Labor’s plan to restrict gambling ads will reduce spending by just 0.8%, government analysis says

Report by the prime minister’s office says a total ban would have a ‘higher net benefit’ but would hit sporting codes very hard Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government’s plans to restrict gambling advertising will reduce Australia’s annual gambling spending by $62.7m a year – or just 0.8% – according to a government report which said a full ad ban would have had “a higher net benefit” but a large