Labor’s gambling ad legislation a ‘capitulation’ to industry lobby, Liberal MP says

Coalition, Greens and crossbenchers all say the planned reforms are too weak and the proposals were ‘half-arsed’

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Labor’s reforms to gambling advertising have been branded a “capitulation” and “half-arsed” by opponents, as the Liberals and Greens combine to urge the government to go further in cracking down on wagering.

Three years this week since https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/02/labor-gambling-parliament-inquiry-reports-teal-independents">the Murphy report recommended a full ad ban, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/02/gambling-ads-australia-reform-albanese">Labor’s proposed wagering reforms have underwhelmed the parliament, with the Coalition, Greens and crossbenchers all saying the changes are too weak – making it unclear whether the government’s bill will have enough support to pass into law.