Here's what's set to change as gambling and 'widow tax' reforms partly greenlit
Australia's parliament has passed contentious gambling reforms and agreed to close a 'widow tax' loophole in exchange for Coalition support on NDIS spending.Summary
The Australian parliament has passed contentious gambling reforms after a deal between the Labor government and the Coalition. The legislation includes stricter advertising rules, a ban on inducements, and the establishment of a national register to opt out of online gambling ads. The reforms were passed with 96 votes to nine, despite criticism from some Coalition MPs and advocacy groups who argued they did not go far enough. In exchange for the Coalition's support on the gambling bill, Labor agreed to expedite the removal of a so-called 'widow tax' loophole in the May budget, which would have affected divorcees and widows. The changes include a ban on gambling ads during children's programming, a blackout period before live sports, and restrictions on direct marketing. The reforms are expected to be reviewed in three years.
(Source：SBS Australia)