Usman Khawaja says Labor has been ‘100% too slow’ to ban gambling ads to protect children

Australian cricketer says the normalisation of gambling in sport for young people is ‘scary and dangerous’ as government continues to sit on reforms

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Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja says the Albanese government has been “100% too slow” to ban gambling ads and must sever the link between the wagering and sport to protect children.

Khawaja made a public plea for change alongside a group of crossbench MPs, public health academics, doctors and other experts at Parliament House.