The ACMA outlines requirements for online platforms to continue carrying wagering advertising under new “triple lock” rules

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published initial guidance outlining the requirements online content service providers must meet if they wish to continue carrying wagering advertising under Australia’s incoming gambling advertising restrictions, which take effect on 1 January 2027. The 23-page guidance, published Thursday, explains how providers can qualify for the so-called “triple lock exception” under the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Act 2026, including the measures they must implement to prevent children, unregistered users and people who have opted out from accessing or receiving wagering advertising.