The Australian Government recently announced that it will introduce changes to ban gambling advertisements during live sports programs before 8.30 pm. These changes will apply on commercial television, commercial radio, subscription television, SBS and online platforms.

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1. The AANA Code of Ethics is the cornerstone of the advertising self-regulatory system, and is supported by advertisers, media agencies, creative agencies and media owners across Australia. It applies to any medium as per its definition.
2. As a TV broadcaster, you can show alcohol ads on commercial TV and SBS TV between: 12 pm and 3 pm on school days; 8:30 pm and 5 am on any day. You can show alcohol ads during sports programs on public holidays and weekends starting from 6 pm Friday.
3. More stringent restrictions on gambling advertising should be considered to protect children from being targeted by gambling operators, according to the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC). AGRC Manager, Dr Rebecca Jenkinson said gambling is promoted in sport and there’s a need to learn from previous public health campaigns around.

Already completed your Responsible Service of Gaming (RSG) training but need a quick refresher?

This guide allows you to check and consolidate your knowledge. It covers:

• gaming-related advertising
• penalties for not complying with gaming legislation.

Once you've refreshed your knowledge take our quiz to see how much you've remembered.

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Note: This guide is designed to help gaming venue staff revise their knowledge about the responsible service of gambling. It does not replace RSG training or certification.

• Last reviewed: 12 Jun 2019
• Last updated: 2 Sep 2016

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