This update is primarily a public health and harm-reduction initiative rather than a regulatory or operational gambling sector update, making it difficult to map to specific gambling product categories.
The announcement addresses gambling harm broadly across all modalities without focusing on any specific gambling product or sector.
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The update announces a comprehensive government action plan with $17 million annual funding focused on gambling harm prevention, early intervention, and support services for vulnerable populations, which are core responsible gambling and harm minimisation objectives.
The plan includes targeted support for vulnerable groups including First Nations communities and multicultural populations, reflecting customer interaction and targeted intervention principles for at-risk players.
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TITLE: Queensland Government Launches Three-Year Gambling Harm Action Plan with $17 Million Annual Funding
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On [date of announcement], the Queensland Government, through Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington, launched the Gambling Harm Action Plan 2026-28. The plan commits more than $17 million per year to strengthen support services and reduce gambling-related harm across Queensland.
The action plan focuses on prevention and early intervention, increasing community awareness of gambling risks, and protecting vulnerable Queenslanders. Key initiatives include $3.4 million to fund 11 specialist gambling financial counsellor positions across the state's Gambling Help service regions, delivered by Uniting Care Queensland (10 regions) and Lifeline Darling Downs and South-West Queensland (Toowoomba region). The government has allocated $1.35 million over three years for a new multicultural Gambling Help counselling and support service, which commenced in March. An additional $1.5 million over three years will fund culturally responsive gambling harm prevention, referral and counselling services for First Nations communities, provided by the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health, commencing later in the month. These services complement existing support offered through the Gambling Help Service System.
The plan was developed in close consultation with industry and community stakeholders to reduce drivers of gambling harm and deliver measurable outcomes. The government aims to minimise gambling harm, support vulnerable Queenslanders, and create a more responsible and sustainable gambling industry by encouraging people experiencing or at risk of gambling harm to access available support services.
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Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory - Media Statements, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity
Crisafulli Government acts to prevent gambling harm - Ministerial Media Statements Published Yesterday at 10:15 AM Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington Crisafulli Government acts to prevent gambling harm The Crisafulli Government launches new action plan and additional support services to reduce gambling-related harm. The Crisafulli Government is investing more than $17 million per year for gambling support services and programs. The new Gambling Harm Action Plan 2026-28 will help develop targeted evidence-based initiatives to deliver measurable and meaningful impact. The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future after a decade of decline under Labor. The Crisafulli Government has launched a new three-year Gambling Harm Action Plan, backed by more than $17 million in funding per year, to strengthen support services and reduce gambling-related harm across Queensland. The new Gambling Harm Action Plan 2026-28 focuses on prevention and early intervention, increasing community understanding and awareness of gambling risks and potential harm, with a focus on protecting vulnerable Queenslanders. It also encourages people experiencing, or at risk of, gambling harm to access support and enhances the services currently available. As part of the plan, the Crisafulli Government has invested $3.4 million to fund 11 positions for specialist gambling financial counsellors across the state’s Gambling Help service regions. Uniting Care Queensland provides services in 10 regions, with Lifeline Darling Downs and South-West Queensland servicing the Toowoomba region. The Crisafulli Government has also invested in expanding counselling and support channels for vulnerable Queenslanders, including multicultural communities, with $1.35 million over three years allocated for a new multicultural Gambling Help counselling and support service, which commenced in March this year. A further $1.5 million over three years will fund new services to deliver culturally responsive gambling harm prevention, referral and counselling for First Nations communities. The services, which will commence later this month, will be provided by the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health and will complement existing support services offered through the Gambling Help Service System. Development of the new plan has occurred in close consultation with industry and community stakeholders to reduce the drivers of gambling harm and deliver measurable impacts. It’s just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future and supporting vulnerable Queenslanders. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington said the Crisafulli Government was committed to minimising gambling harm, supporting vulnerable Queenslanders and creating a more responsible and sustainable gambling industry. “Many Queenslanders enjoy betting on their favourite sport but unfortunately, some people experience or are vulnerable to gambling-related harm, which can have significant impacts on their relationships, health, finances and employment,” the Attorney-General said. “The Crisafulli Government’s new Gambling Harm Action Plan 2026-28 will guide Queensland’s investment and approach to preventing and minimising gambling-related harm in our communities. “We’re committed to engaging with industry and community stakeholders to reduce the stigma of ’problem gambling’, encourage people to seek help, improve access to services and provide support to Queenslanders when they need it.” For more information, visit: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/hospitality-tourism-sport/liquor-gaming/gaming/harm-minimisation ENDS MEDIA CONTACT: Alyssa Martin, 0481 749 350