Research into gambling
The National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering is underpinned by the best available evidence. The measures have been trialled and tested to deliver outcomes for people experiencing gambling harm and provide strong nationally consistent consumer protections.
Key partnerships
The Department for Social Services, together with other key organisations, has funded research to inform the implementation of these measures.
Gambling Research Australia (GRA) is a partnership between the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments to initiate and manage a national gambling research program.
The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) provides resources for policy-makers, researchers and professionals in the area of gambling. It is part of the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), a statutory research agency of the Australian Government.
Useful research publications
The distribution of Australian sports data into foreign jurisdictions.
Year: 2022
Prepared by: Sports Integrity Australia and Gambling Research Australia
The study aimed to better understand Australian sports data creation and dissemination, and its flow into offshore wagering markets on sports integrity and consumer protection outcomes in Australia. The research found that Australian sports data is necessary for the development of offshore wagering markets, that the sale of unofficial sports data to offshore wagering providers creates a risk to sports integrity, and that the products offered do not provide consumer protections in line with regulatory standards in Australia.
This is a joint Sport Integrity Australia and Gambling Research Australia project funded by the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments and published on their behalf by the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade. This report has been independently peer reviewed.
The distribution of Australian sports data into foreign jurisdictions | Gambling Research Australia
Gambling Tagline Research Phase 2: Implementation and Market Testing
Year: 2022
Commissioned by: Department of Social Services
Prepared by: Hall & Partners, Frances Chapman and Kathryn Priestly
The aim of this study was to test the suite of proposed messaging across a range of platforms to inform implementation of the consistent gambling messaging measure.
Phase II DSS Gambling Tagline Testing and Implementation - Hall and Partners Report 2022
Consistent Gambling Messaging Phase 1: Development and Refinement
Year: 2022
Commissioned by: Department of Social Services
Prepared by: Hall & Partners, Frances Chapman and Kathryn Priestly
The aim of this study was to develop, refine and recommend the most effective approach to consistent gambling messaging and recommend tagline/s to replace the existing ‘gamble responsibly’.
Phase I DSS Gambling Messaging Development – Hall and Partners Report 2021
The second national study of interactive gambling in Australia (2019-20)
Year: 2021
Commissioned by: Gambling Research Australia
Prepared by: Nerilee Hing, Alex M. T. Russell, Matthew Browne, Matthew Rockloff, Nancy Greer, Vijay Rawat, Matthew Stevens, Nicki Dowling, Stephanie Merkouris, Daniel King, Helen Breen, Anne Salonen, Linda Woo.
Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, Central Queensland University
The aim of this study was to update and expand upon the first study in 2014 and evaluate how the interactive gambling environment has changed since that time.
Behavioural trial for consistent gambling messaging under the National Consumer Protection Framework
Year: 2021
Commissioned by: Gambling Research Australia
Prepared by: Prof. Matthew Rockloff, Dr. Phillip Newall, Prof. Matthew Browne, Dr. Alex M T Russell, Dr. Tess Visintin (nee Armstrong), Prof. Nerilee Hing, Hannah Thorne.
Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, Central Queensland University
The aim of the study was to examine the effectiveness of the categories of messages employed in safer gambling messaging.
A behavioural trial of voluntary opt-out pre-commitment for online wagering in Australia
Year: 2021
Commissioned by: Gambling Research Australia
Prepared by: Nerilee Hing, Matthew Browne, Alex M. T. Russell, Matthew Rockloff and Catherine Tulloch
Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, Central Queensland University
The aim of this study was to build evidence and understanding of the impact of different features of pre-commitment deposit limits on the effectiveness of the measure, across different customer groups.
Better Choices: Enhancing informed decision-making for online wagering consumers
Year: 2020
Commissioned by: Department of Social Services
Prepared by: Katrina Anderson, Charis Anton, Su Mon Kyaw-Myint, Laura Bennetts Kneebone, Roxarne Armstrong, Robert Sale, Amy Fulham, Linda Ma and Chiara Varazzani.
Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA)
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of behaviourally-informed activity statements on gambling behaviour. By showing participants clear and easy-to-understand information about their gambling activities including spending, wins and losses, they were empowered to make informed decisions about their gambling habits.
Applying behavioural insights to online wagering | Behavioural Economics (pmc.gov.au)
National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering – Baseline Study
Year: 2019
Commissioned by: The Department of Social Services
Prepared by: Rebecca Jenkinson, Tayyab Khokhar, Rukhsana Tajin, Uma Jatkar and Julie Deblaquiere
Australian Gambling Research Centre, Australian Institute of Family Studies
The aim of this study was to address some of the gaps in the current evidence base regarding online wagering in Australia.
Betting restrictions and online wagering in Australia – A review of current knowledge report
Year: 2017
Commissioned by: Department of Social Services
Report prepared by Jennifer Podesta and Anna Thomas
Australian Gambling Research Centre, Australian Institute of Family Studies
The aim of this study was to understand the impact of current restrictions on gambling for consumers and their behaviour.
Government Response to the 2015 Review of the Impact of Illegal Offshore Wagering
Year: 2016
The Government announced its response to the recommendations of the Review of Illegal Offshore Wagering, supporting 18 of the Review’s 19 recommendations.
Review of Illegal Offshore Wagering
Year: 2015
Lead Reviewer: the Hon. Barry O’Farrell
The 2015 Review of Illegal Offshore Wagering found that online wagering is the fastest growing gambling segment, with over $1.4 billion gambled online each year.
Interactive Gambling Study
Year: 2014
Commissioned by: Gambling Research Australia
Prepared by: Professor Nerilee Hing, Dr Sally Gainsbury, Professor Alex Blaszczynski, Professor Robert Wood, Professor Dan Lubman, Alex Russell
Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, Central Queensland University
The aim of this study was to develop an understanding of online gambling in Australia.
Interactive Gambling Study | Gambling Research Australia
Related pages
Gambling support
State and Territory regulators of gambling
Gambling reforms
Information for Online Wagering Service Providers
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