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‹ Order of Business Gambling taxation
Summary
Senator Davitt called for a debate on gambling, arguing that taxation and regulation of betting winnings and online betting would be prudent responses to the problem of gambling.
The Minister for Finance carried out a review of the betting industry and revenues from it. The thrust of his report’s recommendations was a proposed tax on winnings from bets. There was a call for a further tax on and regulation of online betting. With the problem we have with gambling, I feel these would have been prudent moves and more effective than the proposed 2% levy. Will the Leader consider arranging a debate on this issue?