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2024 Tasmanian State Election Joint Statement on Poker Machines in Tasmania
We, the undersigned, call on all parties and candidates to
commit to making poker machines safer for all consumers by:
1.
1, completing the implementation of the
universal, pre-commitment card with the below four essential features
(recommended by the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission:
Binding pre-commitment with default
loss limits.
Applies to all people using poker machines.
A single system across all venues.
A single card per person.
2. Introducing safer machine design features, including:
o
$1 bet limits;
o Slower spin speeds (six seconds);
o Prohibiting losses disguised as
wins;
o Smaller jackpots;
o Higher return to player; and
o Reduced opening hours for
poker machine venues.
Joint
statement signatories:
Anglicare Tasmania
Australian Education Union (AEU)
CatholicCare Tasmania
Community Legal Centres Tasmania
Devonport Community House
Engender Equality
Health and Community Services Union (HACSU)
Holyoake Tasmania
Kristie Johnston MP, Independent Member for Clark
Lifeline Tasmania
Rev Jeff McKinnon, Baptist Pastor (retired)
Mental Health Council of Tasmania (MHCT) Further Reading:
Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania
National Council of Women of Tasmania
No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Tasmania
Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS)
The Quaker Peace and Justice Committee Tasmania
The Salvation Army Tasmania
The Smith Family
Unions Tasmania
Uniting Vic.Tas.
Womens Health Tasmania
Youth, Family and Community Connection (YFCC)
Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT)
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