Gambling-reform advocate Tim Costello has welcomed the introduction of BetStop, a national self-exclusion register for betting, but said it is only the first step in ensuring people are protected from harm.
Australians will be able to exclude themselves from all licensed wagering services for a minimum of three months and up to life from August 21, under the BetStop scheme.
Mr Costello said “at last” there has been action on a policy that other countries have had in place for years.
“It’s not difficult technology from the consumer protection framework recommendation. We’ve been waiting and waiting, so I welcome it.
“There’s been all sorts of excuses: The company that won the tender went into liquidation and the minister announcing it would be starting in July, she already knew the company was in liquidation.”
