Tim Costello
NSW under pressure on pokie reform after Victoria orders sweeping gambling overhaul
Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello says the Victorian changes, including set gambling limits and reduced hours for gaming venues, will put the focus on NSW Labor to take stronger action.
- by Matt Wade
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Top sports wagering lobbyist was Morrison government gambling minister’s chief
The appointment of an adviser to the Morrison government on gambling regulation as boss of the peak gaming industry group has prompted calls for tighter lobbying rules.
- by Paul Sakkal
Gambling addicts used COVID superannuation policy to bet thousands
Long-time addicts say they spent thousands from their superannuation accounts to bet on sports during the pandemic, driving record gambling firm profits.
- by Paul Sakkal
Crossbench MPs call for minister to resign portfolio over Sportsbet donations
The Greens and independent MPs have raised questions about whether the donations created a conflict of interest but the government says Communications Minister Michelle Rowland acted appropriately.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Readers divided about Thorpe’s defection: A real Indigenous Voice or conservative culture warrior?
We shouldn’t doubt the senator’s deep personal commitment genuinely outweighs her loyalty to a political party. She is being honest in the face of hostility.
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Gambling
Perrottet’s pokies reform is a game-changer that will save lives
The time for acting on crucial gambling reform has arrived.
- The Herald's View
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Five Minutes with Fitz
Tim Costello is not anti-gambling, but wants Dracula out of the bloodbank
Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello chats to Fitz about his hope for a new pokies policy in NSW, the legacy of George Pell, and how his ‘lefty’ brother flirted with Labor politics.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Gambling whistleblower takes on Labor leader over pokie reforms
Cancer sufferer Troy Stolz has announced he is running as an independent against Chris Minns as the gaming industry maintains its opposition to cashless gaming cards.
- by Farid Farid
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Charities wrongly named in call opposing cashless gaming card
Leading charities, including World Vision and Oxfam, have distanced themselves after being named without their knowledge in a robocall opposing cashless gaming.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Energy
Australia was always bullied by vested interests, until now
The Albanese government has broken the curse of a nation too timid to stand up to the might of industry. Can Perrottet follow suit with his push against pokies?
- by Peter Hartcher
Minns ‘prepared to deal with the judgment of the voters of NSW’ on pokies stance
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns says he is prepared to reform the gambling sector but only after the impact on the industry is fully calculated.
- by Tom Rabe