‘Do something about it before it gets worse’: young people want government action on gambling reform

‘Do something about it before it gets worse’: young people want government action on gambling reform

David P. Smith/Shutterstock Do something about it before it gets worse. This was a response from a 16-year-old boy in one of our recent studies when asked what he would say to the prime minister about gambling in Australia. This response is not uncommon. Read more: Gambling in Australia: how bad is the problem, who gets harmed most and where may we be heading? Calls for action Even before they can legally gamble at the age of 18, young people r…

Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats

Gambling harm advocates will focus on marginal seats in the final days of the election campaign, urging politicians across the spectrum to find their voice.