However, Labor is facing major pushback from the Coalition, the Greens, and crossbench MPs, who argue the laws fall well short of the recommendations made in the landmark Murphy inquiry.If passed, the legislation will take effect from 1 January 2027 and restrict gambling advertising, bar influencers and sports stars from gambling promotion, and mandate "opt-out" mechanisms for online users.However, there are exemptions, including for horse and greyhound racing, something Rubinstein told SBS News was a major factor in drawing his attention to gambling as a child."My dad was a semi-professional gambler, and he bet on horses and dogs," Rubinstein said He is also backing much tougher regulation over gambling advertising."Labor voted against a Senate inquiry into their bill because they know it is so far off the mark," Pocock said."How is it that a Labor-chaired committee gave such strong recommendations and then the prime minister just buckles to the gambling lobby, introduces weak legislation, and now we have the Liberal Party saying that it's not strong enough?"The bill faces a delay due to the inquiry.Labor will need to work with the Greens and the crossbench or with the Coalition to pass its package, which is unlikely to be voted on until September.Rubinstein, who overcame his addiction through psychological support, said gambling advertising had "a fair bit" of an impact on him."The TV ads were very annoying, and I think that we need to have a total ban," he said