Sydney Morning Herald, 22 Nov 2020
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The Greens have welcomed the Minns Government’s decision today to finally close the loophole that allowed more than 670 pubs and clubs to keep their poker machines running during the legislated shutdown period of 4am to 10am, but are urging the government to listen to the experts and shutdown the...
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The Greens gambling harm reduction spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has introduced a Bill to Parliament that would remove a loophole that has allowed hundreds of pubs and clubs in NSW to operate during the legislated shutdown period of 4am to 10am. The Gaming Machines Amendment (Mandatory Shutdown Period) Bill 2025 would...