A new advisory council will try to reduce gambling harm and establish a sustainable clubs sector.
The council will work to reduce gaming machine licences to 3500, introduce $5 bet limits and $100 load-up limits for gaming machines, while enhancing the self-exclusion scheme.
Comprised of community club representatives, harm reduction organisations, and union stakeholders, the council will be chaired by Gaming Minister Shane Rattenbury.
Mr Rattenbury said the ACT government recognised community clubs played an essential part in the social life of many Canberrans.
"We want to ensure clubs continue to support the community, while introducing and strictly enforcing measures to further reduce harm from gaming," Mr Rattenbury said.
"Each club has its own unique objectives, membership and asset base, so it will be important to tailor support packages to suit these individual clubs."
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The council will meet on a regular basis to ensure ongoing dialogue between clubs and other stakeholders, Mr Rattenbury said.
The presidents of ClubsACT, Canberra Bowling Club, Canberra Irish Club and Canberra Labor Club will all have a seat at the table at the council's first meeting on Wednesday.
