Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello says the federal government’s management of its gambling reforms have been “very odd” and argues the rest of the world looks at Australia as having a “blind spot” when it comes to gambling reform.Earlier this month, this masthead revealed gambling advertisements will remain on TV for years to come after the Albanese government shunned a high-profile campaign, championed by late Labor MP Peta Murphy, for a blanket ban.LoadingInstead, Labor proposes a cap of two gambling ads per hour on each channel until 10pm, and banning ads an hour before and after live sport.The widower of Murphy – Rod Glover – has pleaded for the government to outlaw gambling advertisements.Speaking on ABC Radio National, Costello said: “The management of this has been very odd … you’ve got to sign a nondisclosure agreement. Never in my 30 years of campaigning for gambling reform has anyone asked that of me,” he said.“Labor members haven’t been briefed, but we understand [the legislation] is going to cabinet today and that they will be briefed tomorrow and I believe if it’s not the full ban … a number [of MPs] will be speaking up about this.”
