Clubs protect revenue stream: Pyne

11 Apr 2011, 4:01 pm   -   Source: AAP
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Opposition frontbencher Christopher Pyne. (AAP)

Opposition frontbencher Christopher Pyne. (AAP)

Opposition frontbencher Christopher Pyne said the debate on pokies was about weighing the economic and social considerations of both sides.

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Opposition frontbencher Christopher Pyne said the debate on pokies was about weighing the economic and social considerations of both sides.

"It is perfectly reasonable for the clubs to run a campaign protecting their revenue stream and that is what they are doing," Mr Pyne told Sky News.

"It is also perfectly reasonable for Andrew Wilkie, who was elected on a platform for reforming pokies, to continue that battle."

Mr Pyne said the Tasmanian independent had made some very good points about the need to rein spending on pokies.

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Poker Machines

Tetsujin - from Brisbane, 1 year

A ban on poker machines was one of the few positives Joh left for Queensalnders. Limits on losses should be an easy policy to support but those who stand to lose will not give up their cash cow easily.

The False Campaign We All Pay For

Paul Bendat - from Port Melbourne, 1 year

The problem with Clubs Australia's campaign is that there is no Government proposal nor has there ever been a proposal that requires pre-commitment for all gamblers. The Productivity Commission's recommendation was that recreational gamblers be able to gamble outside the system. Jenny Macklin made this government policy. To spruick otherwise is not true. It's like lying to your mates and that's Un-Australian And to top it off, these people get Federal and State tax breaks enabling this campaign

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