Kate Seselja
@kateseselja.bsky.social
Advocate for Gambling Reform/ Speaker/ Recovery Coach, mum of 6 , Founder of The Hope Project Australia, Co-Chair GHLEE and CGRA
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Kate Seselja
@kateseselja.bsky.social
· Nov 30
Since we are the Nation most harmed by Gambling in the 🌏 and our Government is doing nothing to stop this, I will keep working to equip people with new knowledge and understanding of this issue to combat the current status quo. Taking schools/ universities/ workplaces/community bookings for 2025 now
I’m very grateful to have been able to chat with the amazing Daniel Bullen who started @addictedrecovery podcast and talk about gambling harm and the way it impacts our communities www.facebook.com/share/17TvKv...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I’m very grateful to have been able to chat with the amazing Daniel Bullen who started @addictedrecovery podcast and talk about gambling harm and the way it impacts our communities www.facebook.com/share/17TvKv...
This is an intentionally predatory environment that rewards a few by facilitating the financial destruction of so many. 😔
BBC News - Betting machine gamblers 'offered perks' - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-3638...
Coral said it takes its commitments to responsible gambling "extremely seriously"
Maybe THIS is what they mean by "responsible gambling"......
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-3638...
Coral said it takes its commitments to responsible gambling "extremely seriously"
Maybe THIS is what they mean by "responsible gambling"......
Betting machine gamblers 'offered perks'
Betting shop gamblers are offered drinks and free bets to keep them on high stakes machines, staff tell the Victoria Derbyshire programme.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This is an intentionally predatory environment that rewards a few by facilitating the financial destruction of so many. 😔
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More than HALF of 🇦🇺’s gas exports are given away with no royalty, no PRRT, no meaningful company tax
Norway taxes oil & gas heavily so has a $2.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund.
We have $1 trillion of debt.
We need urgent PRRT reform to stop the great gas giveaway
www.smh.com.au/business/the...
Norway taxes oil & gas heavily so has a $2.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund.
We have $1 trillion of debt.
We need urgent PRRT reform to stop the great gas giveaway
www.smh.com.au/business/the...
Albanese is crying poor, but we’re losing billions a year from untaxed gas
In Norway, they tax their oil and gas industry heavily and give their kids free higher education. Here, we do the opposite.
www.smh.com.au
August 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
More than HALF of 🇦🇺’s gas exports are given away with no royalty, no PRRT, no meaningful company tax
Norway taxes oil & gas heavily so has a $2.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund.
We have $1 trillion of debt.
We need urgent PRRT reform to stop the great gas giveaway
www.smh.com.au/business/the...
Norway taxes oil & gas heavily so has a $2.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund.
We have $1 trillion of debt.
We need urgent PRRT reform to stop the great gas giveaway
www.smh.com.au/business/the...
Any which way you slice it, there is NO justification for allowing this predatory industry to keep financially exploiting our communities, it is a Government endorsed wealth transfer into the pockets of a few, enough is enough.
The cost to the NSW govt for dealing with the impacts of gambling harm far outweigh the massive taxes they take from pokies. It’s a price they are prepared for us all to pay to do the gambling industry’s bidding. @peterfitz1.bsky.social
#PutPokiesInTheirPlace
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
#PutPokiesInTheirPlace
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
This man could cull the number of ‘misery machines’ in NSW. But he won’t
Residents lost $2.17billion to poker machines in the first quarter of 2025. This has consequences.
www.smh.com.au
August 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Any which way you slice it, there is NO justification for allowing this predatory industry to keep financially exploiting our communities, it is a Government endorsed wealth transfer into the pockets of a few, enough is enough.
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Good comment; good article in Guardian. Anything less than implementation of Murphy committee recommendations on advertising will be clear concession by government that gambling industry lobbying matters more than public health and wellbeing.
Sportsbet regulating itself is a joke.
The Govt must respond to the Murphy Inquiry and ban gambling ads.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The Govt must respond to the Murphy Inquiry and ban gambling ads.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Sportsbet advertises multi-bets on AFL website after pulling TV ads due to ‘community sentiment’
Ads encouraging sport fans to ‘bet now’ do not breach any rules but gambling reform advocates say it shows industry attempts to self-regulate have failed
www.theguardian.com
August 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Good comment; good article in Guardian. Anything less than implementation of Murphy committee recommendations on advertising will be clear concession by government that gambling industry lobbying matters more than public health and wellbeing.
The question I’m asked most when I give keynotes and corporate presentations on gambling harm is ‘But how come government hasn’t stopped this from happening?’
It sickens me to have to tell them our public servants are not serving the public, they are protecting this predatory industries profits.
It sickens me to have to tell them our public servants are not serving the public, they are protecting this predatory industries profits.
July 29, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The question I’m asked most when I give keynotes and corporate presentations on gambling harm is ‘But how come government hasn’t stopped this from happening?’
It sickens me to have to tell them our public servants are not serving the public, they are protecting this predatory industries profits.
It sickens me to have to tell them our public servants are not serving the public, they are protecting this predatory industries profits.
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Thank you @peterfitz1.bsky.social for shining a light on NSW’s pokies scourge and thank you @kateseselja.bsky.social
for bravely sharing your story once again. Political inaction on pokies harm is a barometer for the level of state capture by the gambling industry. www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
for bravely sharing your story once again. Political inaction on pokies harm is a barometer for the level of state capture by the gambling industry. www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Whether it’s Liberal or Labor, the people in charge are beholden to the pokies industry
The first time Kate Seselja used a poker machine she won $1000. It was the last time she left a venue with cash in her hand from the addictive machines.
www.smh.com.au
July 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Thank you @peterfitz1.bsky.social for shining a light on NSW’s pokies scourge and thank you @kateseselja.bsky.social
for bravely sharing your story once again. Political inaction on pokies harm is a barometer for the level of state capture by the gambling industry. www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
for bravely sharing your story once again. Political inaction on pokies harm is a barometer for the level of state capture by the gambling industry. www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
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The Albanese Govt’s failure to act almost 2 yrs after the Murphy review’s 31 reccs were released means companies like Tabcorp are emboldened & exploiting regulatory loopholes on things that cause huge harm like gambling inducements, hurting more 🇦🇺s
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Tabcorp ‘clearly emboldened’ by government inaction on gambling ads, David Pocock says
Betting giant plans to renovate gaming rooms and increase use of promotions to attract more gamblers to pubs and venues
www.theguardian.com
June 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
The Albanese Govt’s failure to act almost 2 yrs after the Murphy review’s 31 reccs were released means companies like Tabcorp are emboldened & exploiting regulatory loopholes on things that cause huge harm like gambling inducements, hurting more 🇦🇺s
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I’m looking forward to connecting with others at the AddictionZ Conference next week and very honoured to be invited to give a Keynote Presentation.
#ADD25
#ADD25
May 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I’m looking forward to connecting with others at the AddictionZ Conference next week and very honoured to be invited to give a Keynote Presentation.
#ADD25
#ADD25
The impact of influences selling out to gambling companies has exposed a whole new cohort of people, especially women to gambling harm that were never even looking for it to begin with. It is the Wild West and we are failed by governments to be protected from this predatory industry.
The government has largely failed to implement any meaningful gambling reform.
Meanwhile the gambling industry has women in its sights.
theconversation.com/the-gambling...
Meanwhile the gambling industry has women in its sights.
theconversation.com/the-gambling...
The gambling industry has women in its sights. Why aren’t policymakers paying attention?
Gambling companies are following a well-worn playbook, one mastered by the tobacco industry: trying to influence women.
theconversation.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The impact of influences selling out to gambling companies has exposed a whole new cohort of people, especially women to gambling harm that were never even looking for it to begin with. It is the Wild West and we are failed by governments to be protected from this predatory industry.
This is such an important moment of accountability for this predatory industry
Good to see a regulator actually prepared to call out the lack of consequences of the ‘responsible gambling’ smokescreen. I wonder if the NSW (or other) regulators ever bother to check what actually goes on in pokie joints? www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Hellenic Club loses bid to refer $1.2m fine challenge to Supreme Court
Canberra's Hellenic Club loses its bid to refer part of its challenge to a $1.2 million fine, imposed after the death by suicide of a man who was in debt due to problem gambling using its poker machin...
www.abc.net.au
April 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
This is such an important moment of accountability for this predatory industry
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We had a fantastic time yesterday delivering gambling harm prevention education to the Perth Footy League with Fred and @kateseselja.bsky.social from GHLEE.
@hannahpitt.bsky.social Thanks to the league for hosting us!
@hannahpitt.bsky.social Thanks to the league for hosting us!
March 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
We had a fantastic time yesterday delivering gambling harm prevention education to the Perth Footy League with Fred and @kateseselja.bsky.social from GHLEE.
@hannahpitt.bsky.social Thanks to the league for hosting us!
@hannahpitt.bsky.social Thanks to the league for hosting us!
It is sickening to think about how many young people are now addicted to gambling, influenced by Drake to gamble like it’s nothing, while he and stake.com make out like bandits.
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youtu.be/D-TKEyD7d-A
How Drake Became Gambling's Biggest Scammer
YouTube video by ODAAT Gambling Awareness
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March 3, 2025 at 7:36 AM
It is sickening to think about how many young people are now addicted to gambling, influenced by Drake to gamble like it’s nothing, while he and stake.com make out like bandits.
youtu.be/D-TKEyD7d-A
youtu.be/D-TKEyD7d-A
The AFL lost its integrity when it went to bed with the gambling industry. ‘Unprecedented integrity risks’ means the AFL don’t like it when they lose the gambling advantage or edge, they are only interested in a system that exploits their customers and keeps their own revenue soaring.
AFL admits it has lost control of online gambling oversight amid spike in ‘integrity risks’
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the AFL struggles to detect if players are using inside information to manipulate betting markets, despite close ties to industry
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The AFL lost its integrity when it went to bed with the gambling industry. ‘Unprecedented integrity risks’ means the AFL don’t like it when they lose the gambling advantage or edge, they are only interested in a system that exploits their customers and keeps their own revenue soaring.
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Terrific story from Jess Stewart at the ABC about gambling advertising and sport with a particular focus on Queensland.
Thanks for including me. As always great comments from @davidpocock.bsky.social and @kateseselja.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Thanks for including me. As always great comments from @davidpocock.bsky.social and @kateseselja.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
When it comes to gambling sponsors and sport, one state tops the scorecard
Almost two-thirds of all major sporting teams in one Australian state are receiving money from gambling companies, an ABC analysis has found.
www.abc.net.au
February 28, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Terrific story from Jess Stewart at the ABC about gambling advertising and sport with a particular focus on Queensland.
Thanks for including me. As always great comments from @davidpocock.bsky.social and @kateseselja.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Thanks for including me. As always great comments from @davidpocock.bsky.social and @kateseselja.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
When I asked for help, I received messages that only men struggled with gambling. It made me feel so alone. It was one of the reasons I went public with my story a decade ago. I knew if it happened to me, it was happening to other women. Enough is enough. Gambling reform NOW!
Advocates say stigma around gambling harm leaves some young women reaching 'crisis point' before seeking support.
This is such an important issue! Well done @simonemccarthy.bsky.social @kateseselja.bsky.social and Ella.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
This is such an important issue! Well done @simonemccarthy.bsky.social @kateseselja.bsky.social and Ella.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Ella never thought one bet would cost her thousands, research shows she's not alone
Gambling among younger Australians is often associated with men making bets online or at the pub with their mates, but research – and the lived experience of young women – shows that is not always the...
www.abc.net.au
February 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
When I asked for help, I received messages that only men struggled with gambling. It made me feel so alone. It was one of the reasons I went public with my story a decade ago. I knew if it happened to me, it was happening to other women. Enough is enough. Gambling reform NOW!
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The Teals and @davidpocock.bsky.social have been outstanding on gambling reform.
Good to also see Senator Pocock propose an inquiry into any influence the betting industry has had over government policy. #CDOH
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/888423...
Good to also see Senator Pocock propose an inquiry into any influence the betting industry has had over government policy. #CDOH
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/888423...
Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban
Independent crossbenchers will leverage their votes in a minority government to force action on banning betting advertising after...
www.canberratimes.com.au
February 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Teals and @davidpocock.bsky.social have been outstanding on gambling reform.
Good to also see Senator Pocock propose an inquiry into any influence the betting industry has had over government policy. #CDOH
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/888423...
Good to also see Senator Pocock propose an inquiry into any influence the betting industry has had over government policy. #CDOH
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/888423...
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The Govt has decided to do nothing on gambling ads and it seems industry may have had a hand in this outcome.
Today I’ll ask the Senate to agree to an inquiry into this, so we can see how much influence industry has over this public health policy.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/888391...
Today I’ll ask the Senate to agree to an inquiry into this, so we can see how much influence industry has over this public health policy.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/888391...
February 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The Govt has decided to do nothing on gambling ads and it seems industry may have had a hand in this outcome.
Today I’ll ask the Senate to agree to an inquiry into this, so we can see how much influence industry has over this public health policy.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/888391...
Today I’ll ask the Senate to agree to an inquiry into this, so we can see how much influence industry has over this public health policy.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/888391...
I cannot fathom the motivation of the Greens to support this.
Every presentation I give I am asked - “why is the government not doing anything?” I have no answer. There is no logical ethical or socially responsible reason for this failure act.
We have been politically abandoned for greed.
Every presentation I give I am asked - “why is the government not doing anything?” I have no answer. There is no logical ethical or socially responsible reason for this failure act.
We have been politically abandoned for greed.
Disappointing to see the Greens supporting a partial gambling ad ban.
Partial bans enable the gambling industry to fuel demand for their products through a permissive approach to advertising.
They DO NOT protect children and young people.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Partial bans enable the gambling industry to fuel demand for their products through a permissive approach to advertising.
They DO NOT protect children and young people.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
'Albo, please do this': Greens offer Labor a compromise on gambling ad ban
The Greens have been pushing for a complete ban but now say they will support a partial ban to wind back the volume of gambling ads on television and online.
www.abc.net.au
February 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I cannot fathom the motivation of the Greens to support this.
Every presentation I give I am asked - “why is the government not doing anything?” I have no answer. There is no logical ethical or socially responsible reason for this failure act.
We have been politically abandoned for greed.
Every presentation I give I am asked - “why is the government not doing anything?” I have no answer. There is no logical ethical or socially responsible reason for this failure act.
We have been politically abandoned for greed.
It is in reading the quotes from the CEO that the core business and total disregard for consumer safety is found - it is addiction by design and Australians need to rise up to stop this insane financial exploitation of our communities.
WA’s state-owned gambling agency targets customers with promotions to maintain profits - @henrybelot.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
WA’s state-owned gambling agency targets customers with promotions to maintain profits
Annual report attributed strong retail performance, in part, to its $13.8m spend on advertising
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:13 PM
It is in reading the quotes from the CEO that the core business and total disregard for consumer safety is found - it is addiction by design and Australians need to rise up to stop this insane financial exploitation of our communities.
Gambling sector stunned by axing of tax breaks
Gambling Industry outrage is music to my ears, it means someone in politics is finally doing their job.
Thank you to The Australian Financial Review for shedding light on the story of big gambling companies using tax payers money to fund their R & D
Gambling Industry outrage is music to my ears, it means someone in politics is finally doing their job.
Thank you to The Australian Financial Review for shedding light on the story of big gambling companies using tax payers money to fund their R & D
December 18, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Gambling sector stunned by axing of tax breaks
Gambling Industry outrage is music to my ears, it means someone in politics is finally doing their job.
Thank you to The Australian Financial Review for shedding light on the story of big gambling companies using tax payers money to fund their R & D
Gambling Industry outrage is music to my ears, it means someone in politics is finally doing their job.
Thank you to The Australian Financial Review for shedding light on the story of big gambling companies using tax payers money to fund their R & D
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It says a lot about where power is held and withheld in Australian politics.....
November 29, 2024 at 8:06 PM
It says a lot about where power is held and withheld in Australian politics.....
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Thanks so much @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social @croakeynews.bsky.social @melissasweetdr.bsky.social
Full link to our paper featured in the story here:
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Full link to our paper featured in the story here:
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November 28, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Thanks so much @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social @croakeynews.bsky.social @melissasweetdr.bsky.social
Full link to our paper featured in the story here:
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
Full link to our paper featured in the story here:
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
Since we are the Nation most harmed by Gambling in the 🌏 and our Government is doing nothing to stop this, I will keep working to equip people with new knowledge and understanding of this issue to combat the current status quo. Taking schools/ universities/ workplaces/community bookings for 2025 now
November 30, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Since we are the Nation most harmed by Gambling in the 🌏 and our Government is doing nothing to stop this, I will keep working to equip people with new knowledge and understanding of this issue to combat the current status quo. Taking schools/ universities/ workplaces/community bookings for 2025 now