Newspaper ‘slapdown’ that backfired: Minister’s order legally flawed
A legal warning revealed that a ministerial directive limiting harm minimisation by NSW's gaming regulator is flawed. The directive, issued by Minister David Harris, contradicts the Gaming Machines Act’s requirement to prioritize harm reduction. Legal advice suggests this overreach of political power risks undermining crucial reforms amid rising gambling losses projected to exceed $10 billion.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 19:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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