❓ A WA parliamentary question inquires about Lotterywest retailer commission reviews, considerations for cost of living and business expenses, and factors influencing commission decisions. The answer confirms annual reviews and consideration of relevant factors.
AnsweredQoN 2779Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the commission paid to Lottery West retailers and ask: (a) is commission reviewed annually; (b) who reviews the commission paid to retailers; (c) when was the last commission increase; (d) when considering commission, does Lottery West take into account the rising cost of living for small business owners and their families; (e) when considering commission, does Lottery West take into account the rising cost of business expenses faced by retailers; (f) what matters are considered in respect to retail commission; and (g) does Lottery West consider consumer behaviour when determining commission increases?
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Answered
16 September 2014
Response time
33 days
(a) Yes.
(b) The Executive and Senior Management at Lotterywest and approved by the Lotterywest Board.
(c) The most recent changes to gross retailer commissions were as follows:
Game
Change from
Change to
Change occurred
Saturday Lotto
7%
9%
December 2002
Powerball
8%
9%
January 2005
OZ Lotto
7%
9%
October 2005
Soccer Pools
7%
9%
June 2008
(d) Yes.
(e) Yes.
(f) The total remuneration package to retailers (of which commission is the most significant), retailer expenses, consumer behaviour, sales, and proceeds to community and charitable organisations. It should be noted that the net commissions received by Lotterywest retailers are the highest in Australia and at the top range paid by any lottery in the world.
(g) Yes.
(b) The Executive and Senior Management at Lotterywest and approved by the Lotterywest Board.
(c) The most recent changes to gross retailer commissions were as follows:
Game
Change from
Change to
Change occurred
Saturday Lotto
7%
9%
December 2002
Powerball
8%
9%
January 2005
OZ Lotto
7%
9%
October 2005
Soccer Pools
7%
9%
June 2008
(d) Yes.
(e) Yes.
(f) The total remuneration package to retailers (of which commission is the most significant), retailer expenses, consumer behaviour, sales, and proceeds to community and charitable organisations. It should be noted that the net commissions received by Lotterywest retailers are the highest in Australia and at the top range paid by any lottery in the world.
(g) Yes.
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