Council

Bendigo council passes 'harm reduction' gambling policy

Tom O'Callaghan
Updated December 16 2021 - 5:32pm, first published 12:00pm
The City of Greater Bendigo has found a compromise as it shifts its gambling stance from "accessible but not convenient" to "harm minimisation". Picture: FILE PHOTO
The City of Greater Bendigo has found a compromise as it shifts its gambling stance from "accessible but not convenient" to "harm minimisation". Picture: FILE PHOTO

THE CITY of Greater Bendigo has dropped its "accessible but not convenient" stance on gambling in favour of "harm minimisation" after strong debate in its council chamber.

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Tom O'Callaghan

Tom O'Callaghan

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