Eight concrete reforms that will hold the gambling industry to account and put the wellbeing of Canberrans first. We are calling on all parties and independents in the ACT Legislative Assembly to commit to them.
Gambling harm deserves the same serious public health attention we give to alcohol and tobacco.
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Community clubs should be supported to build sustainable futures that don't depend on poker machine revenue.
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Canberrans have a right to know what harm is being caused in their community.
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Poker machines should be held to the same standards we apply to other products that carry risk of harm.
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Evidence shows the most harmful gambling happens after midnight.
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Children and young people deserve to grow up in a community that isn't saturated with gambling promotion.
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Gambling harm is often deepest where social isolation is greatest.
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The current scheme allows gambling venues to use community contributions to purchase social licence and compromise the independence of organisations advocating for reform.
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The ACT Government has the power to act. Tell your local MLA that Canberra is ready for real gambling reform.
Last reviewed 15 May 2026 · Next review November 2026
