[AusRace] Nanny State - again

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The evidence is becoming overwhelming. Wimmin in politics/the public square
are a threat to personal freedom.

On Thu, 5 Dec 2019 at 18:38, L.B.Loveday <lloveday at ozemail.com.au> wrote:

> *Bank industry aims to curb credit gambling*
>
>    - By *Colin Brinsden*
>    - Australian Associated Press
>    - An hour ago December 5, 2019
>
> Banks could ban or limit the use of credit cards for online gambling after
> launching a public consultation on internet betting.
>
> The Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh says the banks have an
> important role to play in helping tackle the issue of problem gambling and
> are seeking feedback from the community.
>
> "For many Australians gambling is a form of entertainment and recreation,
> however for some it can become a problem that potentially has devastating
> consequence for the individual and their family," Ms Bligh said in a
> statement on Thursday.
>
> "As an industry we are currently assessing a number of options to help
> tackle problem gambling."
>
> The ABA launched a consultation paper on Thursday, seeking community views
> on the risks of gambling on credit and what restrictions could be imposed.
>
> The initiative comes as the federal government passed legislation enabling
> problem gamblers to ban themselves from online gambling sites.
>
> The legislation creates a register for punters to opt-out for three months
> or permanently.
>
> Gambling websites that fail to promote the register could face penalties.
>
> Upon registration for self-exclusion, all money in a person's active
> accounts must be returned once all bets are settled.
>
> The account must then be closed.
>
> The Australian Communications and Media Authority would be responsible for
> implementing the register.
>
>
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