The Federal Government has released the draft National Gambling Reform Bills 2012, which is aimed at reforming key parts of the gambling industry.

 

The Bills put into action the reform package the Government announced on 21 January this year, including implementing pre-commitment technology and dynamic warnings on poker machines and introducing a $250 daily ATM withdrawal limit in pokies venues.

 

The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and the Treasury has begun formal consultations with industry groups, manufacturers, community groups and the states and territories on the draft Bills.

 

The draft legislation is available at www.fahcsia.gov.au