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One major Australian industry super fund – which boasts one million members and which promotes itself as a responsible investor – holds more than $351 million in gambling-relating equities, according to new analysis by the Alliance for Gambling Reform. The analysis shows that Hesta’s ready-made super portfolio holdings as at 30 June 2023 included shares … Continued
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MEDIA EMBARGO: UNTIL 6AM, SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2023. One major Australian industry super fund – which boasts one million members and which promotes itself as a responsible investor – holds more than $351 million in gambling–relating equities, according to new analysis by the Alliance for Gambling Reform. The analysis shows that Hesta’s ready-made super portfolio … Continued
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September 2022 marked the Australia first implementation of OK2PLAY? technology in any Australian pub or club. Moorebank Sporties became the first venue to introduce the innovative digital platform as a way of protecting their members and guests, and twelve months on, the venue has asked 11, 976 members if they are OK2PLAY? Designed to ensure … Continued
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Media release 30 August 2023 Shoot and share – it’s a sign of the times With one day to go until the ban on pokies signage in New South Wales is enforced, Wesley Mission is doing a shout out to people to ‘shoot (photograph) ‘n’ share’ images of venues in breach of the new … Continued
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Media release 20 August 2023 Wesley Mission welcomes BetStop and urges Govts to Not Stop there Leading gambling harm advocate, Wesley Mission, has today welcomed the launch of BetStop, the national self-exclusion register for all licensed interactive wagering services. Wesley Mission CEO, Rev Stu Cameron, says BetStop is a long-overdue means by which people can … Continued
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Media coverage of the Matilda’s World Cup exploits – which have been largely absent of gambling advertising – shows how the major sporting codes can thrive without bombarding fans with gambling ads. The Alliance for Gambling Reform’s Chief Advocate, Rev. Tim Costello, said the coverage of the world-beating Matilda’s has made a refreshing change. “To … Continued
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MEDIA CALL – WEDNESDAY 2 AUGUST 10AM – MACQUARIE ST Wesley Mission shines the theatrical spotlight on gambling harm and a unique road to recovery Wesley Mission, in conjunction with theatrical group Three Sides of the Coin, is hitting the stage in a one-off performance that puts a human face to the horror of gambling … Continued
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The Andrews Government must fast-track its crackdown on poker machine operators after new figures show the State has suffered record annual losses of $3.021 billion. The Chief Executive of the Alliance for Gambling Reform, Carol Bennett, said while many of the Government’s proposed reforms to poker machines were welcome, there was no clear timeline for … Continued
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Innovative Australian venue The RUC, based in the ACT, has been operating well ahead of the curve when it comes to player and staff protection, implementing a newly developed Australian technology platform in recent weeks. Termed OK2PLAY?, this cutting edge technology prompts patrons to respond to the question, “OK2PLAY?” at various points throughout the … Continued
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A Monash expert is available to comment regarding the sweeping gambling reforms being implemented to minimise gambling harm across Victoria. Dr Charles Livingstone, Associate Professor and Head of Gambling and Social Determinants Unit, Monash University Contact: + 61 400 395 889 or [email protected] Read more of Dr Livingstone’s commentary here: Monash Lens Dr Charles Livingstone … Continued
