Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Gambling regulation

Sheena WATT (Northern Metropolitan) (19:49): (329) My adjournment matter is directed to the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation in the other place the Honourable Melissa Horne MP. The devastating effect that gambling has on so many Victorians cannot be understated, with billions lost to gambling each and every year. With the Andrews Labor government implementing mandatory loss limits, load-up limits, minimum spin times and mandatory closure periods, we are taking the action needed to help all Victorians affected by gambling. These gambling reforms are the strongest in Australia and will deliver the very best outcomes for Victorians.

My constituents in the Northern Metropolitan Region have made it clear to me through many conversations that these changes are a big step in the right direction – and I thank all of them that reached out to me on that – to of course stem the tide of the unacceptable pain and hurt that gambling brings. My question to Minister Horne is to request an update on how these changes will bring an impact to the people living with problem gambling in the Northern Metropolitan Region.