This discussion paper draws on the findings of Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation-funded and other academic studies, market research and public discourse, as well as policy and regulatory responses, such as the National Consumer Protection Framework.

This report details a survey FARE and VicHealth conducted last year with 220 people seeking to reduce alcohol, gambling and unhealthy foods. The survey aimed to understand how marketing for these harmful and unhealthy products impacts people trying to reduce these products.

It is intended that this publication will serve to increase the accessibility of valuable evidence and experiences to policy-makers within Australia. The University of Queensland and the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust also hope that it will encourage more partnership approaches toward developing public policy that are informed by broad groups of experts, including Churchill Fellows.

Samantha Ratnam claimed Victoria had lost $66 billion to poker machines since their introduction 30 years ago. Verdict: Ms Ratnam's claim is understated.

This is the first national study of Australian men to examine gambling behaviour and associated harms. Using data from Wave 3 of Ten to Men, this report examines the prevalence and frequency of gambling participation, the socio-demographic characteristics of men who gamble, risks of experiencing gambling problems, and financial stress experienced by adult men in...