Australia's two major political forces have put aside their differences to deliver sweeping new restrictions on gambling advertising, with Labor and the Coalition joining forces in Canberra to lock in the tough measures.
The rare show of bipartisan unity signals strong parliamentary backing for the crackdown, which targets not only gambling advertisements but also the use of VIP account managers — a practice long criticised by advocates concerned about the harm caused to vulnerable bettors.
The agreement between the two major parties significantly increases the likelihood of the reforms becoming law, removing what had been a potential obstacle to meaningful change in one of Australia's most heavily scrutinised consumer industries.
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