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Why is Wesley Mission advocating for Gambling Reform
Wesley Mission CEO and Superintendent Rev Stu Cameron explains why gambling reform is core to Wesley Mission’s gospel work, core to our mission to continuing the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed. We believe that Jesus was always on the side of, always looking out for, always compassionate to the marginalised. People suffering harm from gambling are also suffering marginalisation.
Sophia’s speech in NSW Parliament
Aged 11, Sophia knew what she would do if she was Premier for the day – ban all pokies. Watch Sophia’s speech for the 2022 Bear Pit Speaking Competition, where she was runner up.

Media releases

Record-breaking losses of $2.25bn in just 92 days- NSW now losing over $1 million to poker machines every hour

Wesley Mission confident a mandatory cashless gambling card will work

Community appetite for two key poker machine reforms at highest levels

Govt gambling reform record to come under scrutiny this week as public health crisis deepens

Public support surges to power down pokies after midnight, as trust in the Govt to stand up to the gambling industry drops

Other media

The Sydney Morning Herald has been running a series of stories about the gambling industry in NSW, gambling harm and gambling reform. You can find them grouped here Topic | Gambling | The Sydney Morning Herald (smh.com.au)

Labor under pressure from within to act on gambling reform as one-year anniversary of landmark report nears

NSW budget 2024: Taxes on pokies, booze and sin avoid rehab

Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan to take reins of betting company Tabcorp

Onboard gambling: what law applies in a cruise ship casino miles out to sea?

From memes to sports betting, AFL clubs blur the line between big business and fun