Help shape our Gambling Policy

Feedback closes on Tuesday 30 July.

You’re invited to have your say on our Draft Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy.

We reviewed our existing policy and are proposing changes based on the latest research, evidence and community feedback.

Key proposed changes include:

  • expanding the policy beyond pokie machines to include online gambling and sports betting
  • moving towards a ‘public health approach’ that aims to prevent and reduce gambling harm
  • more education and awareness raising
  • banning Council-run events in gaming venues
  • not funding community groups and organisations that own or operate pokies
  • prohibiting gambling and the promotion of gambling activities at Council-owned or managed land and buildings.

Based on the state average, we estimate more than 97,000 adults in Whitehorse may engage in gambling each year.

Over $153,000 was spent each day on pokies in Whitehorse in the last financial year. This was more than $56 million across the year.

We encourage you to read our draft policy and provide us with your feedback.

Learn more

Get involved

  • Fill in the survey below
  • Phone us on 9262 6534 if you need help or would like a survey posted to you

Feedback closes on Tuesday 30 July.

You’re invited to have your say on our Draft Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy.

We reviewed our existing policy and are proposing changes based on the latest research, evidence and community feedback.

Key proposed changes include:

  • expanding the policy beyond pokie machines to include online gambling and sports betting
  • moving towards a ‘public health approach’ that aims to prevent and reduce gambling harm
  • more education and awareness raising
  • banning Council-run events in gaming venues
  • not funding community groups and organisations that own or operate pokies
  • prohibiting gambling and the promotion of gambling activities at Council-owned or managed land and buildings.

Based on the state average, we estimate more than 97,000 adults in Whitehorse may engage in gambling each year.

Over $153,000 was spent each day on pokies in Whitehorse in the last financial year. This was more than $56 million across the year.

We encourage you to read our draft policy and provide us with your feedback.

Learn more

Get involved

  • Fill in the survey below
  • Phone us on 9262 6534 if you need help or would like a survey posted to you
Page published: 09 Jul 2024, 02:45 PM