Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ to gambling laws after inquiry hears alcohol and cocaine offered to punters

An Australian parliamentary inquiry heard of alcohol and cocaine being offered to punters, prompting the Albanese government to signal it's prepared to tighten gambling inducement rules, The Guardian reports. However, Labor is less willing to change television and online advertising restrictions. As MPs return to parliament this week, the government remains open to amendments from the opposition Coalition, though the legislation currently lacks the support needed to pass.

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