📜 Casino Legislation Amendment (Burswood Casino) Bill 2022
This bill amends the Casino Control Act 1984 and the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 to implement recommendations from the Perth Casino Royal Commission. It establishes an Independent Monitor, increases penalties for breaches, and enhances ministerial and commission powers over Burswood Casino.
Impact
The Burswood Casino licensee, its employees, and the Gaming and Wagering Commission are directly affected. The public has a stake in ensuring casino operations are transparent and compliant. The changes aim to remediate management and operations at Burswood Casino.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA22 June 2022
- LA IntroducedLA22 June 2022
- LA Third ReadingLA11 Aug 2022
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA11 Aug 2022
- LC Second Reading MovedLC11 Aug 2022
- LA Consideration in DetailLA11 Aug 2022
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC30 Aug 2022
- LC Third ReadingLC20 Sept 2022
- Royal Assent28 Sept 2022
Penalty Provisions3 found
Failure to comply with requirements under s. 21S, 21T or 21U
“21W. Compliance with requirements under s. 21S, 21T or 21U ”
Contravention of directions
“33. Contravention of directions”
Amendment to section 21B(3)(c) increasing the fine amount.
“In section 21B(3)(c) delete “$100 000.” and insert: $100 million.”
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