# Former Liberal MP condemns Coalition over gambling reforms that ‘let down’ vulnerable Australians

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- The Guardian, 2026-08-21 04:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/21/liberal-mp-condemns-coalition-backing-labor-gambling-reforms

> Former Liberal MP Jenny Ware has condemned Coalition MPs for supporting Labor’s gambling reforms, saying parliament failed to deliver a full wagering-ad ban and vulnerable Australians were let down. Ware, who served on a 2023 inquiry, called gambling a public health crisis and said the legislation fell well short of its recommendations, including a national regulator and complete ad ban.