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NSW Election 2003 [Return to main Election 2003 page]
Gambling
Statistics make it clear that gambling is a much bigger problem in New South Wales than in any other State of Australia. We spend, per capita, 22% above the national average each year. This requires a strong, long-term approach to regulating the gambling industry and reducing the impact of problem gambling.

Key facts about gambling in New South Wales:

  • 41% of net takings from gambling in Australia come from New South Wales, despite the fact that only 34% of Australia’s population lives in the State;
  • Net takings per capita in New South Wales were $1,154 in 2000-01, 22% above the national average;
  • Poker and gaming machines are the largest contributor to net takings from gambling.
  • There are over 2,924 businesses providing gambling activities in New South Wales.

[ABS, 2000-01]
6 Point Plan for Gambling Reform [105kb pdf download]
NCOSS has called for a tougher approach to gambling reform. In releasing a 6 point plan for reform of gambling regulation NCOSS has also called for a bilateral commitment to reducing the impact of problem gambling.
  1. Reduce the numbers of poker machines in New South Wales
  2. Introduce an Independent Gaming Commission
  3. Establish a Gambling Industry Ombudsman
  4. Improved Social Impact Assessments for new poker machines
  5. Uphold the compulsory 6 hour closure of gambling facilities
  6. Funding further research and implementing the findings

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