“I don’t favour a nanny state approach. If people want to bet, they can bet… [but] the negative impact of gambling in working-class suburbs is very serious,” John Howard told this masthead.

Prime Minister, show leadership by putting people first regarding gambling-ad legislation and you’ll gain more respect – it’s a vote winner.

Independent senator says it is a ‘tragedy’ that PM is standing in the way of strong public and bipartisan support for tougher laws