Advocate Tim Costello fears state resistance could be excuse for federal Labor to ‘kick the ad ban recommendation into the long grass’
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New South Wales has raised concerns about the “volume of gambling advertising” but declined to endorse an inquiry’s call for a total ban within three years, prompting concerns federal Labor may use state resistance to opt for a cap rather than ban.
State and territory ministers responsible for the regulation of gambling were consulted about the mooted ad ban on Tuesday, with no definitive decisions taken as they are still waiting for the commonwealth to state its position.
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