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 Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: Monique Ryan (IND)
Links to official parliament websites
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.