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Media companies need gaming ads, government minister argues
www.abc.net.au Media companies need gaming ads, government minister argues
The federal government will crack down on gambling ads during kids' TV, but frontbencher Bill Shorten says a total ban would punish struggling media companies.
> > > In short: > > > > * Bill Shorten all but confirms to Q+A the federal government will reject calls from some in his party for a total ban on gambling advertising. > > > * Ads during kids' TV will be targeted but Mr Shorten says media companies need gambling [ad] revenue in a battle with social media giants. > > > > > > What's next? > > > > * Cabinet is expected to sign off on legislation regulating gambling advertising on traditional and social media this week. > >
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