Terms of Reference

Inquiry into the prevention and treatment of problem gambling

Terms of Reference

(a) measures to prevent problem gambling, including:    
(i) use and display of responsible gambling messages,
(ii) use, access and effectiveness of other information on risky or problem gambling, including campaigns,
(iii) ease of access to assistance for problem gambling;

(b) measures which can encourage risky gambling behaviour, including:    

(i) marketing strategies,
(ii) use of inducements/incentives to gamble;

(c) early intervention strategies and training of staff;

(d) methods currently used to treat problem gamblers and the level of knowledge and use of them, including:    

(i) counselling, including issues for counsellors,
(ii) education,
(iii) self-exclusion;

(e) data collection and evaluation issues;

(f) gambling policy research and evaluation; and

(g) other related matters.


For further information, contact:

Senior Clerk's Office
Department of the Senate
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:+61 2 6277 3555
Fax:+61 2 6277 3899
Email:seniorclerk.committees.sen@aph.gov.au

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