A working library that pairs the Alliance's own publications with the research that informs them. We update this page as new material is published.
Our publications
CGRA and ACTCOSS welcome the Labor government delivering on its election promises on gambling harm — including the removal of ATMs and EFTPOS withdrawals from clubs — but warn that the absence of legislated breaks in play, mandated loss limits and full close-down periods leaves Canberrans exposed.
Read moreThe eight reforms the Alliance is calling on the ACT Legislative Assembly to commit to, with the evidence behind each.
Read moreCo-Chair Jeremy Halcrow responds to the ACT Legislative Assembly's gambling reform debate, criticising both major parties for choosing short-term political expediency over harm reduction and calling out a series of broken promises on poker machine reform.
Read moreKate Seselja and Jeremy Halcrow argue that preventable tragedies tied to gambling losses demand a comprehensive overhaul — stronger oversight, real venue accountability, mandatory betting caps, and a shift of responsibility from individuals to the industry itself.
Read moreIssued in the lead-up to the ACT election, the Alliance urged all parties and independents to commit to six concrete reforms — a public health approach, full venue transparency, safer gaming systems and tighter venue hours among them. The platform has since grown to the eight reforms on this site, but the warning that current legislation falls short still stands.
Read moreThe Alliance responds to the latest ACT Gambling Survey, which shows no improvement in harm reduction and identifies poker machines as the primary driver of harm. The findings show strong community support for stronger regulatory protections.
Read moreResearch we draw on
We are not the authors of the work below. It is the independent research, surveys and polling we cite when making the case for reform.
The most recent prevalence survey of gambling participation and harm in the ACT, including the finding that two in three Canberrans believe poker machines do more harm than good. Published by the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission.
Open resourceFARE polling snapshot showing four in five Australians want to see less advertising for gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food.
Open resourceIf you're a journalist, researcher, policymaker or community member looking for specific information about gambling harm in the ACT, we're happy to help. Get in touch and we'll point you to the right source.
Last reviewed 15 May 2026 · Next review November 2026
