Polling conducted by The Australia Institute shows widespread support for policies that would restrict advertising for gambling products.

The results show that:

• Three in four Australians (76%) support a total ban on gambling ads phased in over three years.
• Four in five Australians support banning gambling ads on social media and online (81%) and in stadiums and players’ uniforms (79%).
• Nearly nine in ten Australians (87%) support banning gambling ads during prime time TV hours for families and children, including 61% who strongly support.
• Nearly four in five Australians (78%) agree that Australian Government policies should aim to reduce the amount people spend on gambling.