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Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Chapter 1Preliminary

Gambling Regulation Act 2003No. 114 of 2003

Version No. 055

Gambling Regulation Act 2003

No. 114 of 2003

Version incorporating amendments as at1 July 2013

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Chapter 1Preliminary1

1.1Purpose, objectives and outline1

1.2Commencement3

1.3Definitions4

1.3AWhat is intoxication?40

1.3BMeaning of electronic monitoring system40

1.4Who is an associate?40

1.5Money invested42

1.6Act binds the Crown43

Chapter 2General Prohibition on Gambling44

PART 1INTRODUCTION44

2.1.1Purpose44

2.1.2Definitions44

2.1.3Application of Chapter47

PART 2PROHIBITION ON LOTTERIES49

Division 1Prohibited lotteries49

2.2.1Lotteries prohibited49

2.2.2Establishing or conducting a lottery49

2.2.3Advertising lotteries50

2.2.4Lottery ticket offences51

2.2.5Keeping a house etc. for purpose of a lottery52

2.2.6Participants in a lottery52

Division 2Permitted lotteries53

2.2.7Authorised raffles, lotteries etc.53

2.2.8Games at amusement centres, fetes, carnivals etc.53

2.2.9Calcutta Sweepstakes53

PART 3UNLAWFUL GAMES AND GAMING56

2.3.1Unlawful games56

2.3.2Two-up may be played on ANZAC Day57

2.3.3Common gaming houses and places58

2.3.4Gaming in public places59

2.3.5Cheating at play59

PART 4GAMING OR WAGERING AGREEMENTS60

2.4.1Gaming or wagering contracts are void60

2.4.2Non-application of section 2.4.160

PART 5BETTING62

Division 1Betting houses and places of betting62

2.5.1What are betting houses and places of betting?62

2.5.2Offences in respect of betting houses or places of betting63

2.5.3Money received may be recovered from persons receiving it64

2.5.4Division not to extend to stakeholder or to owner of horse in any race64

2.5.5Penalty on persons exhibiting placards or advertising betting houses or places of betting65

2.5.6Penalty on persons advertising as to betting65

Division 2Betting in public places66

2.5.7Definition66

2.5.8Prohibition on betting in public places66

2.5.9Money received may be recovered from persons receiving it68

2.5.10Permitted sports betting in public places68

Division 4Totalisators69

2.5.14Offences in respect of totalisators69

Division 4ABetting exchanges70

2.5.14AOffence in relation to conducting betting exchange70

2.5.14BBetting by way of a betting exchange lawful70

Division 5Advertisements, communications, etc., about betting71

2.5.15AADefinition71

2.5.15Restrictions on publication etc. of information concerning betting etc.71

2.5.16Exceptions to sections 2.5.6 and 2.5.1573

2.5.17Betting placards and notices not to be posted up anywhere75

2.5.19Certain communications etc. exempted76

Division 5ARegulation of publication and use of race fields77

2.5.19ADefinitions77

2.5.19BRestrictions on publication and use of race fields78

2.5.19CApplication for race field publication and use approval79

2.5.19DPublication and use approval79

2.5.19DATransitional race field publication and use fee81

2.5.19ETribunal review83

2.5.19FCompetition and Consumer Act and Competition Code84

Division 6Common gaming houses and places85

2.5.20What is a common gaming house or place?85

2.5.21Warrant to enter common gaming house and search and seize on premises86

2.5.22Offence to obstruct the entry of authorised members of police force87

2.5.23Obstructing entry to be evidence of house being a common gaming house88

2.5.24Offence of permitting premises to be used as or as access to a common gaming house or place89

2.5.25Power of owner to evict occupier of common gaming house or place90

2.5.26Cancellation of notice to quit91

2.5.27Declaration of common gaming house or place91

2.5.28Application for rescission by owner etc.92

2.5.29Application for rescission by police93

2.5.30Notice in the Government Gazette93

2.5.31Other notices of declaration94

2.5.32Persons found etc. in declared common gaming house95

2.5.33Convicted persons found in declared common gaming house96

2.5.34No business to be carried on in declared common gaming house96

2.5.35Liability of owner96

2.5.36Liability of occupier97

2.5.37Additional penalty for continuing offences98

2.5.38Entry by police98

2.5.39Special warrant to enter premises suspected of being used as accessory to a common gaming house99

2.5.40Procedure where house or place is entered under a special warrantetc.101

2.5.41Persons required to be examined as witnesses making a full discovery to receive a certificate103

2.5.42Indemnity of witnesses104

2.5.43Persons found in common gaming house or place104

2.5.44Being disguised in common gaming house or place105

Division 7Services relating to betting105

2.5.45Offence to promote or advertise betting or offer or provide services relating to betting105

PART 5ABANNING IRRESPONSIBLE GAMBLING PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES107

Division 1Introduction107

2.5A.1Definitions107

Division 2Interim ban orders107

2.5A.2Minister may make interim ban order107

2.5A.3Duration of interim ban order108

2.5A.4Minister to direct Commission to investigate108

Division 3Fixed term ban orders109

2.5A.5Investigation by Commission109

2.5A.6Notice of investigation109

2.5A.7Submissions110

2.5A.8Report on investigation110

2.5A.9Fixed term ban order111

2.5A.10Duration of fixed term ban order112

2.5A.11Revocation of fixed term ban order112

2.5A.12Disallowance of fixed term ban order112

Division 4Effect of ban orders113

2.5A.13Offence to breach ban order113

Division 5General113

2.5A.14No compensation113

PART 6GENERAL114

2.6.1Possession of instrument of betting114

2.6.2Search and seizure of instruments of betting115

2.6.3Money stolen and paid away in bets is recoverable115

2.6.4Acting as keeper of gaming houses etc.115

2.6.5Evidence as to offences116

2.6.6Instruments of gaming on vessels118

2.6.7Vicarious liability118

2.6.9Entry of police to public places119

Chapter 3Gaming Machines120


3.1.1Purpose120

3.1.2Definitions121

3.1.3Machines may be declared to be gaming machines125

3.1.4Conduct of gaming and playing gaming machines125

3.1.4AConduct of monitoring126

3.1.5Application of Chapter to casino operator126

3.1.6Application of Chapter to tabaret premises127

3.1.6AApplication of Chapter to tabaret premises128

PART 2GENERAL AUTHORISATION FOR GAMING ON GAMING MACHINES129

Division 1Legality of gaming machine gaming129

3.2.1Gaming in approved venue declared lawful129

3.2.2Possession of gaming equipment or monitoring equipment may be authorised129

Division 2Ministerial directions, regional limits and municipal limits131

3.2.3Ministerial directions as to requirements for gaming machines131

3.2.4Regions for gaming machines132

3.2.5No compensation payable133

PART 2AOWNERSHIP AND RELATED PERSON RESTRICTIONS134

Division 1Interpretation134


Division 2Ownership and related person licensee restrictions135

3.2A.2Restrictions for venue operators and related persons135

3.2A.3Monitoring restrictions for persons listed on the Roll and related persons135

3.2A.4Other restrictions for persons listed on the Roll and related persons136

3.2A.5Restrictions for the monitoring licensee and related persons136

3.2A.6Restrictions for a casino operator137

Division 3Gaming machine entitlement prohibited interests138

3.2A.7Prohibited interests in gaming machine entitlements138

PART 3APPROVAL OF PREMISES FOR GAMING140


3.3.1Outline of Part140

Division 2Premises approvals140

3.3.2Which premises may be approved as suitable for gaming?140

3.3.3Which premises may be approved for 24hour gaming?141

3.3.4Application for approval of premises141

3.3.5Proposed application must be given to relevant responsible authority before application is made143

3.3.5AACommission to notify relevant responsible authority of receipt of application143

3.3.5ABAmendment of application for premises approval143

3.3.5ANo change permitted to number of gaming machines sought in application after certain period144

3.3.5BRelevant responsible authority must notify Commission of intention to make submission144

3.3.6Responsible authority may make submission144

3.3.7Matters to be considered in determining applications146

3.3.8Determination of application146

3.3.9Conditions of approval148

3.3.10Duration of approval150

3.3.11Variation of approval150

3.3.12Revocation of approval150

3.3.13Automatic revocation of approval151

3.3.14Tribunal review of approval151

3.3.15Surrender of approval152

3.3.15AOne venue operator for an approved venue152

Division 3Modification of gaming machine areas152

3.3.16Modification of gaming machine areas152

3.3.17Appeal153

PART 4LICENSING OF OPERATORS AND MONITORS AND LISTING OF MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS AND TESTERS154

Division 1Authority conferred by licences and listing154

3.4.1Authority conferred by venue operator's licence154

3.4.1AVenue operator's licence is not a gaming operator's licence or gaming licence156

3.4.1BVenue operator must comply with standards and operational requirements156

3.4.2Authority conferred by gaming operator's licence157

3.4.3Application of Partgaming operator's licences158

3.4.4Authority conferred by monitoring licence158

3.4.4AMonitoring licence is not a gaming operator's licence or gaming licence160

3.4.4BMonitoring licensee must comply with standards and operational requirements160

3.4.5Authority conferred by listing on the Roll161

3.4.6Offence to breach licence conditions164

3.4.7Offence to breach condition of listing on Roll164

Division 2Venue operator's licence164

3.4.8Application for venue operator's licence164

3.4.9Gaming operator may be granted a hotel venue operator's licence167

3.4.10Objections167


3.4.12Determination of applications and duration of licence170

3.4.12ASelf-exclusion program is a condition of licence171

3.4.12BResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence171

3.4.12CAmendment of self-exclusion program or Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct172

3.4.13Register of venue operators and approved venues172

3.4.13AVenue operator to give Commission certain information about where gaming will be conducted under gaming machine entitlements173

3.4.14Nominee of licensee174

3.4.15Venue operator's licence is non-transferable176

3.4.16Renewal of venue operator's licence176

3.4.17Amendment of conditions177

3.4.18Proposal of amendment by venue operator178

3.4.18ACommission to notify municipal council of receipt of proposal180

3.4.18BAmendment of proposal to increase number of gaming machines permitted in an approved venue180

3.4.18CMunicipal council must notify Commission of intention to make submission180

3.4.19Submissions on proposed amendments181

3.4.20Consideration and making of amendment182

3.4.21Tribunal review of amendment increasing number of gaming machines185

3.4.22Notification of certain applications concerning liquor licence185

3.4.23Notification of certain changes187

3.4.24Endorsement of licence and Register187

3.4.25Disciplinary action against venue operator190

3.4.26Letter of censure193

3.4.27Suspension of venue operator's licence pending criminal proceedings194

3.4.27ANo authority to conduct gaming if venue operator's licence suspended or cancelled195

3.4.28Provisional venue operator's licence195

Division 2AVenue operators and venue agreements196

3.4.28AAApplication of Division196


3.4.28BCommission may declare certain agreements to be reviewable venue agreements197

3.4.28CEntering into prohibited venue agreement prohibited197

3.4.28DProhibited venue agreements are void197

3.4.28ECommission may issue written notice directing venue operators to give it copies of reviewable venue agreements198

3.4.28FNo compensation payable198

Division 3Gaming operator's licence198

3.4.29Gaming operator's licence198

3.4.30Premium payment198

3.4.31Matters to be considered in determining grant of licence199

3.4.31APre-commitment mechanisms required for prescribed gaming machines1December 2010 to 30November 2015200

3.4.31BPre-commitment mechanisms required for gaming machinesfrom 1December 2015201

3.4.32Duration of licence201

3.4.33Entitlement of former licensee on grant of new licence202


3.4.35Gaming operator's licence is non-transferable203

3.4.36Disciplinary action203

3.4.37Cancellation of gaming operator's licence205

Division 3BFurther licensing restrictions and requirements206

3.4.37KDefinitions206

3.4.37LRestrictions on directors of licensee or operator207

3.4.37MLicensee and others not to be associated with certain activities207

3.4.37NChange in situation of licensee or operator209

Division 4Monitoring licence211

3.4.38Definitions211

3.4.39One licence214

3.4.40Minister may invite applications214

3.4.41Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for licence214

3.4.41AConsent required for reports and investigations215

3.4.42Application for monitoring licence215

3.4.43Report to Minister by Secretary on applications217

3.4.44Determination of applications217

3.4.45Prohibition on improper interference219

3.4.45AProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application219

3.4.46Issue of licence219

3.4.46AMonitoring licence not personal property220

3.4.47Licence conditions220

3.4.48Minister may refuse to issue monitoring licence if related agreements not entered into220

3.4.48ARelated agreements with monitoring licensee220

3.4.48BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements221

3.4.48CLimitation of monitoring licensee's civil liability221

3.4.48DRelated agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister222

3.4.48EMinister may determine certain damages that must be included in related agreements222

3.4.49Responsible gambling directions223

3.4.49AMonitoring licensee must establish and maintain approved linked jackpot trust accounts223

3.4.49BOperation of multiple venue linked jackpot arrangements without approved linked jackpot trust account prohibited224

3.4.49CPayments out of approved linked jackpot trust accounts224


3.4.51Extension of licence225

3.4.52Licence may authorise preparatory action225

3.4.53Publication and tabling227

3.4.54Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with monitoring228

3.4.55Transfer only under this Division229

3.4.56Application to transfer licence229

3.4.57Transfer of monitoring licence230

3.4.58Report to Minister by Commission232

3.4.59Related agreements233

3.4.59APublication and tabling233

3.4.59BRequest by licensee for amendment of licence235

3.4.59CAmendment of licence236

3.4.59CAProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence238

3.4.59DGrounds for disciplinary action238

3.4.59ECommission may take or recommend disciplinary action239

3.4.59FMinister may take disciplinary action241

3.4.59GSuspension of licence242

3.4.59GADisciplinary and other action against monitoring licenseepreparatory action243

3.4.59HEffect of licence suspension244

3.4.59ITemporary monitoring licence244

3.4.59JReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence245

3.4.59JAReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence issued for 90 days246

3.4.59KArrangements with former licensee247

3.4.59LFurther provisions for temporary licence248

3.4.59LARelated agreements with temporary licensee249

3.4.59LBNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements250

3.4.59LCLimitation of temporary licensee's civil liability250

3.4.59LDRelated agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister250

3.4.59LEMinister may determine certain damages that must be included in related agreements251

3.4.59LFAppointment of a monitoring services provider if monitoring licence not granted251

3.4.59LGAppointment of a monitoring services provider after monitoring licence suspended or cancelled254

3.4.59MSecretary may require further information258

3.4.59NUpdating information provided to Secretary259

3.4.59OUpdating information provided to Minister regarding licence application260

3.4.59PUpdating licence transfer application261

3.4.59QNo compensation payable for certain acts and omissions relating to monitoring262

3.4.59RCompetition and Consumer Act and Competition Code263

Division 7Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers264

3.4.60The Roll264

3.4.61Application to be listed on Roll265

3.4.62Objections267


3.4.64Imposition and amendment of conditions269



3.4.67Voluntary removal from Roll273

3.4.68Payments etc. to venue operator unlawful273

3.4.68APublication of standard price lists274

PART 4AGAMING MACHINE ENTITLEMENTS275

Division 1Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements and authority conferred by them275

3.4A.1Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements275

3.4A.2Authority conferred by gaming machine entitlements276

Division 2Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules277

3.4A.3Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules277

3.4A.4Directions to the Commission in relation to allocation and transfers of gaming machine entitlements278

Division 3Creation and allocation of gaming machine entitlements278

3.4A.5Minister may create and allocate gaming machine entitlements278

3.4A.5AReview of regional and municipal limits for gaming machine entitlements281

3.4A.5BGaming machine entitlement not personal property282

3.4A.6Minister may refuse to allocate gaming machine entitlement if related agreements not entered into282

3.4A.6ADirections in relation to related agreements with Minister282

3.4A.6BNo compensation payable because of direction to enter related agreements under section 3.4A.6A283

3.4A.7Duration of gaming machine entitlements283

3.4A.8Gaming machine entitlements to be noted on Register284

3.4A.9Gaming machine entitlements may authorise preparatory action285

3.4A.10States rights in relation to allocated gaming machine entitlements286

3.4A.11No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of approval of venue287

3.4A.11ARelated agreements between venue operators and monitoring licensee287

3.4A.11BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements under section3.4A.11A288

3.4A.11CPayments for gaming machine entitlements must be made to Commission288

Division 4Amendment of gaming machine entitlement conditions289

3.4A.12Request for amendment of geographic area condition or venue condition289

3.4A.13Commission decision on the request289

3.4A.14Commission must record amendment in Register290

Division 5Transfer of gaming machine entitlements291

3.4A.15Fee payable for gaming machine entitlement transfers291

3.4A.16Gaming machine entitlements cannot be transferred to persons other than venue operators291

3.4A.17Gaming machine entitlements must be transferred in accordance with allocation and transfer rules292

3.4A.17ARelated agreements must be entered into before gaming machine entitlement may be transferred292

3.4A.18Gaming machine entitlements that are transferred before specified date292

3.4A.19Exemption from requirement to pay 75% of prescribed profit obtained on transfer293

3.4A.20Hospitals and Charities Fund294

Division 5APurchase by the State of gaming machine entitlements295

3.4A.20AApplication of Division295

3.4A.20BCommission to determine excess gaming machine entitlements295

3.4A.20CMinisterial Order for purchase of gaming machine entitlements296

3.4A.20DDeterminations for purpose of Division296

3.4A.20EInitial offers by State for purchase of gaming machine entitlements298

3.4A.20FFurther reduction of gaming machine entitlements299

3.4A.20GFurther offers by State for purchase of gaming machine entitlements301

3.4A.20HExtinguishment of gaming machine entitlements purchased for purpose of State limit reduction301

3.4A.20IExtinguishment on reduction of State limit302

3.4A.20JNo compensation payable302

Division 6Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements not used for conduct of gaming303

3.4A.21Definition303

3.4A.22Meaning of relevant holding period303

3.4A.23Gaming under gaming machine entitlements must be commenced within relevant holding period303

3.4A.24Gaming machine entitlements forfeited to State if gaming not commenced within relevant holding period304

3.4A.25Commission may extend relevant holding period304

Division 7Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following disciplinary action, surrender of licence or expiry306

3.4A.26Gaming machine entitlements forfeited if venue operator's licence cancelled, surrendered or not renewed306

Division 8Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following default under related agreement307

3.4A.27Gaming machine entitlements forfeited if venue operator defaults under related agreement307

Division 8AForfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following offers to purchase those entitlements308

3.4A.27AForfeiture to Stateafter reduction of regional or municipal district limit308

Division 9Extinguishment of interests and rights in gaming machine entitlements308

3.4A.28Extinguishment308

3.4A.29No compensation payable because of extinguishment309

Division 10Forfeited gaming machine entitlements309

3.4A.30Application of Division309

3.4A.31No compensation payable because of forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements309

3.4A.32Amounts owed to the State in relation to gaming machine entitlements become immediately payable309

3.4A.33Payment of proceeds from forfeited gaming machine entitlements that are allocated again310


3.4A.34Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code authorisation311

PART 5CONTROL OF GAMING313

Division 1AAInterpretation313

3.5.1AADefinition313

Division 1Manufacturing and obtaining gaming machines313

3.5.1Manufacture, sale, supply, obtaining or possession of gaming machines313

3.5.2Gaming machine contracts to be approved by Commission314

Division 2Controls over gaming machines and games315

3.5.3Commission's standards for gaming machine types and games315

3.5.4Approval of gaming machine types and games316

3.5.5Variation of gaming machine types and games317

3.5.6Withdrawal of approval318

3.5.7Linked jackpots unlawful without approval319

3.5.7ALinked jackpot arrangements unlawful without approval320

3.5.7BApproval of linked jackpot arrangements320

3.5.7CWithdrawal of approval322

3.5.8Identification of machines323

3.5.9Gaming prohibited on unprotected devices324

3.5.10Unlawful interference with gaming equipment or monitoring equipment324

3.5.11Protection of sensitive areas of gaming equipment or monitoring equipment325

3.5.12Testing of electronic monitoring system327

3.5.13Approval of electronic monitoring systems328

3.5.15Installation and storage of gaming machines330

3.5.16Certificates of installation331

3.5.17Offence to play gaming machine not installed as authorised333

3.5.17AGaming machines must be connected to approved electronic monitoring system333

3.5.17BGaming machines must be connected to approved electronic monitoring system333

3.5.17COffence to interfere with an electronic monitoring system333

3.5.18Gaming only permitted in gaming machine areas334

3.5.19Gaming tokens334

3.5.20Malfunction of gaming machines334

3.5.21Defective gaming machines not allowed335

3.5.22After hours gaming336

3.5.23The Commission's rules336

3.5.24Disallowance of rules338

3.5.25Inspection of rules338

3.5.26Rules to be enforced339

3.5.27Commission may give directions339

3.5.28Inducements, cheating etc.340

Division 3Responsible gaming measures342

Subdivision 1General measures342

3.5.29Banning large denomination note acceptors and autoplay facilities342

3.5.30Spin rates342

3.5.31Credit etc.343

3.5.32Limiting withdrawals and advances from cash facilities343

3.5.33Payment of accumulated credits and cashing of cheques344

3.5.33APlaying of gaming machines by intoxicated persons prohibited345

Subdivision 2Automatic teller machine and alternative cash access facility measures346

3.5.33BDefinitions346

3.5.33CAutomatic teller machines and alternative cash access facilities prohibited in approved venues not on racecourses346

3.5.33DLimiting placement of automatic teller machines and alternative cash access facilities on racecourses347

3.5.33EApplication for approval347

3.5.33FApprovals348

3.5.33GMinisterial directions as to approvals349

3.5.33HConditions of approvals349

3.5.33IAmendment of conditions of approvalsApplications by venue operators350

3.5.33JReview of approvals351

3.5.33KAmendment of conditions of approvalsBy the Commission352

3.5.33LFunctions and powers under this Subdivision may be performed or exercised by a single Commissioner352

3.5.33MAppeal353

3.5.33NNo compensation payable353

Division 4Gaming machine advertising354

3.5.34AAProhibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by or on behalf of venue operators and casino operators354

3.5.34ABProhibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by or on behalf of gaming operators356

3.5.34Prohibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by others358

3.5.35Prohibition on displaying gaming machine related signs359

3.5.35AResponsible gambling signs360

Division 5Loyalty schemes361

3.5.36Loyalty schemes361

3.5.37Player activity statements362

3.5.38Suspension of person who fails to collect their player activity statement363

3.5.39Opting out of loyalty schemes364

3.5.40No advertising to people suspended or removed from loyalty schemes365

3.5.41Loyalty scheme participant information366

Division 6Removal of people from approved venues366

3.5.42Application of Division366

3.5.43Removal of certain persons366

PART 6RETURNS TO PLAYERS, LEVIES AND TAXES368

Division 1Returns to players368

3.6.1Returns to players368

3.6.1AReturns to players on expiry of gaming operator's licences368

Division 2Taxes and levies369

3.6.2Definitions369

3.6.3Health benefit levy369

3.6.3AHealth benefit levyfinancial year 2012 to 2013371

3.6.4Hypothecation of health benefit levy371

3.6.5Holder of gaming operator's licence to pay supervision charge372

3.6.5AVenue operators to pay supervision charge372

3.6.6Taxation373

3.6.6ATaxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with pub licences374

3.6.6BTaxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with club licences377

3.6.7Additional tax for holder of gaming operator's licence379

3.6.8Declaration of different rate of return380

3.6.9Community benefit statements382

3.6.9AMinisterial directions as to requirements of community benefit statements385

3.6.10Interest on late payment385

3.6.11Hospitals and charities and mental health levy386

3.6.12Payment to Community Support Fund387

PART 7COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS389


3.7.1Definition389

3.7.2Application of Part389

Division 2Banking, accounting and auditing389

3.7.3Banking389

3.7.4Accounting records390

3.7.5Books etc. to be kept on the premises391

Division 2AApproved linked jackpot trust account compliance requirements392

3.7.6Banking392

3.7.6AAAccounting records in relation to approved linked jackpot trust accounts393

3.7.6ABFunctions of Commission under this Division may be performed by any commissioner393

Division 3Other requirements394

3.7.6ADirections to gaming operator to provide informationetc.394

3.7.6BDirections to monitoring licensee to provide informationetc.395

3.7.6CNo compensation payable396

3.7.6DDirections to monitoring licensee396

PART 8LEGACY MONITORING SYSTEMS398

Division 1Preliminary398

3.8.1Definitions398

3.8.2Meaning of legacy monitoring system399

3.8.3Meaning of specified monitoring system information399

3.8.4Authorised persons400

Division 2Information gathering powers400

3.8.5Minister may direct legacy monitoring system owners to provide information and documents400

Division 3Due diligence powers401

3.8.6Access notice401

3.8.7Access powers402

3.8.8What can the Minister or authorised person do after service of access notice?403

3.8.9Specified persons must give information to Minister or authorised persons404

3.8.10Direction to provide reasonable assistance406

3.8.11Offences relating to obstruction of Minister or authorised persons408

Division 4Other matters408

3.8.12No compensation payable408

3.8.13Compliance with certain directions is not a breach of contract, breach of confidence or any other civil wrong408

PART 9GENERAL409

Division 1Declared operator of gaming operator's licence409

3.9.1Minister may declare company to be operator409

3.9.2Application for approval410

3.9.3Approval of a wholly-owned subsidiary410


3.9.4Prohibition on recovery of costs of investigating persons on Roll or their associates411

3.9.5Appeals412

3.9.6Injunctions to prevent contraventions etc.413

Chapter 4Wagering and Betting415


4.1.1Purpose415

4.1.2Definitions415

4.1.3Exemption of totalisators417

PART 2GENERAL AUTHORISATION FOR WAGERING AND BETTING419

Division 1Legality of wagering and betting419

4.2.1Wagering and approved betting competitions419

4.2.1AConduct of betting exchanges419

4.2.2Use of totalisator lawful419

4.2.3Approval of totalisator equipment420

Division 2Betting rules421

4.2.4Totalisator or approved betting competition not to be conducted without rules421

4.2.4ABetting exchange rules421

4.2.5Licensee to make betting rules423

4.2.6Disallowance of betting rules or betting exchange rules425

4.2.7Commission may direct wagering and betting licensee to deal with certain bets426

Division 3Conduct of wagering and betting by wagering and betting licensee427

4.2.8Acceptance of wagers and bets427

4.2.9Agents of licensee427

4.2.10Investigation of complaints428

4.2.11Termination of certain agent agreements428

PART 3WAGERING LICENCE AND GAMING LICENCE431

Division 1Authority of licences431

4.3.1Wagering licence431

4.3.2Gaming licence431

4.3.3One licence431

4.3.4Licences non-transferable432

4.3.4AApplication of Part432

Division 2Grant of licences432

4.3.5Application for licences432

4.3.6Matters to be considered in determining application433

4.3.7Recommendation on application434

4.3.8Grant of licences435

4.3.9Duration of licences and licence conditions436

4.3.10Amendment of licence conditions436

4.3.10AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence436

4.3.11Powers of licensee under Corporations Act not affected436

Division 3Entitlement of former licensee437

4.3.12Entitlement of former licensee on grant of new licences437

4.3.13What is the licence value of the former licences?437

4.3.14When must the payment be made?439

Division 4Operators440

4.3.15Appointment of operators440


4.3.17Approval of wholly-owned subsidiary441

Division 6Further licensing restrictions and requirements442

4.3.28Restrictions on directors of licensee or operator442

4.3.29Licensee and others not to be associated with certain activities443

Division 7Disciplinary action and cancellation444


4.3.32Cancellation of both licences445

4.3.33Appointment of temporary licensee if licence cancelled447

Division 8Further obligation to provide information448

4.3.34Directions to wagering licensee to provide information448

PART 3AWAGERING AND BETTING LICENCE450


4.3A.1AADefinitions450

Division 1Authority and number of wagering and betting licences452

4.3A.1Authority of wagering and betting licence452

4.3A.2One licence453

Division 2Licensing procedure453

4.3A.3Registration of interest453

4.3A.4Report to Minister by Secretary on registrations of interest457

4.3A.5Application for licence457

4.3A.6Report to Minister by Secretary on applications459

4.3A.7Determination of applications459

4.3A.7AProhibition on improper interference462

4.3A.7BProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application462

4.3A.8Issue of licence463

4.3A.8AWagering and betting licence not personal property463

4.3A.9Licence conditions463

4.3A.10Minister may refuse to issue wagering and betting licence if related agreements not entered into464

4.3A.10AARelated agreements with wagering and betting licensee464

4.3A.10ABNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements465

4.3A.10AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence465

4.3A.11Duration of licence466

4.3A.12Licence may authorise preparatory action466

4.3A.13Premium payment467

4.3A.13APenalty interest for late payment468

4.3A.13BRecovery of amounts468

4.3A.14Publication and tabling469

4.3A.15Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with wagering and betting470

4.3A.15AAppointment of wagering and betting operator471

4.3A.15BApproval of wholly-owned subsidiary471

4.3A.15CRights and obligations of wagering and betting operator471

Division 3Transfer of licence473

4.3A.16Transfer only under this Division473

4.3A.17Application to transfer licence473

4.3A.18Transfer of wagering and betting licence474

4.3A.19Report to Minister by Commission477

4.3A.20Related agreements478

4.3A.21Publication and tabling478

Division 4Amendment and surrender of licence480

4.3A.22Request by licensee for amendment of licence480

4.3A.23Amendment of licence481

4.3A.23AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence483

4.3A.24Surrender of licence483

Division 5Monitoring and disciplinary action484

4.3A.26Grounds for disciplinary action484

4.3A.27Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action485

4.3A.28Minister may take disciplinary action487

4.3A.29Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings488

4.3A.30Effect of licence suspension489

4.3A.30ADisciplinary and other action against wagering and betting licenseepreparatory action489

Division 6Temporary wagering and betting licence490

4.3A.31Temporary wagering and betting licence490

4.3A.32Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence492

4.3A.32AReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence issued for 90days493

4.3A.33Arrangements with former licensee494

4.3A.34Further provisions for temporary licence495

4.3A.34AARelated agreements with temporary wagering and betting licensee496

4.3A.34ABNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements497

Division 6ABetting exchanges497

4.3A.34ADefinitions497

4.3A.34BApproval of telecommunication devices by Commission500

4.3A.34CLicensee not to enable betting by way of a betting exchange on races, competitions or events without relevant consent500

4.3A.34DLicensee must conduct a betting exchange by way of certain telecommunication devices501

4.3A.34ECommission or controlling body may request information501

4.3A.34FCompliance with information notice502

4.3A.34GOffences by the wagering and betting licensee as operator of betting exchange502

4.3A.34HOffence by direct participant503

4.3A.34IOffence by a person who has an interest in the outcome of a brokered betting event503

4.3A.34JOffence by the owner of a horse to bet through betting exchange504

4.3A.34KOffence by the owner of a greyhound to bet through betting exchange504

Division 6BRequirements in relation to registered players505

4.3A.34LVerification of registered player's identity505

4.3A.34MWagering and betting funds of registered players505

4.3A.34NDisclosure of names of registered players507

Division 7Further information-gathering powers and obligations508


4.3A.36Secretary may require further information508

4.3A.37Updating information provided to Secretary509

4.3A.38Updating information provided to Minister regarding registration of interest or licence application510

4.3A.39Updating licence transfer application512

4.3A.39ADirections to provide information513

4.3A.39BDirections to licensees514


4.3A.40Powers of Secretary514

PART 4ON-COURSE WAGERING PERMIT515

Division 1Authority of permit515

4.4.1On-course wagering permit515

Division 2Grant of permit515

4.4.2Application for permit515

4.4.3Matters to be considered in determining application516

4.4.4Grant of permit517

4.4.5Permit is non-transferable518

Division 3Conduct of on-course wagering518

4.4.6Compliance with betting rules518

4.4.7Racing industry and licensee518

Division 4Commissions, dividends and taxes518

4.4.8Commissions518

4.4.9Dividends519

4.4.10Wagering tax520

4.4.11Hospitals and Charities Fund520

4.4.12Supervision charge520


4.4.13Unclaimed refunds and dividends521

PART 5APPROVED BETTING COMPETITIONS AND SPORTS BETTING522


4.5.1Definitions522

4.5.2Events and betting competitions that cannot be approved under this Part523

Division 2Approved betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound racing523

4.5.3Approval of betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound races523

4.5.4Notice of approval524

4.5.5Variation and revocation of approval524

Division 3Approval of other events for betting purposes524

4.5.6Approval of events for betting purposes524

4.5.7What kinds of events can be approved?525

4.5.8What must Commission consider in approving events?526

4.5.9Designation of sports betting events526

4.5.10Notice and publication requirements527


Division 3AApproval of simulated racing events528

4.5.11AApproval of simulated racing events for betting purposes528

4.5.11BWhat must Commission consider in approving simulated racing events?528

4.5.11CNotice and publication requirements529

4.5.11DVariation and revocation of approval529

4.5.11EApproval does not limit Minister's power to approve keno game under Chapter 6A530

Division 4Approval of sports controlling bodies for sports betting purposes530


4.5.13Objections531


4.5.15Determination of applications and duration of approval532



4.5.18Surrender of approval534

4.5.19Change in situation of sports controlling body534

4.5.20Tribunal reviews534

Division 5Requirements on sports betting providers535

4.5.21What is offering a betting service?535

4.5.22Prohibition on offering betting service without agreement or determination535

4.5.23Agreement of sports controlling body536

4.5.24Application for Commission determination if no sports controlling body agreement537

4.5.25Procedure on application538

4.5.26Determination of Commission538

4.5.27Variation and revocation of determination540

4.5.28Costs of investigating applications541

Division 6Prohibition of betting contingencies541

4.5.29Commission may prohibit betting on contingencies541


4.5.31Offence to offer bets on prohibited betting contingencies543

PART 5ABOOKMAKER AND BOOKMAKING RELATED REGISTRATIONS544


4.5A.2Application for registration as bookmaker544

4.5A.3Application for registration as bookmaker's key employee545

4.5A.4Determination of application for registration as bookmaker545

4.5A.5Determination of application for registration as bookmaker's key employee547

4.5A.6Certificate of registration and identity card547

4.5A.7Duration of registration as bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee548

4.5A.8Nominee of corporation548

4.5A.9Application of registered bookmakers to be in partnerships550

4.5A.10Approval of registered bookmakers to be in partnerships550

4.5A.10AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of registration for a bookmaker552

4.5A.11Conditions of registration552

4.5A.12Amendment of conditions552

4.5A.13Registration renewal553

4.5A.14Disciplinary action against registered bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee554

4.5A.14ASuspension of a bookmaker's registration pending criminal proceedings557

4.5A.14BSuspension of a bookmaker's key employee's registration pending criminal proceedings558

4.5A.15Review by VCAT of registrations as a bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee558

4.5A.16Time limit for applying for review559

PART 6COMMISSIONS, DIVIDENDS AND TAXES561

Division 1Wagering561

4.6.1Commissions561

4.6.2Dividends561

4.6.3Wagering tax563

4.6.3AWagering tax review566

Division 2Approved betting competitions566

4.6.4Commissionstotalisators566

4.6.5Dividends566

4.6.6TaxApproved betting competitions568

Division 2AApproved simulated racing events569

4.6.6ATaxApproved simulated racing events569

Division 2BBetting exchanges570

4.6.6BTaxBetting exchange commissions570

Division 3Supervision charge571

4.6.7Licensee to pay charge571

4.6.7AWagering and betting licensee to pay charge571


4.6.8Hospitals and Charities Fund572

4.6.9Unclaimed refunds, dividends and prizes572

PART 7OFFENCES574

4.7.1AADefinitions574

4.7.2Offences relating to totalisators and approved betting competitions575

4.7.3Tickets purportedly issued by licensee577

4.7.4Offence related to payment of dividends or prizes578


4.7.6Offence to extend credit etc.579

4.7.7Gambling by intoxicated persons prohibited580

4.7.8Appropriate advertising standards required580

4.7.9Prescribed statement to be included in advertisements580

4.7.10Offence to offer inducement to open betting account581


Division 1Banking, accounting and auditing582


4.8.2Banking582

4.8.3Accounts584

4.8.4Books etc. to be kept on the premises585

4.8.5Audit of books, accounts and financial statements587

Division 2Reporting588

4.8.6Submission of reports588

PART 9OTHER MATTERS590

4.9.1Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code590

Chapter 5Lotteries593


5.1.1Purposes593

5.1.2Definitions593


PART 2PUBLIC LOTTERIES595

Division 1Legality of public lotteries595

5.2.1Public lotteries declared lawful595

5.2.1AApproval of computer system etc.595

Division 2Public lottery rules596

5.2.2Lottery rules596

5.2.3When do lottery rules come into force?597

5.2.4Publication and inspection of lottery rules597

5.2.5Disallowance of lottery rules598

Division 3Conduct of public lotteries599

5.2.6Supervision of public lottery draws by Commission's representative599

5.2.7Licensee to record entries600

5.2.9Licensee not to act as credit provider601

5.2.10Non-monetary prizes601

5.2.11Prohibition of certain schemes601

5.2.12Publicity concerning prizewinners602

PART 3PUBLIC LOTTERY LICENCES604



Division 1Number and type of public lottery licences606

5.3.1Minister determines number and type of public lottery licences606

5.3.2Which public lotteries can be licensed?607


5.3.2ARegistration of interest607

5.3.3Application for licence609

5.3.4Report to Minister by Commission610


5.3.5AProhibition on improper interference612

5.3.5BProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application612

5.3.6Issue of licence612

5.3.7Licence conditions613

5.3.7AAncillary agreements614

5.3.7BResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence614


5.3.8ALicence may authorise preparatory action615

5.3.9Premium payment616

5.3.10Licence is non-transferable617

5.3.11Publication and tabling617

5.3.12Inspection of licence618

5.3.13Register of licences618

Division 3Appointing subsidiaries to conduct public lotteries618

5.3.14Appointment of subsidiaries618

5.3.15Approval of subsidiary619

5.3.15AEngaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with public lotteries619

Division 4Amending and surrendering licences620

5.3.16Request by licensee for amendment of licence620

5.3.17Notification of other affected licensees620

5.3.18Objection by other licensees621

5.3.19Amendment of licence621

5.3.19AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence623

5.3.20Surrender of licence623

Division 5Disciplinary action624

5.3.21Grounds for disciplinary action624

5.3.22Commission may recommend disciplinary action625

5.3.23Minister may take disciplinary action625

5.3.24Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings626

5.3.25Effect of licence suspension627

5.3.26Application of Division to appointed subsidiaries627

Division 6Temporary public lottery licences627

5.3.27Temporary public lottery licences627

5.3.28Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary public lottery licence630

5.3.28AReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary public lottery licence issued for 90days631

5.3.29Arrangements with former licensee632

5.3.30Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of temporary licence632

PART 4RETURNS TO PLAYERS AND TAXES633



Division 2Taxes633


5.4.3Public lottery tax634

5.4.4Penalty interest for late payment635

5.4.5Recovery of amounts635

5.4.6Application of tax proceeds636

5.4.7Sharing tax with other jurisdictions636


Division 1Financial recording and reporting639

5.5.1Licensee to keep accounts and records639

5.5.2Annual financial statements639

5.5.6Subsidiaries to comply with Division639

Division 2Other requirements640

5.5.6ADirections to provide information etc.640

5.5.7Directions to licensees641

5.5.8Claims for prize641

5.5.9Unclaimed prizes643

5.5.10Complaints644

PART 7TRADE PROMOTION LOTTERIES646

Division 1Legality of trade promotion lotteries646

5.7.1Trade promotion lotteries declared lawful646

5.7.2No permit required if prize value $5000 or less646

Division 2Permit to conduct a trade promotion lottery648

5.7.3Application for permit to conduct a trade promotion lottery648


5.7.5Permit conditions649

5.7.6Duration of permit651

5.7.7Nominee of permit holder651

5.7.8Replacement nominee652


5.7.10Appeal653



5.7.12Investigation of permit holder656

5.7.13Taking disciplinary action656


5.7.15Suspension of permit657

Division 4Compliance and offences658


5.7.16Conducting trade promotion lottery in contravention of Actetc.658

5.7.16AGaming operator must not conduct trade promotion lotteries in relation to gaming659

5.7.17Change in situation of permit holder659

5.7.18Records659

5.7.18AGaming machine play restrictions to be included trade promotion lottery advertisements660

5.7.18BCommission determinations about the manner of display of gaming machine play restrictions660

Division 5Reviews660



5.7.20Commissioner may perform Commission's functions661

Chapter 6Club Keno662


6.1.1Purpose662

6.1.2Definitions662

PART 2CLUB KENO GAMES663

Division 1Legality of club keno games663

6.2.1Club keno games conducted by participants are lawful663

6.2.2Authorisation for club keno games663

6.2.3Club keno not subject to Chapter 3663

6.2.4Club Keno games may be conducted in approved venues663

Division 2Conducting club keno games664

6.2.5Sale of tickets664

6.2.6Agents of participants664

6.2.6AApproval of club keno system664

6.2.6BSecurity of certain equipment665

6.2.6CResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct665

6.2.7Defective machinery etc.665

6.2.8Unlawful interference with club keno system666

6.2.9Use of defective club keno machinery etc.666

6.2.10Credit etc.667

6.2.11Club keno rules667

6.2.12Commencement of rules668

6.2.13Publication and inspection of club keno rules668

6.2.14Disallowance of club keno rules669

PART 3RETURNS TO PLAYERS, TAXES AND LEVIES671



Division 2Taxes and levies671

6.3.2Duty payable by participants671

6.3.3Hospitals, charities and mental health levy673

Division 3Unclaimed prizes673

6.3.4Unclaimed prizes673


Division 1Accounting records675

6.4.1Accounting records675

Division 2Complaints675

6.4.5Investigation of complaints675

PART 5APPROVAL OF SUBSIDIARIES677

6.5.1Minister may declare company to be participant677


6.5.3Approval of a wholly-owned subsidiary678

PART 6GENERAL681

6.6.1Directions to participants to provide information681

Chapter 6AKeno683


6A.1.1Purpose683

6A.1.2Definitions683

6A.1.3Keno linked jackpot arrangements684

PART 2KENO GAMES685

Division 1Legality of keno games685

6A.2.1Keno games conducted under this Chapter are lawful685

6A.2.2Keno not subject to Chapter 3685

Division 2Conducting keno games685

6A.2.3Sale of tickets685

6A.2.4Agents of licensee685

6A.2.4ATermination of certain agent agreements686

6A.2.5Approval of keno system687

6A.2.6Security of certain equipment688

6A.2.7Defective machinery, equipment and computer systems688

6A.2.8Unlawful interference with keno system689

6A.2.9Use of defective keno machinery, equipment or computer system689

6A.2.10Credit and loans689

6A.2.11Keno rules690

6A.2.12Commencement of rules691

6A.2.13Publication and inspection of keno rules691

6A.2.14Disallowance of keno rules691

PART 2AAPPROVAL OF GAMES AS KENO GAMES694

6A.2A.1Approval of keno games for betting purposes694

6A.2A.2Notice and publication requirements695

6A.2A.3Variation and revocation of approval695

6A.2A.4Approval does not limit Commission's power to approve simulated racing events under Chapter4695

PART 3KENO LICENCE696


6A.3.1AADefinitions696

Division 1Authority and number of keno licences698

6A.3.1Authority of keno licence698

6A.3.2One licence698


6A.3.3Registration of interest698

6A.3.4Report to Minister by Secretary on registrations of interest701

6A.3.5Application for licence701

6A.3.6Report to Minister by Secretary on applications703

6A.3.7Determination of applications703

6A.3.7AProhibition on improper interference705

6A.3.7BProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application705

6A.3.8Issue of licence706

6A.3.8AKeno licence not personal property706

6A.3.9Licence conditions706

6A.3.9AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence707

6A.3.10Minister may refuse to issue keno licence if related agreements not entered into707

6A.3.10ARelated agreements with keno licensee707

6A.3.10BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements708

6A.3.11Duration of licence708

6A.3.12Licence may authorise preparatory action708

6A.3.13Premium payment709

6A.3.13APenalty interest for late payment710

6A.3.13BRecovery of amounts710

6A.3.14Publication and tabling710

6A.3.15Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with keno games712

Division 3Transfer of licence712

6A.3.16Transfer only under this Division712

6A.3.17Application to transfer licence712

6A.3.18Transfer of a keno licence713

6A.3.19Report to Minister by Commission716

6A.3.20Related agreements716

6A.3.21Publication and tabling717

Division 4Amendment and surrender of licence719

6A.3.22Request by licensee for amendment of licence719

6A.3.23Amendment of licence720

6A.3.23AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence722

6A.3.24Surrender of licence722

Division 5Monitoring and disciplinary action722

6A.3.26Grounds for disciplinary action722

6A.3.27Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action724

6A.3.28Minister may take disciplinary action725

6A.3.29Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings726

6A.3.30Effect of licence suspension727

6A.3.30ADisciplinary and other action against keno licenseepreparatory action727

Division 6Temporary keno licence728

6A.3.31Temporary keno licence728

6A.3.32Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary keno licence730

6A.3.32AReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary keno licence issued for 90days731

6A.3.33Arrangements with former licensee731

6A.3.34Further provisions for temporary licence732

6A.3.34ARelated agreements with temporary keno licensee733

6A.3.34BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements734

Division 7Further information-gathering powers and obligations734


6A.3.36Secretary may require further information734

6A.3.37Updating information provided to Secretary736

6A.3.38Updating information provided to Minister regarding registration of interest or licence application736

6A.3.39Updating licence transfer application738

6A.3.39ADirections to provide information739

6A.3.39BDirections to licensee739

6A.3.39CClaim for prize740

6A.3.39DUnclaimed prizes741


6A.3.40Powers of Secretary742

PART 4RETURNS TO PLAYERS, TAXES AND FUNDS743


6A.4.1Returns to players743

Division 2Taxes743

6A.4.2Duty payable by licensee743

Division 3Supervision charge745

6A.4.3Supervision charge745

Division 4Funds746

6A.4.4Hospitals and Charities Fund and Mental Health Fund746


Division 1Accounting records747

6A.5.1Accounting records747

Division 2Complaints747

6A.5.2Investigation of complaints747

PART 6OTHER MATTERS748

6A.6.1Trade Practices Act and Competition Code748

Chapter 7Interactive Gaming749


7.1.1Purpose749

7.1.2Definitions749

7.1.3Meaning of interactive game751

7.1.4Meaning of approved game753

7.1.5Participating jurisdictions753

7.1.6Territorial application of this Chapter755

PART 2GENERAL AUTHORISATION FOR INTERACTIVE GAMING756

7.2.1Lawful activities756

7.2.2Offence to conduct unauthorised interactive gaming756

PART 3INTERACTIVE GAMING LICENCES758


7.3.1Application for interactive gaming licence758


7.3.3Suitability of applicant to hold interactive gaming licence760

7.3.4Suitability of associates761



7.3.6Changing conditions of licence762

7.3.7Interactive gaming licence non-transferable763

7.3.8Surrender of interactive gaming licence763


7.3.9Definitions763

7.3.10Grounds for disciplinary action764



7.3.13Suspension of interactive gaming licence pending criminal proceedings767

7.3.14Effect of licence suspension767

Division 3Endorsement of licence767

7.3.15Power to executors, trustees etc. to carry on business under licence767

7.3.16Effect of endorsements768

7.3.17Licence lapses if not endorsed769

PART 4CONTROL OF INTERACTIVE GAMING770

Division 1Player registration770

7.4.1Player registration and acceptance of wagers770

7.4.3Verification of player's identity770

Division 2General conduct of interactive gaming771

7.4.4Compliance with certain conditions771

7.4.5Licensed testers to test interactive gaming equipment772

7.4.6Offence for licensed provider to participate etc.772

7.4.7Commission's power to restrict participation in approved games by gaming officials772

7.4.8Licensed provider not to act as credit provider773

Division 3Players' funds and prizes773

7.4.9Players funds773

7.4.10Funds held on behalf of players773

7.4.11Inactive players774

7.4.12Disposal of unclaimed non-monetary prizes774

7.4.13Claims for prize775

7.4.14Monetary prizes not claimed within 2years776

7.4.15Power to withhold prizes in certain cases776

Division 4Responsible gambling measures777

7.4.16Limitation on amount wagered777

7.4.17Self-exclusion order778

PART 5RETURNS TO PLAYERS AND TAXES780



Division 2Taxes780


7.5.3Interactive gaming tax781

7.5.4Returns for calculation of tax782

7.5.5Penalty interest for late payment782

7.5.6Recovery of amounts783

7.5.7Revenue offences783


Division 1Directions784

7.6.1Directions784

Division 2Complaint handling784

7.6.2Inquiries about complaints784

PART 8TRIBUNAL REVIEWS787

7.8.1Review by Tribunal787

Chapter 8Community and Charitable Gaming789


8.1.1Purpose789

8.1.2Definitions789

PART 2LEGALITY OF COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE GAMING792

8.2.1Community and charitable gaming declared lawful792

8.2.2Minor gaming must be in accordance with Chapteretc.792

8.2.3Permit not required for raffle where prize value $5000 or less793

8.2.4Bingo sessions conducted by or on behalf of community or charitable organisations793

8.2.4ABingo sessions conducted by others794

8.2.5Disclosure if raffle proceeds to be paid to or for a political party795

PART 3COMMUNITY OR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS796

Division 1Community or charitable organisations796

8.3.1Application to be declared as a community or charitable organisation796

8.3.2Commission may require further information etc.796

8.3.3Commission may make declaration797

8.3.4Can the applicant appeal?798

8.3.5Commission to determine appeal798

8.3.6Duration of declaration799

8.3.6ARenewal of declaration799

8.3.7Commission may require organisation to show cause800

8.3.8Organisation may make submissions800

8.3.9Revocation of declaration801

8.3.10Appeal to Supreme Court801

8.3.11Suspension of declaration802

8.3.11AInvestigation of community or charitable organisations803

8.3.11BProvision of information803

Division 2Minor gaming permits805

8.3.12Application for minor gaming permit805


8.3.14What does a minor gaming permit authorise?807

8.3.15Duration of minor gaming permit807

8.3.16Nominee of organisation807

8.3.17Amendment of permit conditions808

8.3.18Appeal809





8.3.22Performance of functions813

PART 4CONDUCT OF COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE GAMING814

Division 1Lucky envelopes814

8.4.1Lucky envelopes must comply with prescribed standards814

8.4.2Lucky envelopes only to be supplied to permit holder814

Division 2Bingo814

8.4.2ANotification of intention to conduct or cease conducting bingo sessions814

8.4.2BNominees816

8.4.2CNotification of large bingo prizes817

8.4.2DBingo rules817

8.4.2ERules binding unless Commission approves a variation818

8.4.2FCommission may require notification of bingo rules819

8.4.3Bingo equipment must comply with prescribed standards819

8.4.4Restriction on supply of bingo equipment820

8.4.5Braille bingo tickets821

8.4.6Community or charitable organisation may contract with bingo centre operator to conduct bingo821

8.4.7Expenses operators can charge for bingo823

8.4.7APayment of prize money and cashing of cheques823

Division 3Bingo pooling schemes824

8.4.8When can a pooling scheme operate?824

8.4.9Membership of pooling scheme824

8.4.10Pooling scheme rules825

8.4.11Commission may specify matters for rules825

8.4.12Disallowance of rules826

8.4.13Scheme administrator826

8.4.14Amendment of rules827

8.4.15Declaration of interest828

8.4.16Application to political parties828

Division 4Disciplinary action against community or charitable organisations in relation to bingo829




8.4.20Appeal832

PART 5BINGO CENTRES834

Division 1Licensing of bingo centre operators834

8.5.1Requirement to be licensed834

8.5.2Application for licence834

8.5.3Application procedure834

8.5.4Objections835

8.5.5Responsible authority's report836





8.5.9Nominee of licensee838

8.5.10Licence non-transferable840

8.5.11Licence renewal841




8.5.15Effect and maximum period of suspension of bingo centre operator's licence846

8.5.16Suspension of bingo centre operator's licence pending criminal proceedings847

8.5.17Licence document to be surrendered847

8.5.18Provisional bingo centre operator's licence847

Division 3Compliance requirements and monitoring848

8.5.37Accounts and financial statements848

8.5.38Returns to the Commission849

8.5.42Gaming machines in bingo centres849

PART 5ACOMMERCIAL RAFFLE ORGANISERS850

8.5A.1Definition850

8.5A.2Requirement to be licensed850

8.5A.3Commission may require person to show cause850

8.5A.4Appeal851

8.5A.5Application for licence852

8.5A.6Objections853

8.5A.7Matters to be considered in determining applications853

8.5A.8Determination of application854

8.5A.8AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence855

8.5A.9Duration of licence855

8.5A.10Nominee of licensee855

8.5A.11Licence non-transferable857

8.5A.12Licence renewal857

8.5A.13Amendment of conditions858

8.5A.14Disciplinary action859

8.5A.15Letter of censure862

8.5A.16Effect and maximum period of suspension of commercial raffle organiser's licence863

8.5A.17Suspension of commercial raffle organiser's licence pending criminal proceedings863

8.5A.18Licence document to be surrendered864

8.5A.19Provisional commercial raffle organiser's licence864

8.5A.23Community or charitable organisation may contract with licensee to conduct raffle864

8.5A.24Expenses licensee can charge for raffle865

8.5A.25Promotion of raffle866

8.5A.26Accounts and financial statements866

8.5A.27Returns to the Commission867

PART 6GENERAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS868

Division 1Banking and records868

8.6.1Banking868

8.6.2Records869

Division 2Ongoing notification requirements870

8.6.3Change in situation of person or associate870

PART 7REVIEWS872


PART 8GENERAL873

8.8.1Refusal to issue licence or permit873

Chapter 9Onboard Gaming875


9.1.1Purpose875

9.1.2Definitions875


PART 2APPLICATION OF TASMANIAN ACT877

9.2.1Tasmanian Act applies as law of Victoria877

9.2.2Amendment of Schedules877

PART 3FURTHER PROVISIONS REGULATING ONBOARD GAMING878

Division 1Legality of onboard gaming878

9.3.1Legality of onboard gaming878

9.3.2Non-applicability of other laws878

Division 2Conduct of onboard gaming879

9.3.3Limit on number of gaming machines879

9.3.4Unlawful interference with gaming equipment879


Division 3Taxes881

9.3.6Revenue-sharing agreement881

PART 4SUSPENSION OF CHAPTER882

9.4.1Suspension of Chapter882

Chapter 9ALicensing of Gaming Industry Employees883


9A.1.2Authority conferred by a gaming industry employee's licence883

9A.1.3Gaming industry employees to be licensed884

9A.1.4Application for gaming industry employee's licence885

9A.1.5Determination of application886

9A.1.6Conditions of gaming industry employee's licence887

9A.1.7Appeal888

9A.1.8Identification of gaming industry employee889

9A.1.9Provisional licence890

9A.1.10Duration of gaming industry employee's licence891

9A.1.11Renewal of gaming industry employee's licence891

9A.1.12Disciplinary action892

9A.1.13Suspension of gaming industry employee's licence in connection with criminal proceedings894

9A.1.14Effect etc. of suspension894

9A.1.15Return of licence on suspension or cancellation894

9A.1.16Termination of employment on suspension or cancellation of licence895

9A.1.17Licensee to provide information relating to licence895

9A.1.18Compulsory training for certain gaming industry employees896

9A.1.19Venue operator may perform duties of gaming industry employee899

9A.1.20Volunteers at bingo centres899

9A.1.21Casino employees900

9A.1.22Change in situation of licensees900

Chapter 10Administration and Enforcement901

PART 1THE COMMISSION'S FUNCTIONS901

Division 1General functions901

10.1.4Functions of Commission901

10.1.5AStandards for approvals of technical equipment and systems904

10.1.5BStandards for the approval of linked jackpot arrangements, the conduct of gaming and the conduct of monitoring905

10.1.5COperational requirements in relation to linked jackpot arrangements, conduct of gaming and the conduct of monitoring906

Division 6Confidentiality908


10.1.30General duty of confidentiality910

10.1.31Disclosure in legal proceedings910

10.1.32Other permitted disclosures911

10.1.33Aggregation of statistical information913

10.1.34Third party disclosures913

PART 1ATHE MINISTER AND THE SECRETARY915

10.1A.1Nomination of assistants and advisers915

PART 2RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING MINISTERIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL916

10.2.1Minister may establish Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council916

10.2.2Function of Council916

PART 2AREVIEW PANEL917



Division 2Establishment and functions919

10.2A.2Establishment of Review Panel919

10.2A.3Functions and powers of Review Panel919

Division 3Membership of Review Panel922

10.2A.4Membership of Review Panel922

10.2A.5Chairperson922

10.2A.6Other members923

10.2A.7Vacancies and resignation923

10.2A.8Acting chairperson924

Division 4Procedure of Review Panel925

10.2A.9Meetings925

10.2A.10Reports926

10.2A.11Publication of Review Panel reports926

10.2A.12Direction in response to Review Panel's reports929

PART 3FUNDS930

Division 1Community Support Fund930

10.3.1Community Support Fund930

10.3.2Payments into Community Support Fund930

10.3.3Payments from the Community Support Fund930

10.3.3AAdditional payment from the Community Support Fund932

Division 2Mental Health Fund933

10.3.4Mental Health Fund933

10.3.5Payments into the Mental Health Fund933

10.3.6Payments from the Mental Health Fund933

PART 4INVESTIGATIONS AND INFORMATION GATHERING BY THE COMMISSION934

Division 1Investigation of applications934


10.4.2Investigation of application935

10.4.3Photographs, finger prints and palm prints937

10.4.4Police inquiry and report938

10.4.5Commission may require further information etc.940

10.4.6Updating of application942

10.4.7Costs of investigating applications944

Division 1AInvestigations of registrations of interest and applications for wagering and betting licence and keno licence945


10.4.7BInvestigations and inquiries946

10.4.7CPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints947

10.4.7DPolice inquiry and report948

10.4.7ECommission may require further information949

10.4.7FUpdating information950

10.4.7GCosts of investigating951

10.4.7HService agreement951

10.4.7HAPowers of Secretary952

Division 1BInvestigations of transfers of monitoring licence, wagering and betting licence and keno licence and temporary licensing952

10.4.7IDefinitions952

10.4.7JInvestigations and inquiries953

10.4.7KPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints954

10.4.7LPolice inquiry and report954

10.4.7MCommission may require further information955

10.4.7NUpdating information956

10.4.7OCosts of investigating957

Division 1CInvestigations of persons for suitability for invitation, and to apply, for monitoring licence958

10.4.7PDefinitions958

10.4.7QInvestigations and inquiries958

10.4.7RPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints960

10.4.7SPolice inquiry and report961

10.4.7TCommission may require further information962

10.4.7UUpdating information963

10.4.7VCosts of investigating964

10.4.7WService agreement964

10.4.7XPowers of Secretary965

Division 1DInvestigations of applications for monitoring licence965

10.4.7YDefinitions965

10.4.7ZInvestigations and inquiries966

10.4.7ZAPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints967

10.4.7ZBPolice inquiry and report968

10.4.7ZCCommission may require further information969

10.4.7ZDUpdating information970

10.4.7ZECosts of investigating970

10.4.7ZFService agreement971

10.4.7ZGPowers of Secretary971

Division 2General investigatory powers of Commission971


10.4.10Provision of information973

Division 3Information gathering for law enforcement purposes974

10.4.11Information gathering for law enforcement purposes974

PART 4AMONITORING OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH ASSOCIATES977

Division 1Interpretation977


10.4A.2Relevant interests978

10.4A.3References to the Corporations Act978

Division 2Notifications in relation to associates979

10.4A.4Change in situation of gambling industry participants, associatesetc.979

10.4A.5Notification of Commission of persons who are likely to become associates979

10.4A.6Notification of Commission of persons who have become associates979

Division 3Commission approval980

10.4A.7Prior Commission approval required before certain persons become associates980

Division 4Termination of associations, warnings and undertakings981

10.4A.8Termination of association981

10.4A.9Written warnings and undertakings in relation to conduct of associates982

Division 5Forfeiture and sale of shares in gambling industry participants983

10.4A.10Disposal, forfeiture etc. of shares983

10.4A.11Sale of forfeited shares985

Division 6Investigations for purposes of Divisions4 and5985

10.4A.12Investigation of associates and others985

10.4A.13Provision of information to Commission986

10.4A.14Reports to Minister988

PART 5COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT989

Division 1Inspectors989

10.5.4Police may perform functions of inspectors989

10.5.5Responsibilities of inspectors while on duty989

Division 2Functions of inspectors990

10.5.7Functions of inspectors990

10.5.8Right of entry990

10.5.9Powers of inspectors991

10.5.10Power to require names and addresses993

10.5.11Inspector to investigate complaints993

10.5.12Search warrants994

10.5.13Announcement before entry996

10.5.14Copy of warrant to be given to occupier or person in charge of vehicle996

10.5.14ASearch and seizure powers under section 2.6.2 not affected997

Division 3Offences997

10.5.15Offences relating to obstruction of inspectors997

10.5.16False or misleading information999

10.5.17Impersonation of inspectors or commissioners999

10.5.18Bribery of authorised person1000

10.5.19Protection against self-incrimination1001

Division 4Infringement notices1002

10.5.20Power to serve a notice1002

10.5.21Prescribed infringement penalty1002

10.5.27Proof of prior convictions1002

Division 5Forfeiture1004

10.5.28Forfeiture1004

10.5.29Seizure and forfeiture of equipment1004

Division 6Prosecutions and evidentiary provisions1006

10.5.30Offences by bodies1006

10.5.31Proceedings1006

10.5.32Evidence1007

PART 6SELF EXCLUSION PROGRAMS AND RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING CODES OF CONDUCT1009

Division 1Self-exclusion programs1009

10.6.1Ministerial directions as to requirements of self-exclusion programs1009

10.6.2Self-exclusion program additional requirements1009

10.6.3Approval of self-exclusion program1010

10.6.4Obligation on venue operators if requirements in respect of self-exclusion program change1010

10.6.4AVenue operator may apply to Commission to approve amended self-exclusion program1011

Division 2Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1011

10.6.5Definition1011

10.6.6Ministerial directions as to requirements of Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1012

10.6.7Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct additional requirements1013

10.6.8Approval of Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct1013

10.6.9Obligation on relevant persons if requirements in respect of Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct change1014

10.6.9ARelevant person may apply to Commission to approve amended Code of Conduct1015


10.6.10Reports to Minister1015

PART 7MINORS1017


10.7.2Application of Part1019

10.7.3Offences in respect of allowing a minor to gamble1020

10.7.4Offence to assist minor to gamble1021

10.7.5Offence by minor to gamble1021

10.7.6Offences in respect of minors in a gaming machine area or casino1021

10.7.7Offence by minor to enter gaming machine area or casino1022

10.7.8Offence by minor using false evidence of age1022

10.7.9Notices to be displayed1023

10.7.10Supervision of vending machines1023

10.7.11No offence if gambling employee a minor1023

10.7.12Defences1024

10.7.13Proof of age may be required1024

Chapter 11General1026

PART 1ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS1026

Division 1Service of documents1026

11.1.1Service of documents on Commission1026

11.1.2Service of documents on other persons1026

Division 2Records and forms1027

11.1.3Records not kept in writing1027

11.1.4Sufficient compliance with approved forms1027


11.1.5Destruction of finger prints and palm prints1028

11.1.6Refund of fees1029

11.1.7Supreme Courtlimitation of jurisdiction1029

11.1.8No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of licence1029

PART 2REGULATIONS1031

11.2.1Regulations1031

Chapter 12Amendments, Repeals and Transitional and Other Provisions1033

PART 2TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS1034

12.2.1Transitional provisions1034

PART 3TATTERSALL'S1035

12.3.1Definition1035

12.3.2Transfer of Trustees' gaming operator's licence1035

12.3.3Transfer of Trustees' public lottery licence1037

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SCHEDULES1041

SCHEDULE 1Subject Matter for Regulations1041

PART 1KENO1041

PART 2COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE GAMING1041

PART 3GAMING MACHINES1043

PART 3AWAGERING, GAMING AND BETTING1047

PART 4LOTTERIES1047

PART 4AGAMING INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES1048

PART 5GENERAL1049

SCHEDULE 2Modifications of Tasmanian Act1050

SCHEDULE 3Modifications of Tasmanian Regulations1053

SCHEDULE 4Forms for Chapter 21054

Form 1Special Warrant1054

Form 2Special Warrant1055

Form 3Warrant to Imprison1056

SCHEDULE 7Transitional Provisions1058

Part 1Introduction1058

1.1Definitions1058

1.2General transitional provisions1059

1.3Savings and transitional regulations1059

Part 2General Prohibition on Gambling1059

2.1Unlawful lotteries and games1059

2.2Betting offences1060

2.3Common gaming houses1060

Part 3Gaming Machines1061

3.1Declaration of gaming machines and types1061

3.2Ministerial directions and regional limits1061

3.3Premises approvals1062

3.4Venue operator's licences1063

3.5Gaming operator's licences1064

3.6Special employee's licences1066

3.7Technician's licences1067

3.8Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Technicians1068

3.9Manufacture, supply and possession of gaming machines1068

3.10Controls over gaming machines and games1069

3.11Gaming machine advertising and signs1072

3.12Loyalty schemes1072

3.13Notices regarding minors1073

3.14Taxation, etc.1073

3.15Compliance requirements1074

Part 4Wagering and Betting1075

4.1Approval of totalisator equipment1075

4.2Wagering licence and gaming licence1076

4.3Shareholding requirements1078

4.4On-course wagering permits1079

4.5Approved betting competitions1079

4.6Taxes1079

4.7Offences1080


Part 5Lotteries1081

5.1Lottery rules1081

5.2Conduct of public lotteries1082

5.3Public lottery licences1082

5.4Trustees entitled to public lottery licence1084

5.5Subsidiaries appointed to conduct public lotteries1084

5.6Taxes1084

5.7Saving of existing agreements with other jurisdictions1085


5.9Claims for prizes1086

5.10Complaints1086

5.11Ongoing monitoring1087

5.12Trade promotion lotteries1088

Part 6Club Keno1089

6.1Approval of club keno1089

6.2Commercial arrangements between participants1089

6.3Subsidiary of Trustees1090

6.4Conduct of club keno games1090


6.6Investigation of complaints1090

Part 7Interactive Gaming1091

7.1Participating jurisdictions1091

7.2Prohibited games1091

7.3Interactive gaming licences1091

7.4Player registration1093

7.5Conduct of interactive gaming1093

7.6Prizes1093

7.7Self-exclusion orders1094

7.8Returns to players and taxes1095


7.10Ongoing monitoring1095

7.11VCAT reviews1096

Part 8Community and Charitable Gaming1096

8.1Community and charitable organisations1096

8.2Minor gaming permits1098

8.3Agreements with bingo centre operators1098

8.4Pooling schemes1098

8.5Bingo centre operator's licences1099

8.6Bingo centre employee's licences1100

8.7Monitoring of associates1101

8.8General compliance requirements1102

8.9Disciplinary action1102

8.10VCAT reviews1103

Part 9Onboard Gaming1103

9.1Limit on number of gaming machines1103

9.2Taxes1104

Part 10Administration and Enforcement1104

10.1Commission succeeds Authority and Directors1104

10.2Inquiries in progress1106

10.3Confidentiality1106

10.5Inspectors1107

10.6General investigations in progress1108

10.7Provision of information1108

Part 11General1109

11.1Approved forms1109

11.2Applications in progress1109

11.3Destruction of finger prints1109

11.4References to superseded Acts1110

Part 12GAMBLING REGULATION (AMENDMENT) ACT20041110

12.1Definition1110

12.2Club keno1110


12.4Audit requirements1112

Part 13Gambling Regulation (Further Amendment) Act20041113

13.1Special employee's licences1113

13.2Technician's licences1114

13.3Bingo centre employee's licences1115

13.4Provisional licences1116

13.5Raffles1116

13.6Gambling Research Panel1117

Part 14GAMBLING REGULATION (PUBLIC LOTTERY LICENCES) ACT 20051118

14.1Approval of computer system1118

14.2Term of public lottery licence1119

Part 15GAMBLING AND RACING LEGISLATION Amendment (SPORTS BETTING) ACT 20071119

15.1Approved betting competitions1119

Part 16State Taxation and Gambling Legislation Amendment (Budget Measures) Act20071121

16.1Commissions on wagering events1121

Part 17Gambling Regulation Amendment Act20071123

17.1Definition1123

17.2Ministerial orders and Commission directions and determinations1123

17.3Community benefit statements1123

Part 18Gambling Legislation Amendment (Problem Gambling and Other Measures) Act20071124


18.1Definition1124

Division 2Publication and use of race fields1124

18.2Publication and use approvals1124

Division 3Self-exclusion programs1125

18.3Venue operator's licence1125

Division 4Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1125

18.4Venue operator's licence1125

18.5The wagering licence1126

18.6Public lottery licence1126

18.7Club keno system1126

18.8Interactive gaming licence1127

18.9Bingo centre operator's licence1127

18.10Commercial raffle organiser's licence1127

Part 19Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Act20081128

19.1Commissioners1128

Part 20racing and gambling legislation amendment act20081128

20.1Definition1128

20.2Registration of bookmakers1129

20.3Approval of bookmakers to be in partnerships1129

20.4Approval of companies to act as bookmakers1129

20.5Registration of bookmaker's clerks1130

20.6Applications made but not determined1130

20.7Disciplinary action by the Commission1131

20.8Guarantee of bookmakers against defaults in payment of wagers1131

Part 21Gambling Legislation Amendment (Responsible Gambling and Other Measures) Act20081132

21.1Definition of amending Act1132

21.2Community and charitable gaming1132

21.3Bingo1133

PART 22GAMBLING REGULATION AMENDMENT (LICENSING) ACT20091134

22.1Current venue operator's licences1134

22.1AExisting venue operator's licences to be club venue operator's licences or hotel venue operator's licences1134

22.1ABVenue operators that do not hold a club licence, pub licence or racing club licence1135

22.1ACTransitioning of venue operator licences held by certain racing club operators1135

22.1BMinister's power to make directions relating to gaming machine numbers to continue until specified date1137

22.1CCurrent Ministerial directions relating to gaming machine numbers1137

22.2Approved betting competitions that are live events1138

22.3Gaming machine advertising and signsvenue operators and casino operators1139

22.4Gaming machine advertising and signsgaming operators1139

22.5Gaming machine advertising and signsgaming operators1140

22.6Trade promotion lotteries1140

Part 23Justice Legislation Amendment Act20091140

23.1Definition1140

23.2Bookmaker's registration1141

PART 24GAMBLING REGULATION FURTHER AMENDMENT ACT 20091141

24.1Specified areas1141

PART 25JUSTICE LEGISLATION FURTHER AMENDMENT ACT20101142

25.1Definition of electronic monitoring system1142

PART 26VICTORIAN COMMISSION FOR GAMBLING AND LIQUOR REGULATION ACT20111142

26.1Definitions1142

26.2General savings provisions1143

26.4Abolition of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation1144

26.5References to the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation and Executive Commissioner1144

26.6Notices1145

26.7Things commenced by the former Commission or Executive Commissioner before abolition of former Commission1145

26.8Financial statements1146

26.9Taxes1146

26.10Validity of things done under this Part of this Schedule1146

Part 27Gambling Legislation Amendment (Transition) Act 20121147

27.1Authority conferred by venue operator's licence until expiry of gaming operator's licences1147

27.2Authority conferred by gaming operator's licences until expiry of those licences1148

27.3Expiry of gaming operator's licences1148

27.4Expiry of wagering licence1149

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