Hon. Sophia Moermond questions the Minister for Transport regarding gambling advertising on WA public transport, referencing concerns raised in Sydney. The Minister confirms Transperth has no current advertising contracts with gambling companies.

AnsweredQoN 1606Legislative Council
Asked
28 November 2024
Portfolio
Transport

QuestionView source ↗

TRANSPORT — GAMBLING ADVERTISEMENTS
1606. Hon SOPHIA MOERMOND to the minister representing the
Minister for Transport:
I refer to news that gambling
advertising was spotted on public transport in Sydney, raising concerns over
the normalisation of gambling in the community.
(1) Do the laws
and standards of advertising on public transport in Western Australia allow for
gambling advertising?
(2) If yes to
(1), is a ban on gambling advertising on public transport under consideration
by the government?
(3) Does Transperth currently hold
any advertising contracts with gambling companies?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) Transperth does not
currently hold any advertising contracts with gambling companies.

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