The Australian Government is facing calls to go further with proposed restrictions on gambling ads. 

It's looking to ban ads during sports broadcasts, during children's programming, and online. 

But a 60-strong alliance —including former prime ministers John Howard and Malcolm Turnbull, and prominent figures from across the political spectrum— are calling for a complete ban. 

Australia correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge minor parties are also backing the ball, particularly the Greens. 

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