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Labor and Coalition poised to reach deal on gambling reforms in Australia

The Guardian · Politico · first seen 17.08.2026 · updated 18.08.2026

Australian Labor and the Coalition are nearing a legislative deal on gambling reforms following the introduction of an opt-out register for online advertising, which Treasurer Jim Chalmers describes as very substantial changes.

  • Labor and the Coalition are poised to reach a legislative deal on gambling reforms.
  • Communications Minister Anika Wells introduced an opt-out register for online advertising.
  • Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls proposed gambling ad amendments very substantial changes.
  • An opt-out register and stricter enforcement of inducements are under consideration.

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