In Australian-first research, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) commissioned Phoenix Australia to examine the rates of intimate partner violence among current- and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, using data collected in 2015 from a large-scale study of current (at the time) and recently (then) transitioned ADF personnel and their families.

The aim of this study was to explore the interplay of individual, socio-cultural, commercial, environmental and other associated factors that may create pathways for older adults into community gambling venues, and the factors that may influence the range of gambling and non-gambling behaviours within these venues.

This research argues that there is now a clear body of evidence that current regulatory systems for gambling advertising are ineffective, with further restrictions urgently needed across a range of media channels to prevent exposure to promotions that may encourage young people’s interest and involvement in gambling.