Gambling Advertising

In reply to the Hon. C. BONAROS ().20 February 2025).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State): The Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs has advised:

The prohibition that the honourable member refers to relates to a ban on betting advertising during live sporting events that are broadcast on television between 5am and 8.30pm. This ban falls under the jurisdiction of the federal regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

I am advised that information on any similar findings in relation to breaches of the national federal Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice (television code) by betting operators in South Australia is a matter for ACMA.

I note that this prohibition does not prohibit gambling advertising entirely and gambling providers are still permitted to advertise their products in G rated television programs during certain hours under the television code. The South Australian Authorised Betting Gambling Code of Practice goes beyond the federal requirement by prohibiting advertising on radio between 6am and 8.30am and on television between 4pm and 7.30pm, regardless of the rating of the program.

The Liquor and Gambling Commissioner considers all complaints made by members of the public regarding gambling advertising and has a range of disciplinary measures available to ensure enforcement. These include the issuing of an expiation notice, compliance notice, written direction or monetary fine.

Information regarding allegations of breaches by a gambling provider that have not resulted in prosecution is unable to be disclosed in accordance with section 19 of the Gambling Administration Act 2019.