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The government has made cuts to the NDIS to keep growing costs under control.

Labor inherited NDIS problems from Coalition

Most of the rorting and mismanagement of the scheme can be attributed to 10 years of Coalition governments, a reader writes.

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All Liquor and Gaming investigations into money laundering via poker machines came to an abrupt halt in July 2022.

A critical NSW government report is being kept from you. Why?

The Herald has campaigned for poker machine reform for the past two years, and we have no intention of backing off.

  • The Herald's View
Tim Costello and Anthony Albanese.

Social media’s too risky for kids but gambling’s OK? PM’s each-way bet stinks

Apparently, the social licence of the betting companies that deluge us with 1 million ads a year isn’t problematic for the government.

  • Tim Costello
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Michelle Rowland.

Growing number of Labor MPs jockey for Murphy’s law ad ban

TV and gambling executives spent the week in Canberra trying to water down a proposed two-per-hour limit on TV ads and a digital blackout.

  • Paul Sakkal
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland.

Labor accused of cop-out over gambling ad changes

Critics say the government’s proposed changes to gambling advertising would betray the legacy of one of its MPs, the late Peta Murphy.

  • David Swan
A report into a cashless gaming trial was completed last September.

Government refuses to release results of first cashless gaming trial

A report into the first club to conduct a cashless gaming trial was completed in September but the government will not release it.

  • Toni Ambrogetti
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The cashless gaming trial will include ten times the 500 machines originally promised by NSW Labor.

Gambling industry ups the ante on Labor’s cashless gaming trial

The flood of venues wanting to join the Minns government’s test run is heartening and is verification that Labor’s initial aim of 500 machines lacked ambition.

  • The Herald's View
Mark Speakman.

To fix their future, NSW Liberals turn to ancient Greece (and Star Wars)

It’s called Lyceum - a reference to Aristotle. Way to stay relevant!

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Sherryn Groch
Stephen Mayne and Tim Costello after  Crown’s annual general meeting. 24th October 2019 The Age news Picture by Joe Armao

NSW under pressure on pokie reform after Victoria orders sweeping gambling overhaul

Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello says the Victorian changes, including set gambling limits and reduced hours for gaming venues, will put the focus on NSW Labor to take stronger action.

  • Matt Wade
Kai Cantwell

Top sports wagering lobbyist was Morrison government gambling minister’s chief

The appointment of an adviser to the Morrison government on gambling regulation as boss of the peak gaming industry group has prompted calls for tighter lobbying rules.

  • Paul Sakkal

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