Former Liberal MP Criticizes Coalition Over Gambling Reform Stance

Former Liberal MP Jenny Ware has voiced strong disapproval of her former Coalition colleagues for their support of Labor's gambling legislation. Ware, who was part of a 2023 inquiry that recommended a complete ban on wagering advertising and inducements, stated that "vulnerable Australians have been let down" by the parties' failure to enact a more robust response to what she described as a "public health crisis."

Her comments come as the parliament did not move to fully ban gambling advertisements. Ware argued that both sides of politics need to take a more decisive stance against the harms associated with gambling, particularly concerning advertising that can influence vulnerable individuals. The debate highlights ongoing tensions within Australian politics regarding the regulation and societal impact of the gambling industry.