Tina Samardzija faces opposition from clubs and gaming venues but says children should not be ‘exposed to a message that gambling is normal’.
City of Monash mayor, Tina Samardzija, said local governments should “absolutely” play a bigger role in preventing gambling harm and dismissed claims that councils should not be involved in social policy.“In my view, there is nothing that’s more of a local government issue than kids going to play sport at their local clubs and being exposed to a message that gambling is normal.”
One of the biggest gambling venues in the area, Mulgrave Country Club, collected $7.1m in gaming revenue last financial year. It sponsors dozens of local sports clubs offering junior football, netball, baseball, squash, cricket and softball games. “Mulgrave Country Club has been contacted by numerous community sporting clubs who are concerned the annual funding they receive from us may cease.”
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Victorian woman faints when realising she won $1 millionInitially the woman ignored a phone call from The Lott when they tried to let her know about the million-dollar win. 9News
Read more »
Some Australian staff personal data exposed in Guardian cyberattackThe attack has been discussed with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and local staff have been told to work from home until February.
Read more »
'Catastrophe': George Pell's criticism of Pope Francis exposedCardinal George Pell will be honoured in a service delivered by Pope Francis this weekend, despite the pair's very different approaches to modern Catholicism.
Read more »
Church v state: Daniel Andrews’ candid comments after George Pell’s death reflect a long-held stanceVictorian MPs are adamant the premier’s views are based on principle, not political instincts
Read more »
School-leavers take their pick as unis make offers they can refuseThere has been a 6 per cent rise in the number of students who have received an offer compared with last year, with many receiving multiple pitches from universities.
Read more »
Respite care lets Alan's family 'take a breath'. But demand is so high, many others miss outA Victorian service for children with autism is building a farm stay to offer supported family holidays, as soaring demand for respite care leaves waiting lists full.
Read more »