Documents released under FoI show Wells’ department worried about how gambling reforms would affect sporting codes and media companies Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast There is growing “frustration” in the government caucus about the delay to gambling advertising reforms, according to a group of Labor MPs who say they want the communications and sports minister, Anika Wells, to take action. Documents recently released under freedom of information laws revealing details of Wells’ meetings with major TV broadcasters about wagering restrictions show her department has conceded the popularity of an ad ban, but is concerned about what it could mean for sporting codes and media companies. Continue reading...
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‘Frustrated’ by slow pace of gambling ads reform, Labor caucus wants Wells to act
A group of Labor MPs are reportedly frustrated with the slow progress of gambling advertising reforms and are urging Communications and Sports Minister Anika Wells to take action. Documents released under freedom of information laws reveal Wells' department is concerned about the potential impact of wagering restrictions on sporting codes and media companies.
Krishani Dhanji and Josh ButlerThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-01 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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A group of Labor MPs are reportedly frustrated with the slow progress of gambling advertising reforms and are urging Communications and Sports Minister Anika Wells to take action. Documents released under freedom of information laws reveal Wells' department is concerned about the potential impact of wagering restrictions on sporting codes and media companies. These documents detail meetings between Wells and major TV broadcasters regarding the proposed restrictions. While the popularity of a gambling ad ban is acknowledged, the department is hesitant due to potential financial repercussions for sports and media. The Labor caucus is now pushing Wells to expedite the reform process.
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Anika Wells is the communications and sports minister.
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Wells' department conceded the popularity of an ad ban.
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Documents released under FoI reveal Wells' department is concerned about the impact of gambling reforms on sporting codes and media companies.
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Labor caucus members are frustrated by the slow pace of gambling ad reforms.
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