Gambling harm minimisation
Journal article
“It’s changing our lives, not for the better. It’s important that we have a say”: the role of young people in informing public health and policy decisions about gambling marketing
While young people are increasingly exposed to, and impacted by marketing for gambling products, they are rarely consulted about policy issues and options. This paper explores young Australians’ perceptions of current policy responses to gambling advertising, whether they thought young people should be involved in discussions and decisions about gambling marketing regulations, and their perceptions...
Report
Understanding gambling harms in the digital age
This research aimed to explore community knowledge and awareness of gambling harms and to develop an evidence base for public communication strategies to inform the Commission’s work in educating the public about gambling harm. It provides 10 recommendations and advice on messaging content, design and implementation to assist the Commission in its efforts to reduce...
Journal article
The COVID-19 lockdown experience suggests that restricting the supply of gambling can reduce gambling problems: an Australian prospective study
This article reports on a study that assessed people's gambling during and after the Australian COVID-19 lockdown. It found that gambling availability appears a stronger influence on gambling problems than psychosocial risk factors. Reducing the supply of high-risk gambling products is likely to reduce gambling harm.
Report
Gambling and liquor regulation in Victoria: a follow up of three Auditor-General reports
This report contains the Committee’s findings and recommendations in relation to the three Victorian Auditor-General reports. The Committee also investigated online gambling, which now accounts for the fastest growing gambling losses in Victoria.
Report
You win some, you lose more: online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm
Australians outspend the citizens of every other country on online gambling. This inquiry considered whether the current regulatory framework for online gambling and gambling advertising in Australia is fit for purpose and meeting community expectations. The Committee asserts that Australian culture will be diminished if sport was to be so captured by gambling revenue that...