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MPs Exposed for Accepting Event Tickets from Gambling Firms

2/18/2026

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Anthony Chisholm (assistant minister for regional development) disclosed receiving tickets and hospitality from Tabcorp for horse racing in Victoria and Queensland.
Other Labor MPs and Coalition members reported tickets from Sportsbet and Cricket Australia for various events.
Shadow ministers Dan Tehan and Tim Wilson, with Liberal MP Mary Aldred, received Australian Open tickets.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared receiving tickets from Tennis Australia as gambling reforms proceed.

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Anthony Chisholm (assistant minister for regional development) disclosed receiving tickets and hospitality from Tabcorp for horse racing in Victoria and Queensland.
Other Labor MPs and Coalition members reported tickets from Sportsbet and Cricket Australia for various events.
Shadow ministers Dan Tehan and Tim Wilson, with Liberal MP Mary Aldred, received Australian Open tickets.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared receiving tickets from Tennis Australia as gambling reforms proceed.