Gambling Regulation Reform Act of 2015
Failing
in the Parliament
Opened
9 Aug 2015
Voting closes
8 Oct 2015
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
To reduce gambling addiction and financial harm by restricting high-risk betting options while funding public services through state-controlled lotteries and licensed casinos.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling Regulation |
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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State-licensed casinos and lottery only
|
1
Gambling RegulationPrevious law
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
Proposer
Party
People's Union
The People’s Union builds a nation where freedom thrives within secure borders and proud heritage leads the way.
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Adrian Taylor
Activist · Age 56
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Timeline
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Draft9 August 2015
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Vote Open9 August 2015
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Vote Closed8 October 2015
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Did Not Become Law8 October 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Failed
7Yes
72No
21Not voted
100 seats
For: 7 / 100 seats (7.0%)
Against: 72 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 21
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 8.9%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 19 | No | No reason given |
| Christian Democratic Union | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Future For Avalon | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 23 | No | No reason given |
| People's Union Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unite | 0 | No | No reason given |