# Labor's gambling reform isolated as Coalition withholds support amid allegations

Australia's Labor government is struggling to gain support for its gambling reform package, as the Coalition refuses to back it. The opposition's decision comes amid separate allegations involving drugs and sex workers. Without Coalition support, the reform's passage appears unlikely.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/05/labors-gambling-reform-friendless-as-coalition-withholds-support-amid-drug-and-sex-worker-allegations) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:50:14 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/06/gambling-inducements-labor-coalition-greens-betting-companies) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:10:37 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/10/albanese-gives-ground-on-gambling-inducements-as-labor-and-coalition-inch-towards-deal) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:14:45 GMT