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Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Act2003No. 114 of 2003

Version No. 071

Gambling Regulation Act2003

No. 114 of 2003

Version incorporating amendments as at30 August 2017

table of provisions

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Chapter 1Preliminary1

1.1Purpose, objectives and outline1

1.2Commencement3

1.3Definitions4

1.3AAMeaning of gambling43

1.3AWhat is intoxication?45

1.3BMeaning of electronic monitoring system46

1.4Who is an associate?46

1.5Money invested48

1.6Act binds the Crown49

Chapter 2General prohibitions andauthorisations50

Part 1Introduction50

2.1.1Purposes50

2.1.2Definitions50

Part 2Gambling54

Division 1Unauthorised gambling54

2.2.1Prohibition against unauthorised gambling54

2.2.2Recovery of money lost in unauthorised gambling55

Division 2Authorised gambling55

2.2.3Authorisation for games at amusement centres, fetes, carnivalsetc.55

2.2.4Authorisation for two-up on ANZAC Day56

2.2.5Authorisation for betting games on approved foot or bicycle races57

2.2.6Approved Calcutta Sweepstakes permitted57

2.2.7Suspension or revocation of approval to conduct Calcutta Sweepstakes58

Division 3Advertising of unauthorised gambling59

2.2.8Prohibition against advertising unauthorised gambling59

Part 4Gaming or wagering agreements61

2.4.1Unauthorised gaming or wagering contracts are void61

Part 5Places provided for unauthorisedgambling62

Division 5ARegulation of publication and use of race fields63

2.5.20Prohibition against providing place for unauthorised gambling64

2.5.21Warrant to enter place provided for unauthorised gambling and search and seize on premises64

2.5.22Offence to obstruct the entry of authorised police officers66

2.5.23Obstructing entry to be evidence of place being provided for unauthorised gambling67

2.5.25Power of owner to evict occupier of place provided for unauthorised gambling68

2.5.26Cancellation of notice to quit69

2.5.27Declaration of place provided for unauthorised gambling69

2.5.28Application for rescission by owner etc.70

2.5.29Application for rescission by police71

2.5.30Notice in the Government Gazette71

2.5.31Other notices of declaration72

2.5.32Persons found etc. in declared place73

2.5.33Convicted persons found in declared place74

2.5.35Liability of owner74

2.5.36Liability of occupier75

2.5.37Additional penalty for continuing offences75

2.5.38Entry by police76

2.5.40Procedure where place is entered under a warrantetc.77

2.5.41Persons required to be examined as witnesses making a full discovery to receive a certificate79

2.5.42Indemnity of witnesses80

2.5.43Persons found in place provided for unauthorised gambling80

Part 5ABanning irresponsible gambling products and practices82

Division 1Introduction82

2.5A.1Definitions82

Division 2Interim ban orders82

2.5A.2Minister may make interim ban order82

2.5A.3Duration of interim ban order83

2.5A.4Minister to direct Commission to investigate83

Division 3Fixed term ban orders84

2.5A.5Investigation by Commission84

2.5A.6Notice of investigation84

2.5A.7Submissions85

2.5A.8Report on investigation85

2.5A.9Fixed term ban order86

2.5A.10Duration of fixed term ban order87

2.5A.11Revocation of fixed term ban order87

2.5A.12Disallowance of fixed term ban order87

Division 4Effect of ban orders88

2.5A.13Offence to breach ban order88

Division 5General88

2.5A.14No compensation88

Part 6General89

2.6.3Money stolen and paid away in bets is recoverable89

2.6.5Evidence as to offences89

2.6.7Vicarious liability91

2.6.9Entry of police to public places92

Chapter 3Gaming machines93


3.1.1Purpose93

3.1.2Definitions94

3.1.3Machines may be declared to be gaming machines98

3.1.4Conduct of gaming and playing gaming machines98

3.1.4AConduct of monitoring99

3.1.5Application of Chapter to casino operator99

3.1.6Application of Chapter to tabaret premises101

3.1.6AApplication of Chapter to tabaret premises101

Part 2General authorisation for gaming on gaming machines102

Division 1Legality of gaming machine gaming102

3.2.1Gaming in approved venue declared lawful102

3.2.2Possession of gaming equipment or monitoring equipment may be authorised102

Division 2Ministerial directions, regional limits and municipal limits104

3.2.3Ministerial directions as to requirements for gaming machines104

3.2.4Regions for gaming machines106

3.2.5No compensation payable106

Part 2AOwnership and related personrestrictions107

Division 1Interpretation107

3.2A.1Definitions107

Division 2Ownership and related person licenseerestrictions108

3.2A.2Restrictions for venue operators and related persons108

3.2A.3Monitoring restrictions for persons listed on the Roll and related persons108

3.2A.4Other restrictions for persons listed on the Roll and related persons109

3.2A.5Restrictions for the monitoring licensee and related persons110

3.2A.6Restrictions for a casino operator110

Division 3Gaming machine entitlement prohibited interests111

3.2A.7Prohibited interests in gaming machine entitlements111

Part 3Approval of premises for gaming113


3.3.1Outline of Part113

Division 2Premises approvals113

3.3.2Which premises may be approved as suitable for gaming?113

3.3.3Which premises may be approved for 24hour gaming?114

3.3.4Application for approval of premises114

3.3.5Proposed application must be given to relevant responsible authority before application is made116

3.3.5AACommission to notify relevant responsible authority of receipt of application116

3.3.5ABAmendment of application for premises approval116

3.3.5ANo change permitted to number of gaming machines sought in application after certain period117

3.3.5BRelevant responsible authority must notify Commission of intention to make submission117

3.3.6Responsible authority may make submission117

3.3.7Matters to be considered in determining applications119

3.3.8Determination of application119

3.3.9Conditions of approval121

3.3.10Duration of approval123

3.3.11Variation of approval123

3.3.12Revocation of approval123

3.3.13Automatic revocation of approval124

3.3.14Tribunal review of approval124

3.3.15Surrender of approval125

3.3.15AOne venue operator for an approved venue125

Division 3Modification of gaming machine areas125

3.3.16Modification of gaming machine areas125

3.3.17Appeal126

Part 4Licensing of operators and monitorsand listing of manufacturers, suppliers and testers127

Division 1Authority conferred by licences andlisting127

3.4.1Authority conferred by venue operator's licence127

3.4.1AVenue operator's licence is not a gaming operator's licence or gaming licence129

3.4.1BVenue operator must comply with standards and operational requirements129

3.4.2Authority conferred by gaming operator's licence130

3.4.3Application of Partgaming operator's licences131

3.4.4Authority conferred by monitoring licence132

3.4.4AMonitoring licence is not a gaming operator's licence or gaming licence135

3.4.4BMonitoring licensee must comply with standards and operational requirements136

3.4.5Authority conferred by listing on the Roll137

3.4.6Offence to breach licence conditions140

3.4.7Offence to breach condition of listing on Roll140

Division 2Venue operator's licence140

3.4.8Application for venue operator's licence140

3.4.9Gaming operator may be granted a hotel venue operator's licence143

3.4.10Objections143


3.4.12Determination of applications and duration of licence146

3.4.12ASelf-exclusion program is a condition of licence147

3.4.12BResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence147

3.4.12CAmendment of self-exclusion program or Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct148

3.4.13Register of venue operators and approved venues148

3.4.13AVenue operator to give Commission certain information about where gaming will be conducted under gaming machine entitlements149

3.4.14Nominee of licensee150

3.4.15Venue operator's licence is non-transferable152

3.4.16Renewal of venue operator's licence152

3.4.17Amendment of conditions153

3.4.18Proposal of amendment by venue operator155

3.4.18ACommission to notify municipal council of receipt of proposal156

3.4.18BAmendment of proposal to increase number of gaming machines permitted in an approved venue156

3.4.18CMunicipal council must notify Commission of intention to make submission157

3.4.19Submissions on proposed amendments157

3.4.20Consideration and making of amendment158

3.4.21Tribunal review of amendment increasing number of gaming machines161

3.4.22Removal of approved venue if liquor licence is cancelled etc.162

3.4.23Notification of certain changes162

3.4.24Endorsement of licence and Register163

3.4.25Disciplinary action against venue operator165

3.4.26Letter of censure169

3.4.27Suspension of venue operator's licence pending criminal proceedings169

3.4.27ANo authority to conduct gaming if venue operator's licence suspended or cancelled170

3.4.28Provisional venue operator's licence171

Division 2AVenue operators and venueagreements171

3.4.28AAApplication of Division171

3.4.28ADefinitions171

3.4.28BCommission may declare certain agreements to be reviewable venue agreements172

3.4.28CEntering into prohibited venue agreement prohibited173

3.4.28DProhibited venue agreements are void173

3.4.28ECommission may issue written notice directing venue operators to give it copies of reviewable venue agreements173

3.4.28FNo compensation payable173

Division 3Gaming operator's licence174

3.4.29Gaming operator's licence174

3.4.30Premium payment174

3.4.31Matters to be considered in determining grant of licence174

3.4.31APre-commitment mechanisms required for prescribed gaming machines1December 2010 to 30November 2015176

3.4.32Duration of licence176

3.4.33Entitlement of former licensee on grant of new licence177


3.4.35Gaming operator's licence is non-transferable179

3.4.36Disciplinary action179

3.4.37Cancellation of gaming operator's licence180

Division 3BFurther licensing restrictions andrequirements182

3.4.37KDefinitions182

3.4.37LRestrictions on directors of licensee or operator182

3.4.37MLicensee and others not to be associated with certain activities183

3.4.37NChange in situation of licensee or operator184

Division 4Monitoring licence186

3.4.38Definitions186

3.4.39One licence189

3.4.40Minister may invite applications189

3.4.41Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for licence190

3.4.41AConsent required for reports and investigations190

3.4.42Application for monitoring licence191

3.4.43Report to Minister by Secretary on applications192

3.4.44Determination of applications193

3.4.45Prohibition on improper interference194

3.4.45AProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application195

3.4.46Issue of licence195

3.4.46AMonitoring licence not personal property195

3.4.47Licence conditions195

3.4.48Minister may refuse to issue monitoring licence if related agreements not entered into196

3.4.48ARelated agreements with monitoring licensee196

3.4.48BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements197

3.4.48CLimitation of monitoring licensee's civil liability197

3.4.48DRelated agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister198

3.4.48EMinister may determine certain damages that must be included in related agreements198

3.4.49Responsible gambling directions199

3.4.49AMonitoring licensee must establish and maintain approved linked jackpot trust accounts199

3.4.49BOperation of multiple venue linked jackpot arrangements without approved linked jackpot trust account prohibited199

3.4.49CPayments out of approved linked jackpot trust accounts200


3.4.51Extension of licence201

3.4.52Licence may authorise preparatory action201

3.4.53Publication and tabling203

3.4.54Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with monitoring204

3.4.55Transfer only under this Division204

3.4.56Application to transfer licence205

3.4.57Transfer of monitoring licence206

3.4.58Report to Minister by Commission208

3.4.59Related agreements209

3.4.59APublication and tabling209

3.4.59BRequest by licensee for amendment of licence211

3.4.59CAmendment of licence212

3.4.59CAProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence214

3.4.59DGrounds for disciplinary action214

3.4.59ECommission may take or recommend disciplinary action215

3.4.59FMinister may take disciplinary action217

3.4.59GSuspension of licence218

3.4.59GADisciplinary and other action against monitoring licenseepreparatory action219

3.4.59HEffect of licence suspension220

3.4.59ITemporary monitoring licence220

3.4.59JReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence222

3.4.59JAReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence issued for 90 days223

3.4.59KArrangements with former licensee223

3.4.59LFurther provisions for temporary licence224

3.4.59LARelated agreements with temporary licensee225

3.4.59LBNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements226

3.4.59LCLimitation of temporary licensee's civil liability226

3.4.59LDRelated agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister227

3.4.59LEMinister may determine certain damages that must be included in related agreements227

3.4.59LFAppointment of a monitoring services provider if monitoring licence not granted227

3.4.59LGAppointment of a monitoring services provider after monitoring licence suspended or cancelled230

3.4.59MSecretary may require further information234

3.4.59NUpdating information provided to Secretary235

3.4.59OUpdating information provided to Minister regarding licence application236

3.4.59PUpdating licence transfer application237

3.4.59QNo compensation payable for certain acts and omissions238

3.4.59RCompetition and Consumer Act and Competition Code239

Division 7Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers andTesters240

3.4.60The Roll240

3.4.61Application to be listed on Roll241

3.4.62Objections243


3.4.64Imposition and amendment of conditions245



3.4.67Voluntary removal from Roll249

3.4.68Payments etc. to venue operator unlawful249

3.4.68APublication of standard price lists250

Part 4AGaming machine entitlements251

Division 1Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements and authority conferred by them251

3.4A.1Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements251

3.4A.2Authority conferred by gaming machine entitlements252

Division 2Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules253

3.4A.3Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules253

3.4A.4Directions to the Commission in relation to allocation and transfers of gaming machine entitlements254

Division 3Creation and allocation of gaming machine entitlements254

3.4A.5Minister may create and allocate gaming machine entitlements254

3.4A.5AReview of regional and municipal limits for gaming machine entitlements257

3.4A.5BGaming machine entitlement not personal property258

3.4A.6Minister may refuse to allocate gaming machine entitlement if related agreements not entered into258

3.4A.6ADirections in relation to related agreements with Minister259

3.4A.6BNo compensation payable because of direction to enter related agreements under section 3.4A.6A259

3.4A.7Duration of gaming machine entitlements260

3.4A.8Gaming machine entitlements to be noted on Register261

3.4A.9Gaming machine entitlements may authorise preparatory action261

3.4A.10States rights in relation to allocated gaming machine entitlements263

3.4A.11No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of approval of venue263

3.4A.11ARelated agreements between venue operators and monitoring licensee264

3.4A.11BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements under section3.4A.11A265

3.4A.11CPayments for gaming machine entitlements must be made to Commission265

Division 4Amendment of gaming machine entitlement conditions265

3.4A.12Request for amendment of geographic area condition or venue condition265

3.4A.13Commission decision on the request266

3.4A.14Commission must record amendment in Register267

Division 5Transfer of gaming machine entitlements267

3.4A.15Fee payable for gaming machine entitlement transfers267

3.4A.16Gaming machine entitlements cannot be transferred to persons other than venue operators268

3.4A.17Gaming machine entitlements must be transferred in accordance with allocation and transfer rules268

3.4A.17ARelated agreements must be entered into before gaming machine entitlement may be transferred269

3.4A.18Gaming machine entitlements that are transferred before specified date269

3.4A.19Exemption from requirement to pay 75% of prescribed profit obtained on transfer270

3.4A.20Hospitals and Charities Fund271

Division 5APurchase by the State of gaming machine entitlements271

3.4A.20AApplication of Division271

3.4A.20BCommission to determine excess gaming machine entitlements272

3.4A.20CMinisterial Order for purchase of gaming machine entitlements272

3.4A.20DDeterminations for purpose of Division273

3.4A.20EInitial offers by State for purchase of gaming machine entitlements275

3.4A.20FFurther reduction of gaming machine entitlements275

3.4A.20GFurther offers by State for purchase of gaming machine entitlements277

3.4A.20HExtinguishment of gaming machine entitlements purchased for purpose of State limit reduction278

3.4A.20IExtinguishment on reduction of State limit278

3.4A.20JNo compensation payable279

Division 5BExtinguishment of unallocated or forfeited entitlements on reduction of State limit279

3.4A.20KMinisterial Order for extinguishment279

3.4A.20LEffect of Order280

3.4A.20MNo compensation payable281

Division 6Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements not used for conduct of gaming281

3.4A.21Definition281

3.4A.22Meaning of relevant holding period281

3.4A.23Gaming under gaming machine entitlements must be commenced within relevant holding period282

3.4A.24Gaming machine entitlements forfeited to State if gaming not commenced within relevant holding period282

3.4A.25Commission may extend relevant holding period283

Division 7Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following disciplinary action, surrender of licence or expiry284

3.4A.26Gaming machine entitlements forfeited if venue operator's licence cancelled, surrendered or not renewed284

Division 8Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following default under relatedagreement285

3.4A.27Gaming machine entitlements forfeited if venue operator defaults under related agreement285

Division 8AForfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following offers to purchase thoseentitlements286

3.4A.27AForfeiture to Stateafter reduction of regional or municipal district limit286

Division 9Extinguishment of interests and rights in gaming machine entitlements287

3.4A.28Extinguishment287

3.4A.29No compensation payable because of extinguishment287

Division 10Forfeited gaming machine entitlements287

3.4A.30Application of Division287

3.4A.31No compensation payable because of forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements287

3.4A.32Amounts owed to the State in relation to gaming machine entitlements become immediately payable288

3.4A.33Payment of proceeds from forfeited gaming machine entitlements that are allocated again288

Division 11General289

3.4A.34Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code authorisation289

Part 5Control of gaming291

Division 1Manufacturing and obtaining gamingmachines291

3.5.1Manufacture, sale, supply, obtaining or possession of gaming machines291

3.5.2Gaming machine contracts to be approved by Commission293

Division 2Controls over gaming machines andgames294

3.5.3Commission's standards for gaming machine types and games294

3.5.4Approval of gaming machine types and games294

3.5.5Variation of gaming machine types and games295

3.5.6Withdrawal of approval297

3.5.7Linked jackpots unlawful without approval298

3.5.7ALinked jackpot arrangements unlawful without approval299

3.5.7BApproval of linked jackpot arrangements299

3.5.7CWithdrawal of approval301

3.5.8Identification of machines302

3.5.9Gaming prohibited on unprotected devices303

3.5.10Unlawful interference with equipment or systems303

3.5.11Protection of sensitive areas of gaming equipment or monitoring equipment304

3.5.12Testing of electronic monitoring system306

3.5.13Approval of electronic monitoring systems308

3.5.15Installation and storage of gaming machines309

3.5.16Certificates of installationgaming equipment and monitoring equipment310

3.5.17Offence to play gaming machine not installed as authorised312

3.5.17AGaming machines must be connected to approved electronic monitoring system312

3.5.17BGaming machines must be connected to approved electronic monitoring system312

3.5.17COffence to interfere with an electronic monitoring system313

3.5.18Gaming only permitted in gaming machine areas313

3.5.19Gaming tokens313

3.5.20Malfunction of gaming machines314

3.5.21Defective gaming machines not allowed314

3.5.22After hours gaming315

3.5.23The Commission's rules316

3.5.24Disallowance of rules317

3.5.25Inspection of rules318

3.5.26Rules to be enforced319

3.5.27Commission may give directions319

3.5.28Inducements, cheating etc.320

Division 3Responsible gaming measures322

Subdivision 1General measures322

3.5.29Banning large denomination note acceptors and autoplay facilities322

3.5.30Spin rates322

3.5.31Credit etc.323

3.5.32Limiting withdrawals and advances from cash facilities323

3.5.33Payment of accumulated credits and cashing of cheques324

3.5.33APlaying of gaming machines by intoxicated persons prohibited325

Subdivision 2Automatic teller machine and alternative cash access facility measures326

3.5.33BDefinitions326

3.5.33CAutomatic teller machines and alternative cash access facilities prohibited in approved venues not on racecourses327

3.5.33DLimiting placement of automatic teller machines and alternative cash access facilities on racecourses327

3.5.33EApplication for approval328

3.5.33FApprovals328

3.5.33GMinisterial directions as to approvals329

3.5.33HConditions of approvals330

3.5.33IAmendment of conditions of approvalsApplications by venue operators331

3.5.33JReview of approvals331

3.5.33KAmendment of conditions of approvalsBy the Commission333

3.5.33LFunctions and powers under this Subdivision may be performed or exercised by a single Commissioner333

3.5.33MAppeal333

3.5.33NNo compensation payable334

Division 4Gaming machine advertising334

3.5.34AAProhibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by or on behalf of venue operators and casino operators334

3.5.34ABProhibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by or on behalf of gaming operators336

3.5.34ACProhibition on printing gaming machine advertising on player cards338

3.5.34Prohibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by others339

3.5.35Prohibition on displaying gaming machine related signs341

3.5.35AResponsible gambling signs342

Division 5Loyalty schemes342

3.5.36Preconditions for allowing participation in loyalty scheme342

3.5.36AContent of written statement343

3.5.36BSetting limits under loyalty scheme344

3.5.36CExcluded persons345

3.5.36DLoyalty scheme must use same equipment as pre-commitment system346

3.5.37Player activity statements348

3.5.38Suspension of person who fails to collect their player activity statement349

3.5.39Opting out of loyalty schemes350

3.5.40No advertising to people suspended or removed from loyalty schemes350

3.5.41Loyalty scheme participant information352

Division 6Removal of people from approvedvenues353

3.5.42Application of Division353

3.5.43Removal of certain persons353

Part 6Returns to players, levies and taxes355

Division 1Returns to players355

3.6.1Returns to players355

3.6.1AReturns to players on expiry of gaming operator's licences355

Division 2Taxes and levies356

3.6.2Definitions356

3.6.3Health benefit levy357

3.6.3AHealth benefit levyfinancial year 2012 to 2013358

3.6.4Hypothecation of health benefit levy359

3.6.5Holder of gaming operator's licence to pay supervision charge359

3.6.5AVenue operators to pay supervision charge359

3.6.6Taxation360

3.6.6ATaxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with pub licences362

3.6.6BTaxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with club licences364

3.6.7Additional tax for holder of gaming operator's licence367

3.6.8Declaration for club venue operators to pay different tax in some circumstances368

3.6.9Community benefit statements370

3.6.9AMinisterial directions as to requirements of community benefit statements373

3.6.10Interest on late payment373

3.6.11Hospitals and charities and mental health levy374

3.6.12Payment to Community Support Fund375

Division 3Unclaimed winnings376

3.6.13Unclaimed winnings376

Part 7Compliance requirements378


3.7.1Definition378

3.7.2Application of Part378

Division 2Banking, accounting and auditing378

3.7.3Banking378

3.7.4Accounting records379

3.7.5Books etc. to be kept on the premises380

Division 2AApproved linked jackpot trust account compliance requirements381

3.7.6Banking381

3.7.6AAAccounting records in relation to approved linked jackpot trust accounts382

3.7.6ABFunctions of Commission under this Division may be performed by any commissioner382

Division 3Other requirements383

3.7.6ADirections to gaming operator to provide informationetc.383

3.7.6BDirections to monitoring licensee to provide informationetc.384

3.7.6CNo compensation payable385

3.7.6DDirections to monitoring licensee385

Part 8Legacy monitoring systems387

Division 1Preliminary387

3.8.1Definitions387

3.8.2Meaning of legacy monitoring system388

3.8.3Meaning of specified monitoring system information388

3.8.4Authorised persons389

Division 2Information gathering powers389

3.8.5Minister may direct legacy monitoring system owners to provide information and documents389

Division 3Due diligence powers390

3.8.6Access notice390

3.8.7Access powers391

3.8.8What can the Minister or authorised person do after service of access notice?392

3.8.9Specified persons must give information to Minister or authorised persons393

3.8.10Direction to provide reasonable assistance395

3.8.11Offences relating to obstruction of Minister or authorised persons397

Division 4Other matters397

3.8.12No compensation payable397

3.8.13Compliance with certain directions is not a breach of contract, breach of confidence or any other civil wrong397

Part 8APre-commitment from 1December2015398



Division 2Pre-commitment direction, approval and testing399

3.8A.2Pre-commitment direction399

3.8A.3Monitoring licensee must not provide unapproved pre-commitment system400

3.8A.4Commission may approve precommitment system400

3.8A.5Testing of pre-commitment system401

Division 3Obligations of monitoring licensee, venue operators and casino operators402


3.8A.7Certificates of installationplayer account equipment and parts of a precommitment system402

3.8A.8Monitoring licensee must ensure that precommitment system complies with standards and operational requirements403

3.8A.9Player account equipment must comply with regulations and standards404

3.8A.10Offence for operator failing to ensure proper installation of player account equipment405

3.8A.11Player cards must comply with regulations and standards405

3.8A.12Operators must ensure functioning of player account equipment and connection to pre-commitment system406

3.8A.13Offence for operator to permit gaming on gaming machine using alternative limit setting scheme407

Division 4Related agreements407


3.8A.15Related agreement between monitoring licensee and venue operator or casino operator408

3.8A.16Related agreement between Minister and venue operator or casino operator408

3.8A.17Content of direction409

3.8A.18Direction to enter into related agreement must be complied with409

3.8A.19No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreement under section3.8A.15 or3.8A.16409

Division 4AStandard venue conditions410

3.8A.19AMinister may determine standard venue conditions410

3.8A.19BPublication and effect of standard venue conditions410

3.8A.19CNo compensation for determination of standard venue conditions411

Division 5Provision of information411


3.8A.21Directions to monitoring licensee to provide information concerning precommitment411

3.8A.22No compensation payable412

3.8A.23Provision of information for research purposes412

Division 6Confidentiality412

3.8A.24Definition412

3.8A.25Restriction on disclosure of pre-commitment information412

3.8A.25ADisclosure to courts and tribunals permitted with Ministerial approval413

3.8A.26Disclosure with consent permitted413

3.8A.27Disclosure to enforcement agencies permitted413

3.8A.28Disclosure for performance of functions413

3.8A.29Disclosure of lawfully publicly available information permitted413

3.8A.30Disclosure of de-identified information for research purposes414

Part 9General415

Division 1Declared operator of gaming operator's licence415

3.9.1Minister may declare company to be operator415

3.9.2Application for approval416

3.9.3Approval of a wholly-owned subsidiary416


3.9.4Prohibition on recovery of costs of investigating persons on Roll or their associates417

3.9.5Appeals418

3.9.6Injunctions to prevent contraventions etc.419

Chapter 4Wagering and betting421


4.1.1Purpose421

4.1.2Definitions422

4.1.3Exemption of totalisators424

Part 2General authorisation for wagering and betting426

Division 1Legality of wagering and betting426

4.2.1Wagering and approved betting competitions426

4.2.1AConduct of betting exchanges426

4.2.2Use of totalisator lawful426

4.2.3Approval of totalisator equipment427

Division 1ARegulation of publication and use of race fields428

4.2.3ARestrictions on publication and use of race fields428

4.2.3BApplication for race field publication and use approval429

4.2.3CPublication and use approval429

4.2.3DTribunal review431

4.2.3ECompetition and Consumer Act and Competition Code432

Division 2Betting rules433

4.2.4Totalisator or approved betting competition not to be conducted without rules433

4.2.4ABetting exchange rules433

4.2.5Licensee to make betting rules434

4.2.6Disallowance of betting rules or betting exchange rules437

4.2.7Commission may direct wagering and betting licensee to deal with certain bets438

Division 3Conduct of wagering and betting by wagering and betting licensee439

4.2.8Acceptance of wagers and bets439

4.2.9Agents of licensee439

4.2.10Investigation of complaints440

4.2.11Termination of certain agent agreements441

Part 3Wagering licence and gaming licence443

Division 1Authority of licences443

4.3.1Wagering licence443

4.3.2Gaming licence443

4.3.3One licence443

4.3.4Licences non-transferable444

4.3.4AApplication of Part444

Division 2Grant of licences444

4.3.5Application for licences444

4.3.6Matters to be considered in determining application445

4.3.7Recommendation on application446

4.3.8Grant of licences447

4.3.9Duration of licences and licence conditions448

4.3.10Amendment of licence conditions448

4.3.10AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence448

4.3.11Powers of licensee under Corporations Act not affected448

Division 3Entitlement of former licensee449

4.3.12Entitlement of former licensee on grant of new licences449

4.3.13What is the licence value of the former licences?449

4.3.14When must the payment be made?451

Division 4Operators452

4.3.15Appointment of operators452


4.3.17Approval of wholly-owned subsidiary453

Division 6Further licensing restrictions and requirements454

4.3.28Restrictions on directors of licensee or operator454

4.3.29Licensee and others not to be associated with certain activities455

Division 7Disciplinary action and cancellation456


4.3.32Cancellation of both licences457

4.3.33Appointment of temporary licensee if licence cancelled459

Division 8Further obligation to provideinformation460

4.3.34Directions to wagering licensee to provide information460

Part 3AWagering and betting licence462

Division 1AAInterpretation462

4.3A.1AADefinitions462

Division 1Authority and number of wagering and betting licences464

4.3A.1Authority of wagering and betting licence464

4.3A.2One licence465

Division 2Licensing procedure465

4.3A.3Registration of interest465

4.3A.4Report to Minister by Secretary on registrations of interest469

4.3A.5Application for licence469

4.3A.6Report to Minister by Secretary on applications471

4.3A.7Determination of applications471

4.3A.7AProhibition on improper interference474

4.3A.7BProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application474

4.3A.8Issue of licence475

4.3A.8AWagering and betting licence not personal property475

4.3A.9Licence conditions476

4.3A.10Minister may refuse to issue wagering and betting licence if related agreements not entered into476

4.3A.10AARelated agreements with wagering and betting licensee476

4.3A.10ABNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements477

4.3A.10AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence478

4.3A.11Duration of licence478

4.3A.12Licence may authorise preparatory action479

4.3A.13Premium payment480

4.3A.13APenalty interest for late payment480

4.3A.13BRecovery of amounts481

4.3A.14Publication and tabling481

4.3A.15Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with wagering and betting482

4.3A.15AAppointment of wagering and betting operator483

4.3A.15BApproval of wholly-owned subsidiary483

4.3A.15CRights and obligations of wagering and betting operator484

Division 3Transfer of licence485

4.3A.16Transfer only under this Division485

4.3A.17Application to transfer licence485

4.3A.18Transfer of wagering and betting licence486

4.3A.19Report to Minister by Commission489

4.3A.20Related agreements490

4.3A.21Publication and tabling490

Division 4Amendment and surrender of licence492

4.3A.22Request by licensee for amendment of licence492

4.3A.23Amendment of licence493

4.3A.23AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence495

4.3A.24Surrender of licence496

Division 5Monitoring and disciplinary action496

4.3A.26Grounds for disciplinary action496

4.3A.27Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action498

4.3A.28Minister may take disciplinary action499

4.3A.29Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings501

4.3A.30Effect of licence suspension501

4.3A.30ADisciplinary and other action against wagering and betting licenseepreparatory action501

Division 6Temporary wagering and bettinglicence502

4.3A.31Temporary wagering and betting licence502

4.3A.32Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence505

4.3A.32AReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence issued for 90days506

4.3A.33Arrangements with former licensee507

4.3A.34Further provisions for temporary licence507

4.3A.34AARelated agreements with temporary wagering and betting licensee508

4.3A.34ABNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements509

Division 6ABetting exchanges510

4.3A.34ADefinitions510

4.3A.34BApproval of telecommunication devices by Commission513

4.3A.34CLicensee not to enable betting by way of a betting exchange on races, competitions or events without relevant consent513

4.3A.34DLicensee must conduct a betting exchange by way of certain telecommunication devices514

4.3A.34ECommission or controlling body may request information514

4.3A.34FCompliance with information notice515

4.3A.34GOffences by the wagering and betting licensee as operator of betting exchange515

4.3A.34HOffence by direct participant516

4.3A.34IOffence by a person who has an interest in the outcome of a brokered betting event516

4.3A.34JOffence by the owner of a horse to bet through betting exchange517

4.3A.34KOffence by the owner of a greyhound to bet through betting exchange517

Division 6BRequirements in relation to registeredplayers518

4.3A.34LVerification of registered player's identity518

4.3A.34MWagering and betting funds of registered players518

4.3A.34NDisclosure of names of registered players520

Division 7Further information-gathering powers and obligations521


4.3A.36Secretary may require further information521

4.3A.37Updating information provided to Secretary523

4.3A.38Updating information provided to Minister regarding registration of interest or licence application523

4.3A.39Updating licence transfer application525

4.3A.39ADirections to provide information526

4.3A.39BDirections to licensees527


4.3A.40Powers of Secretary527

Part 4On-course wagering permit528

Division 1Authority of permit528

4.4.1On-course wagering permit528

Division 2Grant of permit528

4.4.2Application for permit528

4.4.3Matters to be considered in determining application529

4.4.4Grant of permit530

4.4.5Permit is non-transferable531

Division 3Conduct of on-course wagering531

4.4.6Compliance with betting rules531

4.4.7Racing industry and licensee531

Division 4Commissions, dividends and taxes531

4.4.8Commissions531

4.4.9Dividends532

4.4.10Wagering tax533

4.4.11Hospitals and Charities Fund533

4.4.12Supervision charge533


4.4.13Unclaimed refunds and dividends534

Part 5Approved betting competitions and sports betting535


4.5.1Definitions535

4.5.2Events and betting competitions that cannot be approved under this Part536

Division 2Approved betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound racing536

4.5.3Approval of betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound races536

4.5.4Notice of approval537

4.5.5Variation and revocation of approval537

Division 3Approval of other events for bettingpurposes538

4.5.6Approval of events for betting purposes538

4.5.7What kinds of events can be approved?538

4.5.8What must Commission consider in approving events?539

4.5.9Designation of sports betting events540

4.5.10Notice and publication requirements540

4.5.11Variation and revocation of approval540

Division 3AApproval of simulated racing events541

4.5.11AApproval of simulated racing events for betting purposes541

4.5.11BWhat must Commission consider in approving simulated racing events?542

4.5.11CNotice and publication requirements542

4.5.11DVariation and revocation of approval543

4.5.11EApproval does not limit Minister's power to approve keno game under Chapter 6A543

Division 4Approval or declaration of sports controlling bodies for sports betting purposes543


4.5.13Objections544

4.5.14Matters to be considered in determining applications for approval545

4.5.15Determination of applications and duration of approval546

4.5.15ADeclaration of sports controlling body from another jurisdiction546


4.5.17Variation and revocation of approval or declaration548

4.5.18Surrender of approval or declaration549

4.5.19Change in situation of sports controlling body549

4.5.20Tribunal reviews549

Division 5Requirements on sports betting providers550

4.5.21What is offering a betting service?550

4.5.22Prohibition on offering betting service without agreement or determination551

4.5.23Agreement of sports controlling body552

4.5.24Application for Commission determination if no sports controlling body agreement552

4.5.25Procedure on application553

4.5.26Determination of Commission553

4.5.27Variation and revocation of determination555

4.5.28Costs of investigating applications556

Division 6Prohibition of betting contingencies557

4.5.29Commission may prohibit betting on contingencies557


4.5.31Offence to offer bets on prohibited betting contingencies559

Division 7Monitoring integrity in sports betting560

4.5.32Sports controlling body to notify Commission560

4.5.33Direction to sports controlling body to provide information about integrity mechanisms561

Part 5ABookmaker and bookmaking related registrations562


4.5A.2Application for registration as bookmaker562

4.5A.3Application for registration as bookmaker's key employee563

4.5A.4Determination of application for registration as bookmaker563

4.5A.5Determination of application for registration as bookmaker's key employee565

4.5A.6Certificate of registration and identity card565

4.5A.7Duration of registration as bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee566

4.5A.8Nominee of corporation566

4.5A.9Application of registered bookmakers to be in partnerships568

4.5A.10Approval of registered bookmakers to be in partnerships568

4.5A.10AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of registration for a bookmaker570

4.5A.11Conditions of registration570

4.5A.12Amendment of conditions570

4.5A.13Registration renewal571

4.5A.14Disciplinary action against registered bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee572

4.5A.14ASuspension of a bookmaker's registration pending criminal proceedings575

4.5A.14BSuspension of a bookmaker's key employee's registration pending criminal proceedings576

4.5A.15Review by VCAT of registrations as a bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee576

4.5A.16Time limit for applying for review577

4.5A.17Registered bookmaker must not engage convicted person578

Part 6Commissions, dividends and taxes579

Division 1Wagering579

4.6.1Commissions579

4.6.2Dividends579

4.6.3Wagering tax581

4.6.3AWagering tax review584

Division 2Approved betting competitions584

4.6.4Commissionstotalisators584

4.6.5Dividends584

4.6.6TaxApproved betting competitions586

Division 2AApproved simulated racing events587

4.6.6ATaxApproved simulated racing events587

Division 2BBetting exchanges588

4.6.6BTaxBetting exchange commissions588

Division 3Supervision charge589

4.6.7Licensee to pay charge589

4.6.7AWagering and betting licensee to pay charge589


4.6.8Hospitals and Charities Fund590

4.6.9Unclaimed refunds, dividends and prizes590

Part 7Offences592

4.7.1AADefinition592

4.7.2Offences relating to totalisators and approved betting competitions592

4.7.3Tickets purportedly issued by licensee595

4.7.4Offence related to payment of dividends or prizes595


4.7.6Offence to extend credit etc.597

4.7.7Gambling by intoxicated persons prohibited597

4.7.8Appropriate advertising standards required597

4.7.9Prescribed statement to be included in advertisements598

4.7.10Offence to offer inducement to open betting account598


Division 1Banking, accounting and auditing599


4.8.2Banking599

4.8.3Accounts601

4.8.4Books etc. to be kept on the premises602

4.8.5Audit of books, accounts and financial statements604

Division 2Reporting605

4.8.6Submission of reports605

Part 9Other matters607

4.9.1Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code607

Chapter 5Lotteries610


5.1.1Purposes610

5.1.2Definitions610

5.1.3Application of Chapter611

Part 2Public lotteries612

Division 1Legality of public lotteries612

5.2.1Public lotteries declared lawful612

5.2.1AApproval of computer system etc.612

Division 2Public lottery rules613

5.2.2Lottery rules613

5.2.3When do lottery rules come into force?614

5.2.4Publication and inspection of lottery rules614

5.2.5Disallowance of lottery rules615

Division 3Conduct of public lotteries616

5.2.6Supervision of public lottery draws by Commission's representative616

5.2.7Licensee to record entries617

5.2.9Licensee not to act as credit provider618

5.2.10Non-monetary prizes618

5.2.11Prohibition of certain schemes618

5.2.12Publicity concerning prizewinners619

Part 3Public lottery licences621


5.3.1AADefinitions621

Division 1Number and type of public lottery licences623

5.3.1Minister determines number and type of public lottery licences623

5.3.2Which public lotteries can be licensed?624


5.3.2ARegistration of interest624

5.3.3Application for licence626

5.3.4Report to Minister by Commission627


5.3.5AProhibition on improper interference629

5.3.5BProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application629

5.3.6Issue of licence629

5.3.7Licence conditions630

5.3.7AAncillary agreements631

5.3.7BResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence631


5.3.8ALicence may authorise preparatory action632

5.3.9Premium payment633

5.3.10Licence is non-transferable633

5.3.11Publication and tabling634

5.3.12Inspection of licence635

5.3.13Register of licences635

Division 3Appointing subsidiaries to conduct public lotteries635

5.3.14Appointment of subsidiaries635

5.3.15Approval of subsidiary636

5.3.15AEngaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with public lotteries636

Division 4Amending and surrendering licences637

5.3.16Request by licensee for amendment of licence637

5.3.17Notification of other affected licensees637

5.3.18Objection by other licensees638

5.3.19Amendment of licence638

5.3.19AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence640

5.3.20Surrender of licence640

Division 5Disciplinary action640

5.3.21Grounds for disciplinary action640

5.3.22Commission may recommend disciplinary action641

5.3.23Minister may take disciplinary action642

5.3.24Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings643

5.3.25Effect of licence suspension644

5.3.26Application of Division to appointed subsidiaries644

Division 6Temporary public lottery licences644

5.3.27Temporary public lottery licences644

5.3.28Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary public lottery licence647

5.3.28AReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary public lottery licence issued for 90days648

5.3.29Arrangements with former licensee648

5.3.30Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of temporary licence649

Part 4Returns to players and taxes650



Division 2Taxes650


5.4.3Public lottery tax651

5.4.4Penalty interest for late payment652

5.4.5Recovery of amounts652

5.4.6Application of tax proceeds653

5.4.7Sharing tax with other jurisdictions653


Division 1Financial recording and reporting656

5.5.1Licensee to keep accounts and records656

5.5.2Annual financial statements656

5.5.6Subsidiaries to comply with Division656

Division 2Other requirements657

5.5.6ADirections to provide information etc.657

5.5.7Directions to licensees658

5.5.8Claims for prize658

5.5.9Unclaimed prizes659

5.5.10Complaints660

Part 7Trade promotion lotteries662

Division 1Legality of trade promotion lotteries662

5.7.1Trade promotion lotteries declared lawful662

5.7.2Conduct of trade promotion lotteries662

Division 4Compliance and offences664

5.7.16AADefinitions664

5.7.16Conducting trade promotion lottery in contravention of Actetc.665

5.7.16AVenue operators must not conduct trade promotion lotteries in relation to gaming665

5.7.18AGaming machine play restrictions to be included trade promotion lottery advertisements666

5.7.18BCommission determinations about the manner of display of gaming machine play restrictions666


5.7.20Commissioner may perform Commission's functions667

Chapter 6Club keno668


6.1.1Purpose668

6.1.2Definitions668

Part 2Club keno games669

Division 1Legality of club keno games669

6.2.1Club keno games conducted by participants are lawful669

6.2.2Authorisation for club keno games669

6.2.3Club keno not subject to Chapter 3669

6.2.4Club Keno games may be conducted in approved venues669

Division 2Conducting club keno games670

6.2.5Sale of tickets670

6.2.6Agents of participants670

6.2.6AApproval of club keno system670

6.2.6BSecurity of certain equipment671

6.2.6CResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct671

6.2.7Defective machinery etc.671

6.2.8Unlawful interference with club keno system672

6.2.9Use of defective club keno machinery etc.672

6.2.10Credit etc.673

6.2.11Club keno rules673

6.2.12Commencement of rules674

6.2.13Publication and inspection of club keno rules674

6.2.14Disallowance of club keno rules675

Part 3Returns to players, taxes and levies677



Division 2Taxes and levies677

6.3.2Duty payable by participants677

6.3.3Hospitals, charities and mental health levy679

Division 3Unclaimed prizes679

6.3.4Unclaimed prizes679


Division 1Accounting records681

6.4.1Accounting records681

Division 2Complaints681

6.4.5Investigation of complaints681

Part 5Approval of subsidiaries683

6.5.1Minister may declare company to be participant683


6.5.3Approval of a wholly-owned subsidiary684

Part 6General687

6.6.1Directions to participants to provide information687

Chapter 6AKeno688


6A.1.1Purpose688

6A.1.2Definitions688

6A.1.3Keno linked jackpot arrangements689

Part 2Keno games690

Division 1Legality of keno games690

6A.2.1Keno games conducted under this Chapter are lawful690

6A.2.2Keno not subject to Chapter 3690

Division 2Conducting keno games690

6A.2.3Sale of tickets690

6A.2.4Agents of licensee690

6A.2.4ATermination of certain agent agreements691

6A.2.5Approval of keno system692

6A.2.6Security of certain equipment693

6A.2.7Defective machinery, equipment and computer systems693

6A.2.8Unlawful interference with keno system694

6A.2.9Use of defective keno machinery, equipment or computer system694

6A.2.10Credit and loans694

6A.2.11Keno rules695

6A.2.12Commencement of rules696

6A.2.13Publication and inspection of keno rules696

6A.2.14Disallowance of keno rules697

Part 2AApproval of games as keno games699

6A.2A.1Approval of keno games for betting purposes699

6A.2A.2Notice and publication requirements700

6A.2A.3Variation and revocation of approval700

6A.2A.4Approval does not limit Commission's power to approve simulated racing events under Chapter4700

Part 3Keno licence701


6A.3.1AADefinitions701

Division 1Authority and number of keno licences703

6A.3.1Authority of keno licence703

6A.3.2One licence703


6A.3.3Registration of interest704

6A.3.4Report to Minister by Secretary on registrations of interest706

6A.3.5Application for licence706

6A.3.6Report to Minister by Secretary on applications708

6A.3.7Determination of applications708

6A.3.7AProhibition on improper interference710

6A.3.7BProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application711

6A.3.8Issue of licence711

6A.3.8AKeno licence not personal property711

6A.3.9Licence conditions712

6A.3.9AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence712

6A.3.10Minister may refuse to issue keno licence if related agreements not entered into712

6A.3.10ARelated agreements with keno licensee712

6A.3.10BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements713

6A.3.11Duration of licence713

6A.3.12Licence may authorise preparatory action714

6A.3.13Premium payment715

6A.3.13APenalty interest for late payment715

6A.3.13BRecovery of amounts715

6A.3.14Publication and tabling716

6A.3.15Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with keno games717

Division 3Transfer of licence718

6A.3.16Transfer only under this Division718

6A.3.17Application to transfer licence718

6A.3.18Transfer of a keno licence719

6A.3.19Report to Minister by Commission721

6A.3.20Related agreements722

6A.3.21Publication and tabling722

Division 4Amendment and surrender of licence724

6A.3.22Request by licensee for amendment of licence724

6A.3.23Amendment of licence725

6A.3.23AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence727

6A.3.24Surrender of licence728

Division 5Monitoring and disciplinary action728

6A.3.26Grounds for disciplinary action728

6A.3.27Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action729

6A.3.28Minister may take disciplinary action731

6A.3.29Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings732

6A.3.30Effect of licence suspension732

6A.3.30ADisciplinary and other action against keno licenseepreparatory action733

Division 6Temporary keno licence733

6A.3.31Temporary keno licence733

6A.3.32Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary keno licence735

6A.3.32AReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary keno licence issued for 90days736

6A.3.33Arrangements with former licensee736

6A.3.34Further provisions for temporary licence737

6A.3.34ARelated agreements with temporary keno licensee738

6A.3.34BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements739

Division 7Further information-gathering powers and obligations739


6A.3.36Secretary may require further information740

6A.3.37Updating information provided to Secretary741

6A.3.38Updating information provided to Minister regarding registration of interest or licence application742

6A.3.39Updating licence transfer application743

6A.3.39ADirections to provide information744

6A.3.39BDirections to licensee745

6A.3.39CClaim for prize745

6A.3.39DUnclaimed prizes746


6A.3.40Powers of Secretary747

Part 4Returns to players, taxes and funds748


6A.4.1Returns to players748

Division 2Taxes748

6A.4.2Duty payable by licensee748

Division 3Supervision charge750

6A.4.3Supervision charge750

Division 4Funds751

6A.4.4Hospitals and Charities Fund and Mental Health Fund751


Division 1Accounting records752

6A.5.1Accounting records752

Division 2Complaints752

6A.5.2Investigation of complaints752

Part 6Other matters753

6A.6.1Trade Practices Act and Competition Code753

Chapter 7Interactive gaming754


7.1.1Purpose754

7.1.2Definitions754

7.1.3Meaning of interactive game756

7.1.4Meaning of approved game758

7.1.5Participating jurisdictions758

7.1.6Territorial application of this Chapter759

Part 2General authorisation for interactivegaming760

7.2.1Lawful activities760

7.2.2Offence to conduct unauthorised interactive gaming760

Part 3Interactive gaming licences762


7.3.1Application for interactive gaming licence762


7.3.3Suitability of applicant to hold interactive gaming licence764

7.3.4Suitability of associates765



7.3.6Changing conditions of licence766

7.3.7Interactive gaming licence non-transferable767

7.3.8Surrender of interactive gaming licence767


7.3.9Definitions767

7.3.10Grounds for disciplinary action768

7.3.11Taking disciplinary action770


7.3.13Suspension of interactive gaming licence pending criminal proceedings771

7.3.14Effect of licence suspension771

Division 3Endorsement of licence771

7.3.15Power to executors, trustees etc. to carry on business under licence771

7.3.16Effect of endorsements772

7.3.17Licence lapses if not endorsed773

Part 4Control of interactive gaming774

Division 1Player registration774

7.4.1Player registration and acceptance of wagers774

7.4.3Verification of player's identity774

Division 2General conduct of interactive gaming775

7.4.4Compliance with certain conditions775

7.4.5Licensed testers to test interactive gaming equipment776

7.4.6Offence for licensed provider to participate etc.776

7.4.7Commission's power to restrict participation in approved games by gaming officials776

7.4.8Licensed provider not to act as credit provider777

Division 3Players' funds and prizes777

7.4.9Players funds777

7.4.10Funds held on behalf of players777

7.4.11Inactive players778

7.4.12Disposal of unclaimed non-monetary prizes778

7.4.13Claims for prize779

7.4.14Monetary prizes not claimed within 2years780

7.4.15Power to withhold prizes in certain cases780

Division 4Responsible gambling measures781

7.4.16Limitation on amount wagered781

7.4.17Self-exclusion order782

Part 5Returns to players and taxes784



Division 2Taxes784


7.5.3Interactive gaming tax785

7.5.4Returns for calculation of tax786

7.5.5Penalty interest for late payment787

7.5.6Recovery of amounts787

7.5.7Revenue offences787


Division 1Directions789

7.6.1Directions789

Division 2Complaint handling789

7.6.2Inquiries about complaints789

Part 8Tribunal reviews792

7.8.1Review by Tribunal792

Chapter 8Community and charitablegaming794


8.1.1Purpose794

8.1.2Definitions794

Part 2Legality of community and charitable gaming797

8.2.1Community and charitable gaming declared lawful797

8.2.2Minor gaming must be in accordance with Chapteretc.797

8.2.3Permit not required for raffle where prize value $5000 or less798

8.2.4Bingo sessions conducted by or on behalf of community or charitable organisations798

8.2.4ABingo sessions conducted by others799

8.2.5Disclosure if raffle proceeds to be paid to or for a political party800

Part 3Community or charitable organisations801

Division 1Community or charitable organisations801

8.3.1Application to be declared as a community or charitable organisation801

8.3.2Commission may require further information etc.801

8.3.3Commission may make declaration802

8.3.4Can the applicant appeal?803

8.3.5Commission to determine appeal803

8.3.6Duration of declaration804

8.3.6ARenewal of declaration804

8.3.7Commission may require organisation to show cause805

8.3.8Organisation may make submissions805

8.3.9Revocation of declaration806

8.3.10Appeal to Supreme Court806

8.3.11Suspension of declaration807

8.3.11AInvestigation of community or charitable organisations808

8.3.11BProvision of information808

Division 2Minor gaming permits810

8.3.12Application for minor gaming permit810

8.3.13Determination of application811

8.3.14What does a minor gaming permit authorise?812

8.3.15Duration of minor gaming permit812

8.3.16Nominee of organisation812

8.3.17Amendment of permit conditions813

8.3.18Appeal814





8.3.22Performance of functions818

Part 4Conduct of community and charitable gaming819

Division 1Lucky envelopes819

8.4.1Lucky envelopes must comply with prescribed standards819

8.4.2Lucky envelopes only to be supplied to permit holder819

Division 2Bingo819

8.4.2ANotification of intention to conduct or cease conducting bingo sessions819

8.4.2BNominees821

8.4.2CNotification of large bingo prizes822

8.4.2DBingo rules822

8.4.2ERules binding unless Commission approves a variation823

8.4.2FCommission may require notification of bingo rules824

8.4.3Bingo equipment must comply with prescribed standards824

8.4.4Restriction on supply of bingo equipment825

8.4.5Braille bingo tickets826

8.4.6Community or charitable organisation may contract with bingo centre operator to conduct bingo826

8.4.7Expenses operators can charge for bingo828

8.4.7APayment of prize money and cashing of cheques828

Division 3Bingo pooling schemes829

8.4.8When can a pooling scheme operate?829

8.4.9Membership of pooling scheme829

8.4.10Pooling scheme rules830

8.4.11Commission may specify matters for rules830

8.4.12Disallowance of rules831

8.4.13Scheme administrator831

8.4.14Amendment of rules832

8.4.15Declaration of interest833

8.4.16Application to political parties833

Division 4Disciplinary action against community or charitable organisations in relation to bingo834




8.4.20Appeal837

Part 5Bingo centres839

Division 1Licensing of bingo centre operators839

8.5.1Requirement to be licensed839

8.5.2Application for licence839

8.5.3Application procedure839

8.5.4Objections840

8.5.5Responsible authority's report841





8.5.9Nominee of licensee843

8.5.10Licence non-transferable846

8.5.11Licence renewal846




8.5.15Effect and maximum period of suspension of bingo centre operator's licence852

8.5.16Suspension of bingo centre operator's licence pending criminal proceedings852

8.5.17Licence document to be surrendered852

8.5.18Provisional bingo centre operator's licence853

Division 3Compliance requirements andmonitoring853

8.5.37Accounts and financial statements853

8.5.38Returns to the Commission854

8.5.42Gaming machines in bingo centres854

Part 5ACommercial raffle organisers855

8.5A.1Definition855

8.5A.2Requirement to be licensed855

8.5A.3Commission may require person to show cause855

8.5A.4Appeal856

8.5A.5Application for licence856

8.5A.6Objections857

8.5A.7Matters to be considered in determining applications858

8.5A.8Determination of application859

8.5A.8AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence860

8.5A.9Duration of licence860

8.5A.10Nominee of licensee860

8.5A.11Licence non-transferable862

8.5A.12Licence renewal862

8.5A.13Amendment of conditions863

8.5A.14Disciplinary action864

8.5A.15Letter of censure867

8.5A.16Effect and maximum period of suspension of commercial raffle organiser's licence868

8.5A.17Suspension of commercial raffle organiser's licence pending criminal proceedings868

8.5A.18Licence document to be surrendered868

8.5A.19Provisional commercial raffle organiser's licence869

8.5A.23Community or charitable organisation may contract with licensee to conduct raffle869

8.5A.24Expenses licensee can charge for raffle870

8.5A.25Promotion of raffle870

8.5A.26Accounts and financial statements871

8.5A.27Returns to the Commission872

Part 6General compliance requirements873

Division 1Banking and records873

8.6.1Banking873

8.6.2Records874

Division 2Ongoing notification requirements875

8.6.3Change in situation of person or associate875

Part 7Reviews877

8.7.1Tribunal reviews877

Part 8General878

8.8.1Refusal to issue licence or permit878

Chapter 9Onboard gaming880


9.1.1Purpose880

9.1.2Definitions880

9.1.3Application of Chapter881

Part 2Application of Tasmanian Act882

9.2.1Tasmanian Act applies as law of Victoria882

9.2.2Amendment of Schedules882

Part 3Further provisions regulating onboard gaming883

Division 1Legality of onboard gaming883

9.3.1Legality of onboard gaming883

9.3.2Non-applicability of other laws883

Division 2Conduct of onboard gaming884

9.3.3Limit on number of gaming machines884

9.3.4Unlawful interference with gaming equipment884


Division 3Taxes886

9.3.6Revenue-sharing agreement886

Part 4Suspension of Chapter887

9.4.1Suspension of Chapter887

Chapter 9ALicensing of gaming industryemployees888


9A.1.2Authority conferred by a gaming industry employee's licence888

9A.1.3Gaming industry employees to be licensed890

9A.1.4Application for gaming industry employee's licence891

9A.1.5Determination of application892

9A.1.6Conditions of gaming industry employee's licence892

9A.1.7Appeal893

9A.1.8Identification of gaming industry employee894

9A.1.9Provisional licence895

9A.1.10Duration of gaming industry employee's licence896

9A.1.11Renewal of gaming industry employee's licence896

9A.1.12Disciplinary action897

9A.1.13Suspension of gaming industry employee's licence in connection with criminal proceedings899

9A.1.14Effect etc. of suspension899

9A.1.15Return of licence on suspension or cancellation900

9A.1.16Termination of employment on suspension or cancellation of licence900

9A.1.17Licensee to provide information relating to licence900

9A.1.18Compulsory training for certain gaming industry employees901

9A.1.19Venue operator may perform duties of gaming industry employee902

9A.1.20Volunteers at bingo centres903

9A.1.21Casino employees903

9A.1.22Change in situation of licensees904

Chapter 10Administration and enforcement905

Part 1The Commission's functions905

Division 1General functions905

10.1.4Functions of Commission905

10.1.5AStandards for approvals of technical equipment and systems908

10.1.5BStandards relating to certain matters909

10.1.5COperational requirements910

Division 6Confidentiality913


10.1.30General duty of confidentiality915

10.1.31Disclosure in legal proceedings916

10.1.32Other permitted disclosures916

10.1.33Aggregation of statistical information918

10.1.34Third party disclosures919

Part 1AThe Minister and the Secretary920

10.1A.1Nomination of assistants and advisers920

10.1A.2Directions to licence holders to provide information for policy development920

Part 2Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council922

10.2.1Minister may establish Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council922

10.2.2Function of Council922

Part 2AReview Panel923



Division 2Establishment and functions925

10.2A.2Establishment of Review Panel925

10.2A.3Functions and powers of Review Panel925

Division 3Membership of Review Panel928

10.2A.4Membership of Review Panel928

10.2A.5Chairperson928

10.2A.6Other members929

10.2A.7Vacancies and resignation929

10.2A.8Acting chairperson930

Division 4Procedure of Review Panel931

10.2A.9Meetings931

10.2A.10Reports932

10.2A.11Publication of Review Panel reports932

10.2A.12Direction in response to Review Panel's reports935

Part 3Funds936

Division 1Community Support Fund936

10.3.1Community Support Fund936

10.3.2Payments into Community Support Fund936

10.3.3Payments from the Community Support Fund936

10.3.3AAdditional payment from the Community Support Fund938

Division 2Mental Health Fund939

10.3.4Mental Health Fund939

10.3.5Payments into the Mental Health Fund939

10.3.6Payments from the Mental Health Fund939

Part 4Investigations and information gathering by the Commission940

Division 1Investigation of applications940


10.4.2Investigation of application941

10.4.3Photographs, finger prints and palm prints943

10.4.4Police inquiry and report944

10.4.5Commission may require further information etc.946

10.4.6Updating of application948

10.4.7Costs of investigating applications950

Division 1AInvestigations of registrations of interest and applications for wagering and betting licence and keno licence951

10.4.7ADefinitions951

10.4.7BInvestigations and inquiries952

10.4.7CPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints953

10.4.7DPolice inquiry and report954

10.4.7ECommission may require further information955

10.4.7FUpdating information956

10.4.7GCosts of investigating957

10.4.7HService agreement957

10.4.7HAPowers of Secretary958

Division 1BInvestigations of transfers of monitoring licence, wagering and betting licence and keno licence and temporary licensing958

10.4.7IDefinitions958

10.4.7JInvestigations and inquiries959

10.4.7KPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints960

10.4.7LPolice inquiry and report960

10.4.7MCommission may require further information961

10.4.7NUpdating information962

10.4.7OCosts of investigating963

Division 1CInvestigations of persons for suitability for invitation, and to apply, for monitoring licence964

10.4.7PDefinitions964

10.4.7QInvestigations and inquiries964

10.4.7RPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints966

10.4.7SPolice inquiry and report967

10.4.7TCommission may require further information968

10.4.7UUpdating information969

10.4.7VCosts of investigating970

10.4.7WService agreement970

10.4.7XPowers of Secretary971

Division 1DInvestigations of applications for monitoring licence971

10.4.7YDefinitions971

10.4.7ZInvestigations and inquiries972

10.4.7ZAPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints973

10.4.7ZBPolice inquiry and report974

10.4.7ZCCommission may require further information975

10.4.7ZDUpdating information976

10.4.7ZECosts of investigating976

10.4.7ZFService agreement977

10.4.7ZGPowers of Secretary977

Division 2General investigatory powers ofCommission977


10.4.10Provision of information979

Division 3Information gathering for law enforcement purposes980

10.4.11Information gathering for law enforcement purposes980

Part 4AMonitoring of relationships withassociates983

Division 1Interpretation983


10.4A.2Relevant interests984

10.4A.3References to the Corporations Act984

Division 2Notifications in relation to associates985

10.4A.4Change in situation of gambling industry participants, associatesetc.985

10.4A.5Notification of Commission of persons who are likely to become associates985

10.4A.6Notification of Commission of persons who have become associates985

Division 3Commission approval986

10.4A.7Prior Commission approval required before certain persons become associates986

Division 4Termination of associations, warnings and undertakings987

10.4A.8Termination of association987

10.4A.9Written warnings and undertakings in relation to conduct of associates988

Division 5Forfeiture and sale of shares in gambling industry participants989

10.4A.10Disposal, forfeiture etc. of shares989

10.4A.11Sale of forfeited shares991

Division 6Investigations for purposes of Divisions4 and5991

10.4A.12Investigation of associates and others991

10.4A.13Provision of information to Commission992

10.4A.14Reports to Minister994

Part 5Compliance and enforcement995

Division 1Inspectors995

10.5.4Police may perform functions of inspectors995

10.5.5Responsibilities of inspectors while on duty995

Division 2Functions of inspectors996

10.5.7Functions of inspectors996

10.5.8Right of entry996

10.5.9Powers of inspectors997

10.5.10Power to require names and addresses999

10.5.11Inspector to investigate complaints999

10.5.12Search warrants1000

10.5.13Announcement before entry1002

10.5.14Copy of warrant to be given to occupier or person in charge of vehicle1002

10.5.14ASearch and seizure powers under section 2.6.2 not affected1003

Division 3Offences1003

10.5.15Offences relating to obstruction of inspectors1003

10.5.16False or misleading information1005

10.5.17Impersonation of inspectors or commissioners1005

10.5.18Bribery of authorised person1006

10.5.19Protection against self-incrimination1007

Division 4Infringement notices1008

10.5.20Power to serve a notice1008

10.5.21Prescribed infringement penalty1008

10.5.27Proof of prior convictions1008

Division 5Forfeiture1010

10.5.28Forfeiture1010

10.5.29Seizure and forfeiture of equipment1011

Division 6Prosecutions and evidentiaryprovisions1012

10.5.30Offences by bodies1012

10.5.31Proceedings1012

10.5.32Evidence1013

Part 6Self exclusion programs and Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1015

Division 1Self-exclusion programs1015

10.6.1Ministerial directions as to requirements of selfexclusion programs1015

10.6.2Self-exclusion program additional requirements1016

10.6.3Approval of self-exclusion program1016

10.6.4Obligation on venue operators if requirements in respect of self-exclusion program change1016

10.6.4AVenue operator may apply to Commission to approve amended self-exclusion program1017

Division 2Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1018

10.6.5Definition1018

10.6.6Ministerial directions as to requirements of Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1018

10.6.7Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct additional requirements1019

10.6.8Approval of Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct1020

10.6.9Obligation on relevant persons if requirements in respect of Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct change1020

10.6.9ARelevant person may apply to Commission to approve amended Code of Conduct1021


10.6.10Reports to Minister1021

Part 7Minors1023


10.7.2Application of Part1025

10.7.3Offences in respect of allowing a minor to gamble1026

10.7.4Offence to assist minor to gamble1027

10.7.5Offence by minor to gamble1027

10.7.6Offences in respect of minors in a gaming machine area or casino1027

10.7.7Offence by minor to enter gaming machine area or casino1028

10.7.8Offence by minor using false evidence of age1028

10.7.9Notices to be displayed1029

10.7.10Supervision of vending machines1029

10.7.11No offence if gambling employee a minor1029

10.7.12Defences1030

10.7.13Proof of age may be required1030

Chapter 11General1032

Part 1Administrative provisions1032

Division 1Service of documents1032

11.1.1Service of documents on Commission1032

11.1.2Service of documents on other persons1032

Division 2Records and forms1033

11.1.3Records not kept in writing1033

11.1.4Sufficient compliance with approved forms1033


11.1.5Destruction of finger prints and palm prints1034

11.1.6Refund of fees1035

11.1.7Supreme Courtlimitation of jurisdiction1035

11.1.8No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of licence1035

Part 2Regulations1037

11.2.1Regulations1037

Chapter 12Amendments, repeals and transitional and other provisions1040

Part 2Transitional provisions1041

12.2.1Transitional provisions1041

Part 3Tattersall's1042

12.3.1Definition1042

12.3.2Transfer of Trustees' gaming operator's licence1042

12.3.3Transfer of Trustees' public lottery licence1044

Schedules1048

Schedule 1Subject matter for regulations1048

Schedule 2Modifications of Tasmanian Act1058

Schedule 3Modifications of Tasmanianregulations1061

Schedule 4Forms for Chapter 21062

Schedule 7Transitional provisions1066

Endnotes1165

1General information1165

2Table of Amendments1167

3Amendments Not in Operation1178

4Explanatory details1179

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Version No. 071

Gambling Regulation Act2003

No. 114 of 2003

Version incorporating amendments as at30 August 2017

1

The Parliament of Victoria enacts as follows:

Chapter 1Preliminary

1.1Purpose, objectives and outline

S. 1.1(1) amended by No. 58/2011 s.69(1).

(1)The main purpose of this Act is to re-enact and consolidate the law relating to various forms of gambling.

(2)The main objectives of this Act are

(a)to foster responsible gambling in order to

(i)minimise harm caused by problem gambling; and

(ii)accommodate those who gamble without harming themselves or others;

S. 1.1(2)(ab) inserted by No. 71/2008 s.3(a).

(ab)to ensure that minors are neither encouraged to gamble nor allowed to do so;

(b)to ensure that gaming on gaming machines is conducted honestly;

S.1.1(2)(c) amendedby No.58/2009 s.112(1).

(c)to ensure that the management of gaming equipment and monitoring equipment is free from criminal influence and exploitation;

(d)to ensure that other forms of gambling permitted under this or any other Act are conducted honestly and that their management is free from criminal influence and exploitation;

(e)to ensure that

S. 1.1(2)(e)(i) substituted by No. 71/2008 s.3(b).

(i)community and charitable gaming benefits the community or charitable organisation concerned;

(ii)practices that could undermine public confidence in community and charitable gaming are eliminated;

(iii)bingo centre operators do not act unfairly in providing commercial services to community or charitable organisations;

(f)to promote tourism, employment and economic development generally in the State.

(3)In outline, this Act

(a)generally prohibits gambling and activities relating to gambling unless authorised under this Act or the Casino Control Act 1991;

(b)provides for the conduct under licence of gaming on gaming machines at approved venues and the casino;

(c)provides for the licensing of wagering and betting competitions, including on-course wagering;

S. 1.1(3)(d) amended by No. 64/2014 s.3.

(d)provides for the conduct under licence of public lotteries and the conduct of trade promotion lotteries;

(e)provides for the conduct of club keno games;

(f)provides for the conduct under licence of interactive gaming;

S.1.1(3)(g) amendedby No.58/2009 s.112(2).

(g)provides for the conduct of activities authorised under Chapter 8 by community or charitable organisations;

(h)provides for the licensing of bingo centre operators and employees;

S.1.1(3)(i) amendedby No.58/2009 s.112(3).

(i)provides for the conduct of gaming and conduct of monitoring on board ships travelling between Victoria and Tasmania;

S. 1.1(3)(j) substituted by No. 58/2011 s.69(2).

(j)confers functions and powers and imposes duties on the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation to oversee gambling in Victoria;

S. 1.1(3)(k) repealedby No.104/2004 s.40(a), new s.1.1(3)(k) inserted by No. 11/2007 s.4(a).

(k)establishes a Review Panel to report to the Minister on certain processes;

(l)provides for the appointment of inspectors and inspection powers to ensure compliance with the Act;

(m)sets out offences;

(n)repeals 8 existing Acts that prohibit or regulate various forms of gambling, amends the Casino Control Act 1991 and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.

(4)Subsection (3) is intended only as a guide to readers as to the general scheme of this Act.

1.2Commencement

S. 1.2(1) amendedby No. 45/2004 s.15.

(1)This Chapter and section 12.1.4 come into operation on the day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

S. 1.2(2) amendedby No. 45/2004 s.16(1).

(2)Subject to subsections (2A), (3) and (4), the remaining provisions of this Act come into operation on a day or days to be proclaimed.

S. 1.2(2A) insertedby No. 45/2004 s.16(2).

(2A)Section 3.6.12 comes into operation on 1July2004.

(3)Section 12.1.5 comes into operation on 1July2009.

S. 1.2(4) amendedby No. 45/2004 s.16(3).

(4)If a provision referred to in subsection (2) (otherthan section 3.6.12 or 12.1.5) does not come into operation before 1July 2005, it comes into operation on that day.

1.3Definitions

(1)In this Act

S. 1.3(1) def.of AFL footy tipping competition substitutedby No. 54/2006 s.3(a), amendedby Nos22/2005 s.6(2), 72/2007 s.51(a).

AFL footy tipping competition means a lottery in which the prizes are distributed on the basis of results of matches in the Australian Football League and in accordance with the lottery rules for the lottery;

S. 1.3(1) def.of aircraft insertedby No. 25/2009 s.12.

aircraft means a machine or structure used or intended to be used for navigation of the air;

S.1.3(1) def.of alternative cash access facility insertedby No. 32/2012 s.3(1).

alternative cash access facility means a facility that

(a)enables a person to debit his or her funds without a person employed or engaged by a venue operator enabling the debit of those funds; and

(b)issues a receipt or other authority requiring the venue operator to pay to that person cash representing the amount debited;

amusement machine means

(a)any machine, device, contrivance or electronic apparatus operated for pecuniary consideration for the purpose of playing games which involve the activation or manipulation of the machine, device, contrivance or electronic apparatus to achieve a preset, programmed, designated or otherwise defined score, object or result; and

(b)any machine, device, contrivance or electronic apparatus prescribed as an amusement machine;

S. 1.3(1) def. of approved betting competition substitutedby No. 18/2007 s.4(b).

approved betting competition means a betting competition approved by the Minister under section 4.5.3 or the Commission under section 4.5.6;

S. 1.3(1) def. of approved betting event insertedby No. 18/2007 s.4(a).

approved betting event has the meaning given in section 4.5.1;

S. 1.3(1) def. of approved bookmaker insertedby No. 45/2004 s.17(b), repealedby No. 73/2008 s.18(1).

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S. 1.3(1) def.of approved bookmaking company repealedby No. 73/2008 s.18(1).

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approved gaming machine means a gaming machine of a type approved by the Commission under section 3.5.4;

approved racing club means a club, society or other association the rules of which are approved under section 26 of the Racing Act1958;

approved venue means premises

(a)to which a venue operator's licence applies; and

(b)in respect of which an approval is in force under Part 3 of Chapter 3;

associate has the meaning given in section1.4;

S. 1.3(1) def. of approved bookmaker repealedby No. 45/2004 s.17(a).

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S.1.3(1) def.of authorised deposit-taking institution repealedby No.64/2014 s.4(a).

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authorised person means

(a)a commissioner; or

(b)an inspector; or

(c)a person appointed under subsection(3);

S. 1.3(1) def.of authorising officer inserted by No. 29/2009 s.4(1), amended by Nos 20/2012 s.226(Sch. 5 item 14(a)), 9/2013 s.42(Sch. 2 item 10).

authorising officer, of a club that is

(a)a company, means the company's secretary;

(b)a co-operative (within the meaning of the Cooperatives National Law (Victoria)), means the secretary of the co-operative;

(c)an incorporated association (within the meaning of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012), means the secr

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