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Banning gambling ads from live sport

Gambling and sport

Gambling and sport Source: AAP

Australia's major sporting codes have criticised a media reforms package announced by the federal government, which would see gambling ads banned from live sport broadcasts before 8:30pm. The reforms also includes changes to broadcast licensing fees - a move which has been welcomed by the media industry. More in this interview with gambling and financial consultant Dr Heshmat Shaheed



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