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Australian Netball Unaffected by Gambling Reform, Reflecting on Betting Policy
Netball Exempt from Gambling Reforms
The Australian federal government has announced new gambling reforms, yet netball stands out as the only team sport unaffected by these changes. This outcome contrasts with the sentiment of the former CEO of Netball Australia, who, upon her departure in December 2023, suggested that netball was behind the times. However, the recent reform announcement underscores that netball's decision to distance itself from sports betting was indeed the correct approach.
Netball's Stance on Sports Betting
Unlike other major sports, netball has maintained a cautious stance regarding sports betting. This policy decision has allowed netball to avoid direct regulation or the need for changes stemming from the recently announced gambling reforms. In essence, its initial non-involvement in the sports betting market has proven to be a beneficial outcome.
*Source: ABC Australia (2026-04-07)*
