Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations

Labor's proposed crackdown on online gambling advertising has run into opposition from the Coalition, Greens and independents, who are demanding tougher rules including limits on gambling inducements and further restrictions on broadcast ads before they will support the legislation. The push for changes followed a two-day inquiry that included allegations gambling companies provided illegal drugs and access to sex workers to keep problem gamblers betting. The Coalition confirmed it would seek amendments to the bill before agreeing to back it.