A WA parliamentary question seeks the government's position on proposed changes related to Burswood Ltd, including shareholder caps, tax rates, gaming machines, and additional casino licenses. The Minister declines to provide specific answers, citing ongoing discussions.

AnsweredQoN 110Legislative Council
Asked
30 May 2001
Portfolio
Racing and Gaming

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I refer the minister to his proposed meeting with the managing director of Burswood Ltd, and ask - (1) Does the Government support the proposal to remove the 10 per cent shareholders cap? (2) What is the Government’s view on changes to the tax rate paid by Burswood? (3) Will the Government consider the proposal by Burswood to replace video gaming machines with poker machines? (4) Does the Government support the granting of additional casino licences in Western Australia now that Burswood’s exclusivity has expired? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS

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(1)-(4) Discussions with Burswood are at an early stage.  It is in the interest of the State that I do not give any further information at this stage.
(1) Does the Government support the proposal to remove the 10 per cent shareholders cap? (2) What is the Government’s view on changes to the tax rate paid by Burswood? (3) Will the Government consider the proposal by Burswood to replace video gaming machines with poker machines? (4) Does the Government support the granting of additional casino licences in Western Australia now that Burswood’s exclusivity has expired? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(4) Discussions with Burswood are at an early stage.  It is in the interest of the State that I do not give any further information at this stage.
(2) What is the Government’s view on changes to the tax rate paid by Burswood? (3) Will the Government consider the proposal by Burswood to replace video gaming machines with poker machines? (4) Does the Government support the granting of additional casino licences in Western Australia now that Burswood’s exclusivity has expired? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(4) Discussions with Burswood are at an early stage.  It is in the interest of the State that I do not give any further information at this stage.
(3) Will the Government consider the proposal by Burswood to replace video gaming machines with poker machines? (4) Does the Government support the granting of additional casino licences in Western Australia now that Burswood’s exclusivity has expired? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(4) Discussions with Burswood are at an early stage.  It is in the interest of the State that I do not give any further information at this stage.
(4) Does the Government support the granting of additional casino licences in Western Australia now that Burswood’s exclusivity has expired? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(4) Discussions with Burswood are at an early stage.  It is in the interest of the State that I do not give any further information at this stage.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(4) Discussions with Burswood are at an early stage.  It is in the interest of the State that I do not give any further information at this stage.
(1)-(4) Discussions with Burswood are at an early stage.  It is in the interest of the State that I do not give any further information at this stage.

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