Legislation updates by state (NSW, VIC, etc.)

The material is included in "Trends in Australian Online Casinos: 2025 Survey."

1) Australia's overall regulatory picture

Australia remains one of the countries with the most stringent online gambling control system. The main regulation goes through the federal level (ACMA), but it is the states and territories that are introducing additional measures that affect the availability and rules of operation of online casinos. In 2025, there is an increase in local initiatives aimed at transparency, protection of players and limiting the illegal sector.

2) NSW

In 2025, NSW introduced enhanced Player Identity Verification (KYC) requirements for online operators, including two-step verification.
Increased control over advertising: casinos are required to use warning messages about gambling risks in each advertising campaign.
The state has introduced a mandatory deposit tracking system that allows players to see the total amount of funds deposited.

3) Victoria (VIC)

The VIC emphasized rate and deposit limits, introducing mandatory weekly and monthly limits.
For operators operating in the region, increased responsibility for combating money laundering has been introduced.
Since 2025, there has been a requirement for a separate section for responsible gaming tools in each online casino.

4) Queensland (QLD)

QLD focuses on protecting minors: operators are required to implement additional filters and algorithms to prevent adolescents from accessing.
Control over the use of cryptocurrencies has been tightened: casinos are required to register and store data on all transactions.

5) South Australia (SA) and Western Australia (WA)

South Australia has strengthened rules for providers, including local tax charges on online gambling revenue.
Western Australia continues to maintain the toughest approach - here online casinos remain under a de facto ban, and access to international platforms is severely blocked.

6) Tasmania and the Northern Territory (NT)

Tasmania: New rules on transparency around bonuses and promotions implemented. Casinos are required to specify all wagering conditions in advance.
The Northern Territory remains a key jurisdiction for licensing online operators, but new rules on mandatory reporting for licensed companies have been introduced since 2025.

7) Impact on players and operators

For players: increased security, increased protection from abuse and hidden conditions.
For operators: compliance load increases, but at the same time player confidence and market transparency increase.
For the industry as a whole: a fragmented system is being created, where rules differ by state, which forces operators to adapt platforms to different jurisdictions.

Result

2025 cemented the trend of strengthening the role of states in regulating online gambling. If earlier control was mainly federal, now local authorities are actively implementing their own rules. This leads to increased transparency and player protection, but also makes it harder for operators to do business nationally.