FED Expanded Definition of Public Health Matters to Include Gambling Harm

Australian Centre for Disease Control Amendment (Gambling as a Public Health Issue) Bill 2026

Independent Bill

2 Mar 2026: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

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Topics

addiction gambling mental health public health

Introduced by: Monique Ryan MP (IND)

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Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Australian Centre for Disease Control now treats gambling harm and addiction as public health matters.
This includes financial distress; mental health impacts; and effects on families and communities.