Albanese gives ground on gambling inducements as Labor and Coalition inch towards deal

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor are nearing an agreement to limit gambling inducements amid controversy over illegal practices tied to high-spending gamblers. The deal reflects political negotiations in Canberra involving public health and regulatory frameworks.

Prime minister and opposition leader meet in Canberra to advance agreement on gambling advertising Anthony Albanese has bowed to pressure and will limit gambling inducements as part of a deal between Labor and Angus Taylor, even as some Liberals warn it might not do enough to help vulnerable people. The prime minister and the opposition leader met in Canberra on Monday to negotiate the deal, a week after sensational revelations about illegal drugs, sex workers and alcohol being provided to high-spending gamblers. Continue reading...