Ministerial Council on Gambling Progress Report to Council of Australian Governments on Implementation of the National Framework on Problem Gambling 2004-2008 (NFPG) December 2005 

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Appendix 1 

COAG Report - Appendix 1
Project Title Year published Author/Publisher
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
Productivity Commission Report: Australia’s Gambling Industries November 1999 Productivity Commission
Problem Gambling – ATM/EFTPOS functions and capabilities (in gambling venues) September 2002 KPMG
Measurement of Prevalence of Youth Problem Gambling in Australia: Report on Review of Literature December 2003 South Australian Centre for Economic Studies
Findings of Market Research Re Problem Gambling Awareness Campaign Completed Sweeney Research and Cultural Perspectives

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COAG Report - Appendix 1
Project Title Year published Author/Publisher Access
NEW SOUTH WALES
Study 1 – Review of current research and services related to problem gambling. Completed 1995 Keys Young Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (formally the NSW Department of Gaming and Racing) (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Study 2: An examination of the socio-economic effects of gambling on individuals, families and the community including research into the costs of problem gambling in New South Wales. Completed 1996 Australian Institute for Gambling Research, University of Western Sydney 
Dickerson, M., Allcock, C., Blaszczynski, A., Nicholls, B., Williams, R. & Maddern, R.		 Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
i) Evaluating the current and future adequacy of services for problem gamblers. ii) Poker machine playing and problem gambling amongst members of Sydney’s registered clubs. iii) Socio-demographic characteristics of resident populations supporting poker machine playing in Sydney’s registered clubs. Completed 1996 Southern Cross University Prosser, G., Breen, H., Weeks, P. & Hing, N. Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
A preliminary exploration of the positive and negative impacts of gaming and wagering on aboriginal people in NSW – A supplementary report to Study 2. Completed 1996 Australian Institute for Gambling Research, University of Western Sydney
Dickerson, M., Allcock, C., Blaszczynski, A., Nicholls, B., Williams, R. & Maddern R		 Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
A repeat of Study 2: A replication of the study examining the socio-economic effects of gambling on individuals, families and the community including research into the costs of problem gambling in New South Wales. Completed 1997 Australian Institute for Gambling Research, University of Western Sydney
Dickerson, M., Allcock, C., Blaszczynski, A., Nicholls, B., Williams, R. & Maddern, R.		 Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Young people – Gambling and the internet Completed 1997 Australian Council of Social Services Le Blanc, M. & Lennings, R. Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Problem gamblers receiving counselling or treatment in NSW – Baseline survey Completed 1997 Walker, M Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Problem gamblers receiving counselling or treatment in NSW – Second Survey Completed 1998 Walker, M Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Money, Meaning and Gambling: A qualitative study of the gambling experience of some young homeless people in inner Sydney Completed 1999 Salvation Army Oasis Youth Support Network     Marsden, A. Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Gambling among members of ethnic communities in Sydney Completed 1999 The Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Problem gamblers receiving counselling or treatment in NSW – Third survey Completed 1999 Walker, M Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Investigating solutions: Assisting problem gamblers in the Asian community Completed 1999 South Western Sydney Area Health Service and School of Psychiatry, University of NSW
Blaszczynski, A., Beattie, L., Maccallum, F. & Joukhador, J.		 Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
An evaluation of the effectiveness of a treatment program for pathological gamblers Completed 2000 Walker, M Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
The impact of the Sydney Casino on the social composition and residential amenity of the residents of Pyrmont-Ultimo Completed 2000 The Urban Studies Research Centre, University of Western Sydney and University of Technology Sydney
Bounds, M., Morris, A., McCormack, T., Moore, C. & Searle, G.		 Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Problem gamblers receiving counselling or treatment in NSW – Fourth survey Completed 2000 Walker, M Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Youth gambling in NSW Completed 2001 School of Psychology, University of Western Sydney
Dickerson, M. & Maddern, R.		 Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Gambling and crime research project Completed 2001 Community Law and Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney
Crofts, P		 Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Comparison of the Treatment Effectiveness of Three Therapies for Problem Gambling Completed 2001 Gambling Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney
Walker, M		 Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Problem gamblers receiving counselling or treatment in NSW – Fifth survey Completed 2001 Gambling Research Unit, University of Sydney
Walker, M., Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L. & Enersen, K.
Problem drinking/problem gambling: A study of co-morbid individuals in NSW Completed 2001 Alcohol Concern
Dickerson, M., Wodak, A., Mattic, R. & Hill S		 Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Gambling and criminal behaviour – An analysis of local and district court files Completed 2002 Community Law and Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney
Crofts, P
Problem gamblers receiving counselling or treatment in NSW – Sixth survey Completed 2002 Gambling Research Unit, University of Sydney
Walker, M., Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L. & Enersen, K.
Losing what you win Completed 2002 Welfare Rights Centre Sydney Responsible Gambling Fund Branch NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (02) 9995-0992 or 9995-0379
Problem gamblers receiving counselling or treatment in NSW – Seventh survey Completed 2003 Gambling Research Unit, University of Sydney
Walker, M., Shannon, K., Blaszczynski, A. & Sharpe, L.
The psychological causes of problem gambling: A longitudinal study of at-risk recreational EGM players Completed 2003 School of Psychology, University of Western Sydney
Dickerson, M., Haw, J. & Shepherd, L.
The economic impact of gambling Completed 2003 National Institute of Economic and Industry Research, trading as National Economics
Shepherd, C. & Manning, I.
Testing of harm minimisation messages for gaming machines Completed 2003 Consumer Contact
Riley-Smith, B. & Binder, J.
Evaluation of the impact of the three hour shutdown of gaming machine operations Completed 2003 ACNielsen
Brockelsby, A-L. & Gabay, K.
Assessment of the research on technical modifications to electronic gaming machines in NSW, Australia Completed 2003 Centre for Gambling Studies, The University of Auckland
Tse, S., Brown, R. & Adams, P.
An assessment of member awareness, perceived adequacy and perceived effectiveness of responsible gambling strategies in Sydney clubs Completed 2003 Centre for Gambling Studies, The University of Auckland  Tse, S., Brown, R. & Adams, P.
Explaining the attraction of poker machines - cognition or conditioning? Completed 2004 Gambling Research Unit, University of Sydney Walker, M., Matarese, K., Blaszczynski, A., & Sharpe, L.
Withdrawal and tolerance phenomenon in problem gambling Completed 2004 Gambling Research Unit, University of Sydney Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L., Walker, M.
Attention deficit disorder as a risk factor for problem gambling in adolescents Completed 2004 Gambling Research Unit, University of Sydney Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L., Walker, M., Clarke, S., & Kohn, M.
Identification of near misses in electronic gaming machines and their relationship to gambling behaviour Completed 2004 Gambling Research Unit, University of Sydney
Sharpe, L., Blaszczynski, A. & Walker, M
Gambling: Promoting a Culture of Responsibility Completed 2004 Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales (IPART)
Comparing changes in erroneous beliefs, perceptions, subjective arousal and heart rate between cognitive therapy and imaginal desensitization in the treatment of pathological gambling Completed 2004 University of Sydney
Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., Nower, L. & Sharpe, L.
Problem Gamblers Receiving Counselling or Treatment in NSW – Eighth survey Completed 2005 Gambling Research Unit, University of Sydney Walker, M., Shannon, K., Blaszczynski, A., & Sharpe, L.
Gambling: Promoting a Culture of Responsibility. Consequential Report on Governance Structures Completed 2005 Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales (IPART)
Giving the Gamblers a Voice: the Perceived Efficacy of Responsible Gambling Practices in NSW Clubs Completed 2005 Centre for Gambling Education and Research, Southern Cross University  Hing, N Journal of the National Association for Gambling Studies (Australia) Volume 17(1) May 2005

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COAG Report - Appendix 1
Project Title Year published Author/Publisher
VICTORIA
Scoping study to evaluate the Victorian Gambling Screen against other recently developed instruments Nov 2003 Melbourne Enterprise International(Melbourne University)
Problem Gambling Prevalence Study - further refine the Victorian Gambling Screen and cross validate against SOGS and CPGI in a population sample May 2004 Australian National University
Best practice in problem gambling services. Nov 2003 Melbourne Enterprise International (Melb Uni)
Study of clients of problem gambling services to determine the most effective types of services provided
  • First stage qualitative report
  • Stage 2 - Round 1 report
  • Stage 3 – Final Report
 Jan 03
May 04 Final report under Peer Review		 New Focus Research P/L
Evaluation of the self-exclusion programme and other voluntary prevention and harm minimisation measures April 2003 SA Centre for Economic Studies (Flinders Uni)
Study of impact of caps on electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in several regions in Victoria June 2005 SA Centre for Economic Studies (Flinders Uni)
Evaluation of harm minimisation measures Undergoing Peer Review Caraniche Pty Ltd
Changes in wagering within the racing industry June 05 SA Centre for Economic Studies
The changing EGM industry/changing EGM technology Draft report expected Nov 05 Aust Institute for Primary Care(LaTrobe Uni)
Impact of EGM gambling on a local community Expected late Dec 05 SA Centre for Economic Studies

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COAG Report - Appendix 1
Project Title Year published Author/Publisher
QUEENSLAND
Investigation of the perceived efficacy of current responsible gambling strategies in selected QLD gambling venues 2003 Southern Cross University
Queensland Household Gambling Survey 2001 
A population survey of 13,000 Queenslanders, which explores gambling activity and the prevalence of problem gambling in Queensland.		 2001 Qld Treasury
QLD Household Gambling Survey 2004 2004 Qld Treasury
The Problem Gambling Prevalence Survey 2002 Undertaken in the Queensland Corrective Services population through the Department of Corrective Services. 2002 Dept of Corrective Services
Problem gambling in NESB communities in QLD – a pilot study 2003 University of Qld
Report on the Implementation Review of the Queensland Responsible Gambling Code of Practice - April 2004 2004 Qld Treasury
Queensland Responsible Gambling Strategy Achievement Report April 2005
A summary of activities the Queensland Government has delivered to support the implementation of the Responsible Gambling Strategy.		 2005 Qld Treasury
Framework to enhance the Gambling Help Service System August 2003 2003 Qld Treasury
Games People play Problem Gambling in Queensland Community Corrections 2005 Dept of Corrective Services
Results of the 2002 Survey of Operational Machine Gaming Sites 2003 Qld Treasury
Results of the 2003 Survey of Operational Machine Gaming Sites 2004 Qld Treasury
Results of the 2003 Survey of Operational Machine Gaming Sites 2005 Qld Treasury
Results of the 2004 Survey of Operational Machine Gaming Sites 2005 Qld Treasury

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COAG Report - Appendix 1
Project Title Year published Author/Publisher
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Qualitative Research Project to inform and advise the Problem Gambling Support Services Committee (PGSSC) on undertaking an appropriate and cost effective targeted awareness campaign Completed – March 2003 NFO Donovan Research
Problem Gambler Support Services Committee (WA)
Review of Services for Problem Gambling, to determine:
  • the services (both funded and unfunded) that are currently available for people with gambling problems; and
  • the services that people with gambling problems are approaching for help, the capacity of those services to provide assistance and the assistance they currently provide
 2002 Data Analysis Australia
Problem Gambler Support Services Committee (WA)
Cultural Diversity and Equity of Access to Services for Problem Gamblers and their Families in Western Australia Completed - 1998 Australian Institute for Gambling Research (AIGR)
Problem Gambler Support Services Committee (WA)

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COAG Report - Appendix 1
Project Title Year published Author/Publisher
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Relationship between crime and problem gambling in South Australia 2004 Author; Jayne Marshall, Office of Crime Statistics and Research, SA Attorney-General’s Department
The distribution of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and gambling-related harm in metropolitan Adelaide—attached as Appendix E to report of the inquiry into the management of gaming machine numbers in South Australia 2003 Author: Dr Paul Delfabbro, University of Adelaide
Gambling prevalence study—Gambling patterns of South Australians and associated health indicators: May 2001 2002 Author: Centre for Population Studies and Epidemiology
Department of Health
Link between gambling and homelessness 2005 Nancy Rogers, Eleanor Button, Arthur Hume
Department for Families and Communities
Study of community education strategies in Break Even agencies 2005 Nancy Rogers, Ralph Oliveri,
Department for Families and Communities
The Prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling in South Australia through the Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund: Strategic Directions for the Future (A review of ‘Break Even Services) 2005 Nancy Rogers, Ralph Oliveri, Department for Families and Communities
Population Gambling trends in SA 2001–2004: A secondary analysis of Health Monitor Survey Data 2005 Author: Dr Paul Delfabbro, Department of Psychology, University of Adelaide for Department for Families and Communities

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COAG Report - Appendix 1
Project Title Year published Author/Publisher
TASMANIA
Inquiry into the Social Impact of the Extension of Video Gaming Machines beyond Casinos in Tasmania. 1992 TasCOSS
Legislative Council Select Committee Video Gaming Machines Extension Beyond Casinos. 1993 Parliament of Tasmania
A Baseline Study of the Extent and Impact of Gambling in Tasmania with particular reference to Problem Gambling. 1994 Mark Dickerson
Australian Institute for Gambling Research University of Western Sydney Macarthur
Tasmanian Gaming Commission Framework for Developing an Integrated Gambling Policy for Tasmania. 1995 Tasmanian Government
A financial model of the Tasmanian Gaming Machine Industry Australian Institute of Gambling Research. 1996 Tasmanian Gaming Commission
Extent and Impact of Gambling in Tasmania 1996.  A follow up to the baseline study conducted 1994 Mark Dickerson
Australian Institute for Gambling Research
University of Western Sydney Macarthur
Patron Care Policies and Programs for the Tasmanian Gambling Industry. 1996 Research Unit Anglicare Tasmania
The Tasmanian Gaming Commission Report to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Australia's Gambling Industry 1998 Tasmanian Gaming Commission
A Review of the Tasmanian Break Even Problem Gambling Services 1997 -1998. 1998 Department of Treasury and Finance
Third Study into the Extent and Impact of Gambling in Tasmania 2001 Roy Morgan Research Pty Ltd.
Department of Health and Human Services
The Impact of Gambling on Emergency Relief Services Provided by the Hobart Benevolent Society 2001 David Knox HBS
Department of Health and Human Services
Evaluation of the Current Break Even Gambling Support Services and Recommendation of Future Service model 2005 Evolving Ways
Department of Health and Human Services

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COAG Report - Appendix 1
Project Title Year published Author/Publisher
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Survey of the Nature and Extent of Gambling and Problem Gambling in the ACT July 2001 Australian Institute for Gambling Research
ACT Needs Analysis: Gambling Support Services August 2001 Australian Institute for Gambling Research
Adolescent gambling in the ACT – Prevalence, risk factors, opportunities for controls and interventions March 2005 ANU Centre for Gambling Research
Gambling and offender populations – Prevalence in ACT correctional population, other correlations and the accessibility of support services June 2003 ANU Centre for Gambling Research
Gaming Machine Accessibility and use in Suburban Canberra: A detailed analysis of the Tuggeranong Valley September 2004 ANU Centre for Gambling Research
The Use of ATMs in Gaming Venues: An Empirical Study September 2004 ANU Centre for Gambling Research
Review of the Government’s Harm Minimisation Measures March 2005 ANU Centre for Gambling Research
Help-seeking by Gamblers, Friends and Families in the ACT:  a focus on Cultural and Gender Issues October 2004 ANU Centre for Gambling Research

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COAG Report - Appendix 1
Project Title Year published Author/Publisher
NORTHERN TERRITORY
The impacts of commercial gambling on Aboriginal communities in Northern Australia Due 2008 Northern Territory Treasury/Charles Darwin University
Nature and Extent of Gambling in the Northern Territory Due 2006 Northern Territory Treasury/Charles Darwin University
The Impact of Gaming Machines on the Community Due 2006 Northern Territory Treasury/Charles Darwin University

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