Australians hate gambling ads, so why is the government tiptoeing around a ban?
A tax on the digital giants could be used to support free, public-interest journalism while implementing a total ban on gambling advertising, says Matt Grudnoff.
On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Australia Institute Senior Economist Matt Grudnoff and Elinor discuss the government’s gambling reforms and new research showing that the wealth of Australia’s richest 200 people nearly tripled over the last two decades.
Each week on Dollars & Sense, we dive into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.
Host: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @MattGrudnoff
Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @ElinorJ_L
Show notes:
‘Give Junk Food & Gambling Ads the Punt’, The Australia Institute (2022)
‘Wealth and inequality in Australia’ by David Richardson and Frank Stilwell, The Australia Institute (2024)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
In Australia, Gambling Help Online is available on 1800 858 858. The National Debt Helpline is at 1800 007 007.
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