Exclusive: The ‘highly significant’ decision comes after criticism of superannuation funds increasing their investment in the gambling industry

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Australia’s largest superannuation fund has divested more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from its “socially aware” option, after sustained criticism of its support for the gambling industry.

The decision was made after a review of investments to ensure the fund was meeting the expectations of its ethically minded members.

Source: Guardian - World News