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Molonglo residents rally behind pokie-free campaign

Dr Marisa Paterson MLA says her campaign to ‘Keep Molonglo Pokie-Free’ has received overwhelming support from Molonglo Valley residents.

ANU: Restricting access reduces gambling

Gambling rates reduced during the pandemic, but increased once social restrictions were lifted, according to ANU research.

ACT Legislative Assembly week in review, 6-8 June

Calvary public hospital, petrol-free cars, rental affordability, the night-time economy, Gungahlin’s economic development, and wild horses.

Marisa Paterson: Motion for safer nightlife in Canberra

Dr Marisa Paterson MLA will call on the ACT Government today to explore ‘Purple Flag’ accreditations in Canberra’s nightlife precincts.

Marisa Paterson MLA wants to keep Molonglo pokie-free

The Molonglo Valley, has neither clubs nor poker machines – and the local Labor MLA is determined residents will not suffer gambling harm.

Young people wanted for ANU gambling study

ANU researchers want to hear from 18- to 25-year-olds who wager, bet, or gamble online, or spend money on gambling features in video games.

Labor MLA Paterson objects to objectification in sport ads

Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson wants to change gambling advertising that she believes reinforces harmful gender stereotypes.

Paterson: Online reporting mechanism for property crimes

Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson will call for an online reporting mechanism for property-related and minor crimes.

Ban alcohol and gambling from club refuges, Labor MLA says

Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson believes that the service of alcohol and all gambling activity in clubs designated as refuges should cease.

Paterson: ACT Government should endorse Uluru Statement

Dr Marisa Paterson MLA wants the ACT Government to support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the First Nations Voice to Parliament.

ACT Labor supports the Bets Off, Game On campaign

To mark Gambling Harm Awareness Week, the ACT Labor caucus supports Dr Marisa Paterson campaign to end gambling adverts on TV.

Marisa Paterson calls for better heart health for ACT women

Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson will today call on the ACT Government to improve the impact of cardiovascular diseases on women.

Liberals threaten no confidence motion in Attorney-General

The Canberra Liberals will call for Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury’s resignation if he refuses a review into sentencing and bail.

Marisa Paterson MLA calls for TV gambling ad ban

Anyone who watches sport like the AFL on television is exposed to gambling ads that can do great harm, says Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson, former director of the Centre for Gambling Research at ANU.

ACT place names will honour reconciliation

ACT public places will be no longer named after people famous in Australian colonisation if a Labor motion passes tomorrow.

ACT online problem gambling bill causes problems

Debate over a Labor bill to protect online gamblers has been deferred after the Canberra Liberals accused Labor of profiting from gambling.

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