Before challenging an infringement notice, recipients should understand a potentially significant consequence that exists under a number of Australian regulatory regimes. In some circumstances, successfully having an infringement notice withdrawn may expose the recipient to court proceedings, substantially larger penalties and public findings that a contravention occurred. For wagering and other gambling operators, the decision is therefore often a strategic risk-management question rather than simply a legal dispute.

This week the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 (Bill) took a decisive step toward becoming law. Following the report of the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee, tabled on 17 August 2026, the Government and the Opposition agreed a package of amendments, and the amended Bill passed the House of Representatives on 18 August 2026. The Bill is now before the Senate, where it is expected to be considered before the sitting week closes. The amendments materially strengthen the package, and operators across the sector now have a narrow window to prepare.

There has been significant discussion regarding the Federal Government’s Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 (Bill) over recent weeks, including at last week’s Labor Party national conference. Although it would appear that the Government will not endorse the establishment of a dedicated national gambling regulator as some members had advocated for, the Government will continue to evaluate measures designed to address the perceived harms of gambling inducements.

After close to three years of delay, political hesitation and behind‑the‑scenes compromise, the federal government has finally set out its position with respect to the “You Win Some You Lose More” inquiry. The government’s response, accompanied by detailed FAQs and draft legislation, offers the clearest indication yet of where advertising reform is likely to land.

Over 640 days ago, the Federal House of Representatives Standing Committee on SocialPolicy and Legal Affairs published its report on online gambling harm in Australia, ‘You WinSome You Lose More’.

With the 2024 Paris Olympics fast approaching and community excitement growing, businesses will look for opportunities to benefit from the profile and interest in the event.

Gaming machines represent a major investment and element of the offering for many clubs and pubs across Australia, and it is no surprise that they want consumers to know about their gaming machines on offer.

From 30 March 2023, all licensed online wagering service providers and licensed bookmakers in Australia will be required to display new nationally consistent gambling messaging...