A WA parliamentary question regarding the potential review of gaming machine policy in Western Australia, specifically concerning their introduction in clubs and hotels. The Minister for Racing and Gaming confirms there are no plans for such a review.

AnsweredQoN 101Legislative Council
Asked
29 May 2001
Portfolio
Racing and Gaming

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Given the strong lobbying by Clubs WA and the Australian Hotels Association to have gaming machines on their premises - (1) Is the minister considering a review of the present position on gaming machines in Western Australia? (2) If so, will the review examine what impact the introduction of gaming machines in clubs and hotels in Western Australia would have on the wider community, both socially and economically? (3) Will any impacts in other jurisdictions be taken into consideration before any decisions are made? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS

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(1) No. (2)-(3) Not applicable.
(1) Is the minister considering a review of the present position on gaming machines in Western Australia? (2) If so, will the review examine what impact the introduction of gaming machines in clubs and hotels in Western Australia would have on the wider community, both socially and economically? (3) Will any impacts in other jurisdictions be taken into consideration before any decisions are made? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) No. (2)-(3) Not applicable.
(2) If so, will the review examine what impact the introduction of gaming machines in clubs and hotels in Western Australia would have on the wider community, both socially and economically? (3) Will any impacts in other jurisdictions be taken into consideration before any decisions are made? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) No. (2)-(3) Not applicable.
(3) Will any impacts in other jurisdictions be taken into consideration before any decisions are made? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) No. (2)-(3) Not applicable.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) No. (2)-(3) Not applicable.
(1) No. (2)-(3) Not applicable.
(2)-(3) Not applicable.

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