6 Major Changes Passed by Australia’s Parliament—and What They Mean
The NDIS, gambling reform, Big Tech, and blocking terrorists from returning to Australia were all on the agenda.
Australia has enacted significant reforms across multiple sectors, including gambling advertising, the NDIS, wages, media, and national security. A new bill will ban wagering advertisements during live sports broadcasts, in venues, and on player uniforms, while also restricting athlete and influencer promotions. Additional measures include limitations on TV gambling ads and a ban on radio ads during school drop-off and pick-up times, with certain online gambling forms also being blocked.
- The Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 introduces major changes to gambling advertising.
- Wagering ads will be banned during live sporting broadcasts, in venues, and on players’ uniforms.
- Athletes, celebrities, and influencers will be prohibited from promoting betting.
- Restrictions will be placed on the number of gambling ads shown on television.
- Radio gambling ads will be banned during school drop-off and pick-up times.
- Certain forms of online gambling will be blocked under the reforms.
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