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[The Melbourne Anglican] Gambling income has corrupted successive Victorian State Governments because they rely heavily on gambling income and because the industry has “bought off” the political parties, the Melbourne Anglican synod has been told.
State Gaming Minister Jane Garrett is a fine local member, but apparently uninterested in controlling gambling, according to the Inter-Church Gambling Taskforce, the Revd Dr Gordon Preece said.
Both parties’ loyalty had been bought by massive industry donations, said Dr Preece, chairman of the Melbourne church’s Social Responsibilities Committee.
He commended the State Government for its inquiry into gaming machine arrangements but criticised not including problem gambling policies in the review.