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‘What drugs do you want’? Senate inquiry allegations reveal the murky dangers of betting inducements

Explosive allegations of betting inducements have been heard at a Senate inquiry into online gambling laws.

04.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Charles Livingstone

Young people are being exposed to gambling too early. Here’s what we can do

Research shows young Australians are most at risk of experiencing gambling harm.

10.07.2026 30

The Conversation

Charles Livingstone

How gambling companies use the grey area of sponsorship and ads to reach World Cup viewers

Despite gambling ad bans during live sport in Australia, many World Cup viewers are still being bombarded with betting ads and marketing content.

02.07.2026 30

The Conversation

Charles Livingstone

Labor has backed away from meaningful gambling reform

The government’s long-awaited response to the Murphy inquiry into online wagering falls short of the reforms needed to reduce gambling harm,...

18.05.2026 30

Pearls and Irritations

Charles Livingstone

Half-hearted govt response to gambling reform push

Former MP Peta Murphy, a Labor hero to many, died in December 2023 from cancer that recurred shortly after the 2019 federal election. Despite this...

14.05.2026 40

The New Daily

Charles Livingstone

All sides of politics backed ambitious gambling reforms. The government’s response is half‑hearted at best

Australia’s gambling epidemic will likely continue because the government has only half-heartedly agreed to do more to protect Australians.

13.05.2026 40

The Conversation

Charles Livingstone

Is the Melbourne Cup losing its appeal? Here’s what the numbers reveal

The Cup is still Australia’s biggest one-day race gambling event. But there are signs it’s no longer stopping the nation like it used to.

03.11.2025 30

The Conversation

Charles Livingstone