Responsible gambling strategy and policy
The Government has provided a strong framework that identifies appropriate strategies for:
- recreational gamblers
- people experiencing problems with their gambling
- those at risk of developing problems
- those affected by someone else's gambling.
In April 2000, the Policy Direction for Gambling in Queensland (PDF 55 K) was released, articulating the strong commitment of the Queensland Government to addressing the social and economic issues associated with gambling. It emphasised the need for a unified strategy to minimise gambling related harm.
The Queensland Responsible Gambling Strategy (PDF 380 K) was subsequently released and identifies six priority action areas:
- Enhance responsible gambling policies and programs through research
- Increase community knowledge and awareness of the impacts of gambling
- Reduce the risk factors for problem gambling through early intervention
- Develop a statewide system of problem gambling treatment and support services
- Ensure gambling environments are safer and more supportive for consumers
- Promote partnerships to address statewide and local gambling issues and concerns.
An Evaluation of the Queensland Responsible Gambling Strategy (PDF 7,390 K) has recently been conducted.