The Australian Government has asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a public inquiry into gambling.

http://www.pc.gov.au...

http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/gambling-2009

The Australian Gambling Research Program is a government initiative formed to investigate problem gambling through research at a national level. Website provides information about the research program and research library, lists government organisations, details current research tendering and provides information about gambling conferences.

http://www.gamblingresearch.org.au...

http://www.gamblingresearch.org.au

If your gambling is causing issues in your life, you can take steps to change this. Talking about gambling with somebody you trust can reduce the stress that can cause you to continue to gamble. If you have an issue with gambling there is free, confidential professional help and support available.

http://www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au...

http://www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au/