Australian National Gambling Reform On Shaky Ground

Pro Bono Australia – Peak social services organisation UnitingCare Australia has expressed its deep disappointment in the Federal Coalition Government’s plan to scrap changes to the national gambling reform. Last week, the Coalition made its move to dismantle the national gambling reform that includes voluntary pre-commitment on poker machines, dynamic warnings and $250 daily ATM withdrawal limits in gaming venues. Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews told ABC radio that if it wasn’t for the deal between Tasmanian Independent MP Andrew Wilkie and former Prime Minister Julia Gillard to keep her in The Lodge, the reform would never have happened. “Primarily…