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Let's protected our children from gambling ads

The federal government’s Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2026 has now entered a Senate inquiry, with the main debate being whether the proposed reforms go far enough to deliver the recommendations of the Murphy Report.

 

This is a critical opportunity.

 

More than ever, community voices are crucial in pushing for stronger protections that reflect the recommendations of the Murphy Report and better protect Australians from gambling harm.

What’s happening?

Our Demands

1.

Close the streaming and live sport loopholes. 

2.

Implement the Murphy Report and phase in a full gambling advertising ban. 

3.

Ban gambling inducements.

HAVE YOUR SAY BEFORE 24 JULY 2026
Help tip this decision over the line.

Right now, the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee is accepting submissions until 24 July 2026, with the committee due to report on 17 August 2026.

Take Action

Every voice counts. Make a submission.


Add your voice to the growing call for stronger gambling reform. Complete the form below and tell the Senate Committee why stronger protections are needed.

Subject

Write a submission

Tell the inquiry:
 

  • Who you are and the community you represent. 
     

  • How gambling harm affects your community. 
     

  • Why stronger reforms are needed.
     

Why you support:
 

  • Closing the streaming and live sport loopholes. 
     

  • Implementing the Murphy Report recommendations. 
     

  • A phased ban on gambling advertising. 
     

  • Banning gambling inducements.

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Have questions about our work or want to make a general inquiry? Please fill out the form below. 👇

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

Thanks for submitting!

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