A letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reopened the fight over gambling reform. 

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie is calling for a free vote in parliament on a ban on gambling advertising, saying it has significant support across the chamber.

Inside Labor, many MPs say they want change – but are too afraid to speak publicly. 

It follows a Four Corners investigation that showed how online betting is harming Australians – and how the systems meant to protect them are failing.

The government says it is acting, but two-and-a-half years on from a cross-party inquiry led by the late Peta Murphy, it has yet to implement any of its recommendations.

Today, ABC investigative reporter Steve Cannane on what his Four Corners reporting uncovered, and how Labor MPs are being kept quiet. 


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Guest: ABC Investigative reporter, Steve Cannane

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A letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reopened the fight over gambling reform.&nbsp;
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie is calling for a free vote in parliament on a ban on gambling advertising, saying it has significant support across the chamber.
Inside Labor, many MPs say they want change &ndash; but are too afraid to speak publicly.&nbsp;
It follows a Four Corners investigation that showed how online betting is harming Australians &ndash; and how the systems meant to protect them are failing.
The government says it is acting, but two-and-a-half years on from a cross-party inquiry led by the late Peta Murphy, it has yet to implement any of its recommendations.
Today, ABC investigative reporter Steve Cannane on what his Four Corners reporting uncovered, and how Labor MPs are being kept quiet.&nbsp;
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Guest: ABC Investigative reporter, Steve Cannane
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

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Is Albanese pressuring Labor to keep quiet on gambling?

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