Players throughout Tasmania will need to set a daily loss limit of up to $100, monthly limits of up to $500 and annual limits of up to $5000. Limits can only be set higher if a person has a proven capacity to afford it. While some were surprised this initiative came from a Liberal government that four years ago fought an election campaign opposing Labor’s policy of removing poker machines, the reform is a breakthrough. All the major parties are at risk of losing seats to new waves of socially committed candidates, such as reformist independents. Although Tasmania only has...