Is this why we still haven’t seen gambling reform?
Feb 1, 2026 •
In Anthony Albanese’s political universe, personal relationships are everything.
High on the list for Albanese is his bond with Peter V'landys, the Chair of the Australian Rugby League Commission and Chief Executive of Racing NSW.
That relationship has been central to the government’s decision to again delay reforms of gambling advertising, which V’Landys strongly opposes.
Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis with the inside story of why the government still hasn’t acted on gambling reform.
This episode was originally published in November 2024.
Is this why we still haven’t seen gambling reform?
1805 • Feb 1, 2026
Is this why we still haven’t seen gambling reform?
In Anthony Albanese’s political universe, personal relationships are everything.
High on the list for Albanese is his bond with Peter V'landys, the Chair of the Australian Rugby League Commission and Chief Executive of Racing NSW.
That relationship has been central to the government’s decision to again delay reforms of gambling advertising, which V’Landys strongly opposes.
Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis with the inside story of why the government still hasn’t acted on gambling reform.
This episode was originally published in November 2024.
Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis
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