Media Statement
2 March 2026
Wesley Mission supporting gambling harm being treated as public health catastrophe - Australian Centre for Disease Control Amendment (Gambling as a Public Health Issue) Bill 2026
Quote attributed to Wesley Mission CEO and Gambling Reform Advocate,
Rev Stu Cameron
“Unchecked gambling harm is fuelling a public health catastrophe in Australia, affecting millions of people and families. Our frontline teams see the daily toll, from housing stress and domestic and family violence to mental health distress and suicidal ideation. For too long gambling harm has been treated as purely economic and personal, allowing powerful interests to shape the narrative. Governments must act decisively to prevent and reduce gambling harm through strong evidence-based public health measures that will positively impact and save lives.”
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Media contact: Anne Holt 0418 628 342 or [email protected]
