We need to be doing more - not less - to protect children & young people from harmful advertising on everything from gambling to alcohol. Govt & regulators have to put people ahead of vested interests. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m... - ThreadSky

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davidpocock.bsky.social • 1 day ago

We need to be doing more - not less - to protect children & young people from harmful advertising on everything from gambling to alcohol.

Govt & regulators have to put people ahead of vested interests.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/may/21/new-australian-free-to-air-tv-rules-alcohol-ads-advertising

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vickiap.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is a step backwards. Alcohol advertisements should be banned completely. It is as dangerous as tobacco. Proven. Plus the negative social consequences.

nastypaul03.bsky.social•1 day ago

Kids don't watch FTA. Ban the online ads, that's where the damage is done.

maxiedoggie.bsky.social•1 day ago

Alcohol and gambling advertising should be banned… Full stop/ period!

Would argue junk food ads should also be banned- or at least restricted so not to be aired in kids’ programs…

vickiap.bsky.social•1 day ago

Totally agree.

coffsrabbit.bsky.social•1 day ago

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

lenche-sk.bsky.social•1 day ago

Keep pushing for change David 🙏🏻

coffsrabbit.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm a South Sydney Rabbitohs supporter,ex member. I told them many times alcohol ads and sport don't fit together. But they didn't like it as they need this money to keep the club alive...😣😓

philobiet.bsky.social•1 day ago

I agree, the amount of gambling and alcohol advertising on tv and in the public space (full side of a bus for instance) is just plain wrong.

coffsrabbit.bsky.social•1 day ago

So right!

nicoleyc17.bsky.social•1 day ago

🌻 💯 agree-we still have an alcohol problem in this country (I enjoy a social drink so I’m not a wowser) but this problem is also linked to our DV & other problems regarding gambling,food & home security for young & old.We need to step up & do the right thing😊

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