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Labor’s planned gambling ad limits have influencer ‘blind spots’, experts warn

Experts and Australian crossbench MPs, including independent senator David Pocock, warn that the Labor government’s planned partial gambling advertising ban has critical gaps, particularly regarding influencers, podcasts, and social media, where the predatory gambling industry can exploit loopholes. The proposed rules include a "triple lock" age-gating and opt-out mechanism for platforms like Apple Podcasts and sports streaming services, but critics argue the opt-out model is ineffective at reducing gambling harm, and industry sources suggest some platforms may remove all wagering content if compliance is overly complex.