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Brisbane sports clubs on notice as Greens vow to ban pokies on council land (www.brisbanetimes.com.au)

submitted 9 months ago by Zagorath@aussie.zone to c/brisbane@aussie.zone

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[–] trk@aussie.zone 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Most importantly, we also want to allocate an extra $6 million per year in direct funding for 50 different clubs across the city to host free, original live music gigs every week.

It’s pretty straightforward: ban poker machines from council venues, and fund more live music at community venues instead.

Thats huge... It's such a double win that it's really a no-brainer, IMO. Can't wait to hear the LNP hot take about how this is destroying local venues something something mum and dad investors something something outrageous loony left.

EDIT: Well, Labors quick to have a crack: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-18/greens-vow-to-abolish-brisbane-city-council-owned-pokies/103359440

Labor's lord mayoral candidate Tracey Price said banning pokies at community clubs would only result in punters going elsewhere.

"The Greens have again come up with a proposal that will damage community clubs for no positive benefit," Ms Price said.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 points 9 months ago

Cheers for the Labor update. It isn't too surprising to be honest, even if it is disappointing. Very status quo.