The prime minister says he is “not against” the idea of allowing a “punt” as he defends proposed gambling advertising reforms. The comments come amid disagreement about what the reforms should allow or restrict. Reporting across outlets indicates the proposals extend beyond recommendations from a Labor-led report that called for a total ban on certain gambling advertising. The prime minister’s position is presented as a defense of the government’s approach, which does not adopt the Labor report’s more sweeping stance. While the exact scope of the proposed reforms is not detailed in the provided summaries, all sources describe a key point of contention: whether gambling advertising should face a complete prohibition or a more limited set of restrictions. In this context, the prime minister argues the reforms are appropriate as they stand and responds to criticism that they are either too permissive or not aligned with calls for a full ban. The outlets agree the prime minister’s remarks are intended to justify the direction of the reforms and distinguish them from the Labor-led report’s recommendations.