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It’s been over two years since the late Peta Murphy MP tabled her report on online gaming and its impact on those experiencing gambling harm. What’s the scam?

The scam is that the Government is supposed to respond to House Committee reports within 3 months. It still hasn’t, even after Peta Murphy’s sad passing, and an outpouring of grief during a December 8, 2023, condolence motion in the House.

The Prime Minister made a point of recognising the great work she had done on the You win some, you lose more’ report.

Addressing the harm that gambling is doing to the community just doesn’t seem to be a priority for the Albanese government.

The continual silence in the wake of the inquiry has only further deepened after a freedom of information request revealed that the Government has been sitting on a draft response for over 7 months.

Gambling reform FOI

FOI Request Result

To make matters worse, the Department is refusing to let the public see the draft. Despite the draft report not containing fighter jet secrets or details on intelligence services’ operations, just measures to make life better for people, including children.

Murphy Report on gambling reform delayed by sports bet lobby

 

Rex Patrick

Rex Patrick is a former Senator for South Australia and, earlier, a submariner in the armed forces. Best known as an anti-corruption and transparency crusader, Rex is also known as the "Transparency Warrior."

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