Unlikely allies gather to call full-time on betting ads
A Labor minister and a Liberal backbencher have called for a complete ban on gambling advertising as the government remains tight-lipped on its policy.
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If all bet ads are off, give us a break: Free TV
Commercial television networks struggling with revenue will face further financial pain if all gambling advertising is banned, free-to-air channels say.
Pressure builds for gambling ad ban
As Australians continue to lose more to gambling than any other country in the world, pressure is mounting on both sides of politics to reform the sector.
Call for ad ban on easy credit for groceries, medicines
A popular form of credit to encourage online shopping has morphed into a crutch for trying to stay a step ahead of financial disaster, an inquiry has been told.
Lack of action to ban gambling ads ’embarrassing’
Crossbench MPs have reiterated calls to ban gambling advertising, bemoaning a lack of government action one year on from a scathing landmark report.
Gambling reform ongoing, PM says, despite no ad ban
Anthony Albanese insists work is being done to implement reforms to stamp out problem gambling, one year on from a landmark report
New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud
A new multi-million-dollar advertising campaign asks adults to brush up on their understanding of consent before discussing it with each other and young people.
New campaign to educate Australians about consent
A $40 million national campaign involving TVs, cinemas and social media will educate Australians about consent, following a disturbing spate of family violence.
Toyota’s electric adverts spark confusion claims
An environmental group is calling on Australia's consumer watchdog to investigate Toyota over the way it advertises hybrid vehicles.
Consumer advocates call for ban on ‘green’ weasel words
Vague and misleading marketing terms like 'for the planet' should be banned in Australia, according to a report analysing green claims in social media ads.
Aussie ads appear alongside Middle East misinfo on X
Anti-Semitic posts and extreme misinformation have been appearing on social media platform X - alongside ads from Australian companies.
Pocock pushes gambling, alcohol advertising regulation
Independent senator David Pocock is pushing for social media advertising reform on gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food products.
Fresh push to ban junk food ads on Vic public transport
The Victorian government has been urged to place a ban on junk food and drink advertisements across the state public transport network.
Twitter to relax ban on political ads
Twitter says it will relax its policy for "cause-based" ads in the US, reversing a three-year-old ban as its new owner Elon Musk tries to pump up revenue.
Petrol prices fall as job market tightens
Petrol prices are dropping below $2 while new job advertising figures suggest the unemployment rate could be in the low-threes by the end of this year.
New rules for social media influencers
Social media influencers will be banned from giving testimonials on health products and services under the Therapeutic Goods Administration's advertising code.