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Gambling reform law passed by Parliament, most rules start 1 January 2027
The gambling reform law passed as the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Act 2026, which received assent on 26 August 2026. Seven of its eight schedules start on 1 January 2027 and change how wagering is advertised, how illegal sites are cut off and how BetStop is enforced.
Federal Register of Legislation: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Act 2026, No. 72, 2026
What this news covers
An item goes up when Parliament passes an Act, a regulator changes an official list or a date is set for a new rule. Each one cites the Federal Register or the regulator's page and links straight to it. The first item is the Act assented to on 26 August 2026, whose main rules begin on 1 January 2027.