Release of Draft Strategy for consultation
The Commission is pleased to release a draft of its new gambling harm prevention strategy A Public Health Approach to Gambling Regulation in the ACT: 2027-2032 Harm Prevention Strategy (Draft Strategy) [PDF 4.3 MB] for consultation.
The Draft Strategy recommits to incorporating a public health approach into the Commission’s functions, recognising that preventing and reducing gambling-related harm requires coordinated action and everyone has a role to play.
The Draft Strategy builds upon the implementation and independent evaluation [PDF 1016.7 KB] of the Commission’s 2019 Strategy for Gambling Harm Prevention in the ACT: A Public Health Approach [PDF 448.8 KB].
Have your say
The Commission welcomes feedback from all interested stakeholders. Your input will help ensure the final Strategy is practical, effective, evidence-informed, and responsive to the needs, priorities and experiences of the ACT community.
There are several ways to contribute to the process:
Attend an information and consultation session
Stakeholders are invited to participate in one of the following online sessions. Please register using the below links:
Community Sector Session
📅Tuesday 3 November 2026
🕜 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
📝 Register for this session
Gambling Industry Session
📅Friday 6 November 2026
🕙 10:00 am – 11:00 am
📝 Register for this session
Make a written submission
Written submissions are encouraged and the Commission welcomes constructive input on all aspects of the Draft Strategy. Submissions close at 5:00 pm (COB) on Monday 16 November 2026.
Provide your submission using this online form.
Requests for further information should be directed to: GamblingHarmPrevention@act.gov.au