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Media Alert: Launch of new research on gambling and its impact on cost of living

Alliance for Gambling Reform < 1 mins read

Launch of new research on gambling and its impact on cost of living

Who:

Media Conference Tim Costello, Chief Advocate for Alliance for Gambling Reform Stu Cameron, CEO, Wesley Mission

Where:

Wesley Mission, 220 Pitt Street Sydney

When:

12 Noon - Wednesday 5 March 2025

Details:

Spiralling gambling losses are a bigger drain on the household budget than the cost of electricity and gas while gambling losses are growing at a rate faster than the cost of housing.

These shocking new cost-of-living findings are revealed in a new report by consultants Equity Economics that was commissioned by The Alliance for Gambling Reform and Wesley Mission.

Media Contacts:  

Martin Thomas, Alliance for Gambling Reform, 0477 340 704

Jim Wackett, Wesley Mission, 0448 415 546


About us:

The Alliance is a national advocacy organisation which works to prevent and minimise the harm from gambling. Our aim is to remove the shame that surrounds gambling addiction, have the problem treated as a public health issue, and achieve the legislative changes needed to protect our communities. We bring together well over 60 organisations who share the objectives of preventing harm from gambling.


Contact details:

Martin Thomas, Alliance for Gambling Reform, 0477 340 704

Jim Wackett, Wesley Mission, 0448 415 546

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