Australian
Government's Gambling Agenda Criticized
As reported by the Adelaide
Advertiser: "State governments are 'dumbing
down' research on gambling to avoid scrutiny,
a conference has been told.
"The
former chairwoman of Victoria's gambling research
panel has told the International Pokies Impact
Conference in Adelaide that governments are
trying to have 'complete control of the agenda
on gambling'.
"Associate
Professor of public policy at Deakin University,
Linda Hancock, said the states must conduct
independent research on problem gambling.
"Professor
Hancock said one report by South Australian
researchers on the community impact of poker
machines had been withheld since April…"
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