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Australian Gambling Research Centre
The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) conducts research on gambling behaviour, trends, harms, prevention, treatment and policy.
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Research programs
The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) conducts research on gambling behaviour, trends, harms, prevention, treatment and policy.
Research snapshot Oct 2023
This research summary presents findings from the 2022 National Gambling Trends Study surveys of Australian adults who gambled regularly on pokies or bet regularly online on sports or races.
Research programs
The Families in Australia Survey survey series ran from May 2020 to December 2021. A particular focus was the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life.
Short article May 2019
This article looks at why only 1 in 20 Australian fathers take parental leave, as well as the benefits for both families and businesses of shared parental leave.
Media release Sep 2017
Australians need the protection of full ‘pre-commitment systems’ to reduce the financial and social harm from poker machines, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Gambling Research Centre. Eight per cent of the Australian adult population – or 1.4million people – experience some degree of gambling problem. Of these almost half are moderate or high risk gamblers, with poker machines the most harmful form of gambling in Australia.
Research report Mar 2019
This report explores the role of social and environmental factors in influencing EGMs or 'pokies' use in local hotels and clubs.
Family Matters article Dec 2013
FAMILY MATTERS NO. 93 - Explores how family policy can support greater gender equality in paid and unpaid work, for parents in particular.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2017
This paper has been blind reviewed by an independent and unaffiliated expert in the field
Family Matters article Apr 2002
Submission Oct 2019
A timely and relevant inquiry into preventing harm to young people from online wagering behaviours.