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ABC Radio Media Coverage: Expert rubbishes AFL’s pokies warning |
| 26 September 2011 |
 Media coverage: ABC Radio’s AM, 26 September 2011A leading gambling researcher has dismissed the AFL's concerns over the Federal Government's planned restrictions on poker machines, labelling claims they could hurt AFL clubs as "beyond belief". AFL club presidents will meet today to discuss their concerns about bringing in mandatory pre-commitment technology on poker machines. Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has labelled it a "footy tax" which will "hit football clubs right between the eyes", and the AFL has joined the NRL and Clubs Australia in saying that the new rules will slash the profits that clubs rely on. Dr Charles Livingstone of Monash University has done a study of the AFL and poker machine revenue and says pokies are worth $30 million a year to Victorian clubs. He told AM that pre-commitment technology would not cause the clubs to lose all of that $30 million income from poker machines. Hear Dr Livingstone on AM. Related coverage:   |
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The program will provide parents and carers with an opportunity to... + Read Full Story |
Miller Pathways celebrate Families WeekMonday, 21 May 2012Mission Australia’s child and family service in the Liverpool area, Miller Pathways, celebrated Families Week on Friday by hosting a free Community Fun Day.
The Federal Minister for Human Services, Senator Kim Carr, Federal Member for Fowler, Chris Hayes, and Mayor of Liverpool Wendy Waller all attended and officially opened the... + Read Full Story | More News Articles | ||
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