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.