Ed

"It is too late for my family, but it's not too late for other families."

Kate

"We have children who know the odds, but don't actually know who's playing the in game. They speak in odds terms, they speak in multi terms - we're the first generation of Australians, who have to explain to our children what gambling is when they're in primary school."

Mark

Send your letter to your MP

Please share how gambling advertisements have affected your community and why the government must act now to protect Australians from their harm.

It’s time for the Government

to act on their own report and 

protect  Australians from gambling harm

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If you have lived experience of gambling harm or are an affected other, visit our Voices page.

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If you or someone you know is in need of support, please contact: Gambling Helpline 1800 858 858 | Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 | Lifeline 131 114

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