❓ A parliamentary question seeks information on hospitality industry lobbying efforts regarding smoking regulations and whether gaming machine policy is being used as a bargaining chip. The Minister denies any linkage between the two.
AnsweredQoN 845Legislative Council
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(1) Which, if any, industry group or groups within the hospitality sector have approached the Minister over the review of the
Health (Smoking in Enclosed Public Places) Regulations 1999
?
(2) With whom did you meet with?
(3) When did you meet with them?
(4) Is the campaign for gaming machines in hotels being used as a bargaining tool in Government consultations on the
Health (Smoking in Enclosed Public Places) Regulations 1999
?
Health (Smoking in Enclosed Public Places) Regulations 1999
?
(2) With whom did you meet with?
(3) When did you meet with them?
(4) Is the campaign for gaming machines in hotels being used as a bargaining tool in Government consultations on the
Health (Smoking in Enclosed Public Places) Regulations 1999
?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
27 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
14 days
4. No. The Government has a firm policy on gaming machines. There is no intention to change the policy. The member seeks to draw a linkage which does not exist.
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