Independent senator said Labor’s plan, which could require podcasts sponsored by betting companies to produce two versions of each program, is ‘totally unworkable’
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The independent senator David Pocock says a government plan that could require podcasts sponsored by betting companies to produce two versions of the same program – so people can avoid gambling ads – is “totally unworkable” and “bonkers”.
Under the proposed restrictions, the so-called “triple lock” system will only allow streaming platforms to have gambling ads for users who are over 18 and have logged in. Users must be allowed to opt out of seeing or hearing such advertisements, in order to prevent children hearing them.
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