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Government’s gambling harm measures will fall short

The Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission Ministerial Direction (No.1) 2026 came into effect on 24 June 2026. Anglicare Tasmania is concerned that the new direction does not adequately address the impacts of gambling harm in our communities. Read more

A powerful story in a safe space

A series of community events hosted by Anglicare provided a safe space for young people and their parents to learn about the harms caused by online gambling. This story includes a link to the Hobart community event on YouTube. Read more
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A total ban on gambling advertising is imperative

Anglicare Tasmania is urging the federal government to implement a total ban on gambling advertising, ahead of a series of free community events this week that explore the harms caused to young people by online gambling, including sports betting. Read more

Join us for a conversation about young people and online gambling harm

Anglicare Tasmania will present free community events about online gambling and its impact on young people in Hobart, Devonport and Launceston between 14-16 April. Read more

Ignoring the evidence: an opinion piece by Chris Jones

Anglicare Tasmania CEO Chris Jones says the Tasmanian Government is choosing to ignore the evidence on reducing poker machine harm – and our community continues to pay a heavy price. Read more
Gamble Aware Month Week 4 - Help is available.

Financial counselling addresses gambling harm

Anglicare’s team of professional financial counsellors provides free and confidential support to Tasmanians in financial hardship as a result of gambling. The hardship may result from a person’s own gambling, or that of someone close to them. Read more

Reframing addiction and putting an end to stigma

Forums hosted by Anglicare Tasmania in Devonport and Launceston earlier this month featured speakers who operate on the front line of addiction support. They threw out a challenge: to reframe the way we talk about addiction, and put an end to the stigma that is associated with it. Read more
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Facial Recognition Technology an ineffective policy response

Facial Recognition Technology would fail to meet the State Government’s policy objective to reduce poker machine gambling harm to Tasmanians, says a new paper released by Anglicare Tasmania’s Social Action and Research Centre today. Read more

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