❓ Dr Thomas questions the Department of Racing and Gaming's refusal to renew the Forrest Tavern's two-up license after 81 years, inquiring about appeal options and requesting reconsideration. The Minister clarifies that no five-year permit has been issued since 1987.
AnsweredQoN 1484Legislative Assembly
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With regards to the Forrest Tavern and non-renewal of their Two-Up License, I ask -
(1) Why after 81 years of hosting two-up games, has the 5 year license renewal been refused by the Department of Racing and Gaming?
(2) What course of action do the owners of the Tavern have to appeal this decision?
(3) Will the Minister reconsider the decision and re-offer the Forrest Tavern a five year Two-Up license as previously obtained by the Forrest Tavern?
(1) Why after 81 years of hosting two-up games, has the 5 year license renewal been refused by the Department of Racing and Gaming?
(2) What course of action do the owners of the Tavern have to appeal this decision?
(3) Will the Minister reconsider the decision and re-offer the Forrest Tavern a five year Two-Up license as previously obtained by the Forrest Tavern?
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Answered
18 October 2006
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
35 days
(2) Not applicable. (3) Since the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act came into operation in 1987, no five-year permit has been issued to the licensee of the Forrest Tavern to conduct two-up.
(3) Since the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act came into operation in 1987, no five-year permit has been issued to the licensee of the Forrest Tavern to conduct two-up.
(3) Since the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act came into operation in 1987, no five-year permit has been issued to the licensee of the Forrest Tavern to conduct two-up.
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