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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

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

Budget forecasts pokie loss blowout thanks to misery tax

Record pokies losses in 2023 as NSW waits for real reform

Podium finish for Western Sydney pubs

Pressure mounting to power down pokies after midnight while signage reform proves positive

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

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