Survey of 3,000 fans found vast majority supported a ban, and many think the government’s phased approach is too slow
Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast
The AFL Fan Association (AFLFA) says the football community is fully supportive of a ban on gambling advertisements and has urged the federal government not to delay any action for three years.
A federal parliamentary committee has recommended gambling ads be banned after a three-year transition period, but crossbench MPs have urged the federal government to act swiftly given the harm posed by wagering.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
About Author
More Stories
Hong Kong police tell people not to download ‘secessionist’ mobile game
UK and Gibraltar close to post-Brexit agreement on border with Spain
Turkish and Kurdish groups in UK complain of intimidation by Turkey