Environment and Communications References Committee

Sue Lines

I remind senators that yesterday evening a vote was deferred. I understand it suits the convenience of the Senate to hold that vote. The Senate shall now deal with the motion moved by Senator Hanson-Young, concerning a proposed reference to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee. The question is that the motion as moved by Senator Hanson-Young be agreed to:

That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 12 February 2025:

Gambling harm in Australian society, with particular reference to:

(a) the impact of gambling on Australian communities, families and children;

(b) the harm caused by gambling advertising and inducements, and their role in gambling addiction and the grooming of young gamblers;

(c) the relationship between gambling advertising, media companies and sporting codes, including consideration of alternate funding streams;

(d) the influence of the gambling industry and their political donations on public policy and responsible ministers;

(e) the Government's response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm, chaired by the late Ms Peta Murphy; and

(f) any other related matters.