NSW 2021 Ku-rin-gai Council Elections

I understand that some venues, like local bowling clubs, require revenue from poker machines to stay afloat. Though I believe a venues capacity to advertise and run poker machines and other gambling facilities needs to be heavily regulated. I feel more needs to be done to minimise issues in society brought about by gambling, and that we need to work towards reducing the presence of gambling in our communities.

I support reduced operating hours for gambling machines, strengthened enforcement for self barred gamblers who recognise that they have problems, and measures that will limit or prevent gambling advertising for children. I believe Local councils should have a greater say in the number of gambling facilities permitted to operate in their area, and the ability to intervene in the event of problems arising. These are our local residents, and Council should have a direct voice in their welfare.

As a new councillor I would learn more about this important issue. While gambling is legal in Australia we need to accept it while minimising the harm it causes.

I support all 3 policies and advocacy actions and I believe the less pocket machine in the community , the less addictive to gambling and less social instability such as financial difficulties, domestic violence, criminal activities.

I support advocacy to prevent harm from gambling

I am totally against the Sports Apps - the advertising is directed to mid 20 - 30 males. The advertising directs male groups to have fun on a Sports App that 95% time these males will loose their money. These promotions are right at prime time TV and I haven't seen where they promote on social media but it will be targeted to 20 - 30 something males. As a mother of 2 sons in this age group, I am so concerned and think advertising for sporting apps needs ceasing. Gambling is an addictive activity with shocking outcomes where the Sporting Apps have zero responsibility.
The only good that these apps do is put a small proportion of their funds back into the community.
I am totally against anything to do with promotion of gambling in our society.