Gambling ads during children's programs

To protect your children from gambling:

• check when and where gambling ads can be broadcast
• ensure a responsible adult supervises their television and radio time

During programs that are classified G, C and P, gambling ads are not permitted from 6am to 8.30am and 4pm to 7pm.

During other programs principally directed to children, gambling ads are not permitted between 5am and 8.30pm.

News, sports and current affairs programs are exempt from this rule but additional rules do apply during live sport.

Any gambling ad on a dedicated subscription children’s channel is very likely breaking the rules.

For most complaints about ads during children’s TV shows on commercial free-to-air or pay TV, such as programs classified C or G, you need to complain to the broadcaster.