Victoria becomes first Australian state to introduce new consumer protections for online gamblers
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Rich Hawkins and Tom Macken explain the new regulations governing online gambling in Victoria - the first state to implement Australia's new consumer protection framework.
On 26 November last year, the Federal, state and territory governments of Australia agreed to implement a raft of new consumer protection measures aimed at reducing the harm caused by online wagering, particularly wagering on sports.
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