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Australia has a strong hand to tackle gambling harm. Will it go all in or fold?

Written by Charles Livingstone, Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University

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A ban on all gambling advertising within three years has attracted the most attention of the 31 recommendations made by the Australian parliamentary inquiry into online gambling, which reported this week.

But equally significant are the recommendations to adopt public health principles to prevent gambling harm, to appoint a national...

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Business leaders plan to increase the use of digital to drive sustainability
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Companies vying for government contracts could soon have to meet gender targets. Will we finally see real progress?
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From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

Australia has a strong hand to tackle gambling harm. Will it go all in or fold?

Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills

Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?

Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Yes, women retire with less than men, but boosting compulsory super won't help

Business leaders plan to increase the use of digital to drive sustainability

Companies vying for government contracts could soon have to meet gender targets. Will we finally see real progress?

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

RogersDigital.com Announces the Launch of TheBulletin.au, a Destination for Business, Policy and Financial Insight

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