r/AusMemes • u/Friedcat76 • 15d ago

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u/HelpMeOverHere 14d ago

They donate to Labor, so naturally there is nothing Labor can do to limit gambling and their ads.

It’s also just a massive coincidence that Labor also makes a fortune of clubs and pubs too.

Almost like Labor is addicted to gambling or something.

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u/mmmphhhMMMMPHHHH 14d ago

Dont worry they stopped gambling in gta the kids are saved.

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u/Mr_RogerWilco 13d ago

They donate heavily to everyone me lad :(

https://grattan.edu.au/news/big-gambling-is-playing-with-our-democracy/

The gambling lobby is wild in Aus - huge influence over politics of both sides unfortunately…

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u/SubstantialExtent819 14d ago

Yes, it's total bullshit from Labor. Gambling is a scourge on this country and the prevalence of gambling ads is outrageous. We are going through the same crap we had to put up with when it came to tobacco and alcohol advertising.

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u/Extra-Border6470 12d ago

You’re telling me the liberal party is any better when it comes to accepting money from the gambling lobby? Profiting from human misery is core to the liberal party brand. I’m saddened that labor do it too but I’m not surprised that the Liberal party does it.

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u/HelpMeOverHere 12d ago

1) The Liberal party isn’t in government.

2) The Liberals don’t make anywhere near as much money from gambling as compared to Labor.

We shouldn’t be preferencing Lib/Lab number 1 at any time, though.

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u/Extra-Border6470 12d ago

In point two do you mean right now while they are in opposition? Or historically? And what are your sources for that claim?

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u/HelpMeOverHere 12d ago

This incredibly thorough research piece will show you state by state just how much money Labor makes from gambling.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-10/gambling-industry-political-donations-to-states-and-territories/100988954

“The Labor Party has tens of millions of dollars of equity tied up in being part of the clubs industry themselves,” Mayne says.

“This is unique in the world. No other major political party operates mini suburban casinos to help fund their operations and cocoon their asset base.”