The Labor government has banned gambling logos on sports jerseys, but a long transition period allows teams' betting sponsorships to remain on full view until 2032, and those who argued for the ban are unimpressed.
Ban Details and Reaction
Children across Australia will continue to see gambling logos on professional sport jerseys until up to 2032, despite Labor's pledge to weaken the link between sport and betting. The Sydney Roosters, for example, have a longstanding jersey deal with UniBet and are one of seven NRL clubs with gambling company logos on their jerseys.
Broader Context
In other news, property investors are stepping back as rising interest rates and tax changes make their impact felt, but new data suggests first home buyers are spying an opportunity to get off the sidelines. A fractious new trade war is brewing between Canada and the United States, and there is debate over whether Australia's school kids need to take a digital detox.
