The Guardian World · Aug 19, 2026

Peta Murphy called for gambling reform three years ago. Her husband says Labor’s changes fall ‘well short’

Rod Glover said he had “mixed emotions” about Labor’s reforms, which are expected to pass parliament by Thursday, praising Anthony Albanese and minister Anika Wells for changes he said would reduce harms. But he said reform had taken too long and could have gone even further in meeting Murphy’s recommendations, which called for a full ban on gambling ads and inducements.