What was debated in Parliament
Summarised using AI from the official Hansard transcript of the debate only. It is not a record of the debate and may leave things out. Read the Hansard below to check it.
This bill creates a levy on licensed online wagering companies to cover the cost of new gambling rules. Those rules, in a companion bill, are expected to limit betting inducements and set up a register where people can opt out of seeing wagering ads. The bill passed the House without debate beyond the minister's speech.
Arguments made in support
The minister said the wagering industry, not taxpayers, should pay the cost of regulating these activities.
The minister said a Senate inquiry heard concerns about betting inducements adding to gambling harm, which the companion reforms aim to address.
The minister said the levy would only recover the costs of running and enforcing the new rules.
3 speeches by 2 members in the House over 2 sitting days.
Hansard: House of Representatives, 17 Aug 2026 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Hansard: House of Representatives, 18 Aug 2026 ›
The official Hansard (PDF), Parliament of Australia
Includes votes on amendments and procedure.