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Australia’s gambling harm is likely underreported – and authorities are still failing to act

  • Written by Angela Rintoul, Principal Research Fellow - Gambling and Suicide, The University of Melbourne
Australia’s gambling harm is likely underreported – and authorities are still failing to actPaul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images

Monday night’s ABC Four Corners’ investigation highlighted major issues with the regulation of online gambling in Australia.

Regulators are responsible for safeguarding the public from serious gambling harms. However, the investigation alleged a revolving door between regulators and industry, the ongoing...

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