Gambling reform consultation slammed as 'charade' by health experts (opens original article in a new tab)

Health experts and critics have criticized the Australian government's gambling advertising reform consultation as insufficient and lacking transparency, with the draft laws facing opposition from political groups and concerns over loopholes.

• Health experts criticized the government's consultation on gambling advertising reforms as a 'charade' due to limited time and transparency
• The draft laws allow gambling ads during sports broadcasts after 8:30pm and exempt horse racing from restrictions
• The government faces pressure from Greens and crossbench MPs to strengthen the legislation
• Critics say the reforms address only three of 31 Murphy inquiry recommendations and contain significant loopholes