Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is currently in negotiations with the Opposition to tighten regulations surrounding gambling inducements. The push for stricter legislation follows recent public reports detailing instances where high-spending gamblers were allegedly offered illegal drugs, sex workers, and alcohol by betting companies to encourage continued play.

Labor and the Coalition, represented by Angus Taylor, are working toward a bipartisan deal to amend the government's current bill. The existing proposal has faced criticism from various stakeholders, including some within the Liberal Party who argue that the current measures may be insufficient to protect vulnerable individuals. The current legislative efforts are being measured against the recommendations of a previous parliamentary inquiry, which was chaired by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy. That inquiry had called for more comprehensive reforms than what the government initially proposed. While the government appears willing to concede ground to secure a deal, the final scope of the restrictions remains subject to ongoing discussions between the two major parties in Canberra.