Aussie consultation on banning gambling ads in live sport launched

Free TV Australia, an industry body representing Australia’s commercial free-to-air television broadcasters, has announced the launch of a consultation period on new draft provisions that propose a curb in gambling advertising during live sporting events at times that children are likely to be watching.

The restrictions would apply across multiple channels including online.

Pamela Longstaff, acting chief executive officer of Free TV Australia, said: “Free TV is committed to ensuring that the Code meets community expectations, including in relation to gambling advertising.”

The draft gambling provisions of the Code are open for public comment until December 15 2017.

Following the consultation and subsequent approval from the Australian Communications and Media Authority, the provisions would come into effect from March 2018.

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