Public Health Association of Australia The highly anticipated report from the Government inquiry into online gambling dropped on 28 June … More
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Parliament debates influence of unhealthy product ads on children
Malcolm Baalman, PHAA Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor Yesterday, key members of federal Parliament with health experience – including an … More
Momentum building to finally tackle gambling harms
By Tim Costello, Chief Advocate, Alliance for Gambling Reform We are all sick to death of the tsunami of gambling … More
The rise of dark advertising: gambling, alcohol, junk food ads bombarding people in Australia
Melanie Parker, PHAA Note: Article updated on 26/01/2023 to correct first table, sixth paragraph, and fourth-last paragraph. After experts … More
As Netball Australia eyes betting sponsorship, women and girls are at increased risk of gambling harm
Samantha Thomas, Deakin University; Hannah Pitt, Deakin University, and Simone McCarthy, Deakin University Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan said last … More
Recently recognised by the Governor-General, gambling harm research and evaluation manager Rosa Billi PSM recounts public health career
Jeremy Lasek – PHAA The PHAA today wraps up our series recognising some of public health’s highest achievers who’ve been … More
Levies on unhealthy products reduce disease and heal the budget deficit
Terry Slevin – PHAA CEO As a result of the pandemic that has changed our lives, some are suggesting that … More
On Cup eve, young women identified as high-risk group for problem gambling
Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Over the next 24-hours, Australians will gamble more than $200 million on a horse race. Last … More
Re-opening gambling venues will create serious health risks
State governments are planning to reopen pokie venues due to heavy lobbying by the gambling industry. However, there a number of public health issues which need to be addressed to ensure reopening these venues will not endanger the health of those who use or work there.