Gambling companies, broadcasters, sporting codes and global tech companies have all sought or secured meetings with the communications minister, Michelle Rowland, and her staff to respond to a proposed total ban on wagering advertising.

Documents released under freedom of information reveal the wide range of industries worried about a financial hit if the government accepts the recommendations of a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling harm.

The AFL and the NRL, which have both argued against an ad ban, have secured two meetings with Rowland or her staff since the recommendation was made.

According to the documents, gambling companies Sportsbet, Crown, Betfair, Pointsbet, Tabcorp, Betr, BlueBet and Entain, which runs the Ladbrokes and Neds brands, have also discussed their concerns with the minister or her staff.