Australia politics live: Coalition MPs cross floor in protest against gambling bill; Greens leader says Labor ‘should hang their heads in shame’

According to The Guardian, Australia's government and Coalition MPs have struck rare bipartisan agreement on gambling advertising reform. The Labor government is implementing substantial changes to its betting regulation bill, including an opt-out register that will make it easier for Australians to decline gambling advertisements. The gambling industry will cover the costs, keeping it revenue neutral. The amendments also strengthen enforcement around betting inducements — a key concern for consumer advocates. While the Greens have criticized Labor for not pushing harder, the cross-floor support suggests the bill is positioned to pass.

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