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‘Nothing wrong with someone having a punt’ – Albanese staunch on policy approach but signals wagering changes
While amendments to Labor’s key wagering reforms are likely, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is determined to reduce gambling harm without preventing Australians from making their own choices.
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🔒 🔒 Racing NSW escapes contempt finding over ‘retaliatory’ Latham investigation
As a parliamentary committee expressed concerns over the motivation of charges issued by Racing NSW against MP Mark Latham, Australian Turf Club chief executive Steve McMahon has warned of the dangers of parliamentary privilege being used as a guise for personal attacks against industry officials.
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🔒 🔒 Racing builds political capital, as funding model takes the spotlight ahead of WA review findings
The share of wagering tax flowing back to racing looms as a key test for Western Australia’s independent industry review, with calls growing for the government to revisit its current Point Of Consumption Tax arrangement.
Rowe on Monday – The end of an era for Cornerstone, Diamond desire for a Kiwi filly and Burnet’s slice of history
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim speaks to Sam Pritchard-Gordon about the future for Cornerstone Stud after the decision to sell the farm’s breeding stock, talks to John Thompson about ambitions for his She’s A Dealer and reflects on an honour for a country NSW trainer.
🔒 🔒 As governments look for a wagering solution, they must acknowledge they are part of the problem
Around one third of the increased wagering losses by Australians over the past six years can be attributable to new taxes collected by state governments. Bren O’Brien says any measures to reduce the impact of gambling harm must look at the impacts of increased regulation and taxation on punters.
🔒 🔒 Staying on track – Railway Stakes’ Group 1 reprieve comes with a warning
The Railway Stakes may have retained its Group 1 status, but a prominent racing official says Australia’s handicap features face growing pressure to meet increasingly stringent international ratings benchmarks.
