As Shadow Communications Minister, part of my role is to develop policies on issues such as advertising.
For some time, I have been concerned about the barrage of gambling advertising that is broadcast during sporting events. The ads are very intrusive and are sending a message to kids that gambling is a key part of sport.
Simply put, this is wrong.
Recently we announced that the Coalition would ban gambling advertising during live sport. A Coalition Government would not allow gambling advertising from one hour before the start of a game, until one hour after.
Of course people can choose to place a bet if they like, but kids shouldn’t be sent a message that gambling and sport always go together.
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