❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the implementation of the Perth Casino Royal Commission's recommendations following the Crown Casino licence extension. The answer provides a summary of actions taken by the government and Crown Casino against each recommendation, noting progress and ongoing work.
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I refer to the recent extension of the Crown Casino licence without conditions, and ask, against each of the 59 recommendations of the Perth Casino Royal Commission, a summary of actions taken by government and/or undertakings by Crown Casino against those recommendations, including a response to the reported 18 recommendations that have not been implemented?
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Answered
17 September 2025
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
10 days
The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety advises:
1. Crown - Governance Clarity. Governance clarified and documented.
2. Crown - Reporting Lines. Reporting structures updated and confirmed.
3. Crown - Head Office Requirement. WA-based management achieved.
4. Crown - Board Composition. Burswood Limited Board reconstituted with independent directors.
5. Crown - Board Committees. Committees formed.
6. Crown – Amend Schedule E. Ongoing discussions on constitutional amendments.
7. Deans Report Recs. Recommendations adopted and verified by Independent Monitor in Jan 2025.
8. EGM Scheme Implementation. Directions issued.
9. EGM Loss Limits. Default limits agreed.
10. Interim Play Limits. Direction served; limits effective Dec 2025.
11. Carded Play Mandate. Direction served; mandatory carded play from Dec 2025.
12. Pearl Room Membership. Direction served; financial capacity assessments require.
13. EGM Bet Limit. Direction served; $10 max bet enforced from July 2023.
14. New Casino Act. Included in Tranche 3 legislative reforms.
15. Legislative Duties & Powers. Multiple sub-recommendations complete; others in progress.
16. Poker Machine Prohibition. Government affirmed prohibition.
17. Define Poker Machine. Included in Tranche 3 legislative reform.
18. Tech Advancements in Definition. Included in Tranche 3 legislative reforms.
19. Controls for New EGMs. Government confirmed prohibition.
20. Penalty Review. Penalties increased via legislation with $100 million maximum.
21. Cost Recovery Powers. Included in Tranche 3 legislative reforms.
22. GWC - Regulator Staffing. CFO appointed; other roles pending design review.
23. GWC - Employing Authority. Officers appointed.
24. GWC -Accountability to Regulator. Officers appointed.
25. GWC - Direction by Regulator Only. Structural model under review.
26. GWC -Independent Chair. Chair appointed via legislation.
27. GWC - Deputy Chair Election. Deputy Chair elected by board.
28. GWC - Appointment Criteria. Technical criteria established.
29. Skills Advice to Minister. Skills matrix approved and shared.
30. Define Close Associate. Included in Tranche 3 reforms.
31. Delegation Powers Review. Delegations reviewed and approved.
32. Delegation Register. Staff training, register maintained and reported monthly.
33. Delegation Schedule . Schedule maintained per framework.
34. Exclusion Regime. Direction implemented across Crown properties.
35. Independent Chair & Fund Separation. Multiple sub-recommendations complete; others remain in progress.
36. AUSTRAC Info Sharing. Interim MoU signed; secure process in place.
37. AML/CTF Training. External training delivered and ongoing.
38. Board Remuneration. Increase approved.
39. Code of Conduct Expansion. Updated and approved.
40. Conflict of Interest Procedure. Incorporated in Code of Conduct.
41. Regulatory Posture Policy. Incorporated into Compliance Policy.
42. Research on Play Limits. Literature review completed and endorsed by GWC in Feb 2024.
43. Commission Research if Needed. Crown’s research accepted and endorsed by GWC in Feb 2024.
44. Sanctions for Breach. Penalties increased via legislation.
45. Player Data Collection. Direction served; effective Dec 2025.
46. Board Charter. Charter approved and biennial review schedule.
47. Skills Matrix. Matrix approved.
48. KPI Review. 1 sub-recommendation complete; 1 in progress (OBM and KPIs reviewed).
49. Member Induction. Induction process implemented.
50. External Expertise. Casino Licence fee amended from March 2024 to ensure GWC has sufficient funds to adequately regulate the casino, including access to external expertise.
51. Continuing Education. Program approved.
52. CCO Job Description . Approved by GWC Feb 2023.
53. CCO Training Program. Program approved Nov 2023.
54. Junket Regulation. Junkets prohibited.
55. Social Event Disclosure. Code of Conduct amended.
56. Data Repository - Setup. Options being considered.
57. Data Repository - Data Identification. Linked to Recommendation 56.
58. Data Repository - Design & Access. Linked to Recommendation 56.
59. Data Repository -Public Data Access. Linked to Recommendation 56.
1. Crown - Governance Clarity. Governance clarified and documented.
2. Crown - Reporting Lines. Reporting structures updated and confirmed.
3. Crown - Head Office Requirement. WA-based management achieved.
4. Crown - Board Composition. Burswood Limited Board reconstituted with independent directors.
5. Crown - Board Committees. Committees formed.
6. Crown – Amend Schedule E. Ongoing discussions on constitutional amendments.
7. Deans Report Recs. Recommendations adopted and verified by Independent Monitor in Jan 2025.
8. EGM Scheme Implementation. Directions issued.
9. EGM Loss Limits. Default limits agreed.
10. Interim Play Limits. Direction served; limits effective Dec 2025.
11. Carded Play Mandate. Direction served; mandatory carded play from Dec 2025.
12. Pearl Room Membership. Direction served; financial capacity assessments require.
13. EGM Bet Limit. Direction served; $10 max bet enforced from July 2023.
14. New Casino Act. Included in Tranche 3 legislative reforms.
15. Legislative Duties & Powers. Multiple sub-recommendations complete; others in progress.
16. Poker Machine Prohibition. Government affirmed prohibition.
17. Define Poker Machine. Included in Tranche 3 legislative reform.
18. Tech Advancements in Definition. Included in Tranche 3 legislative reforms.
19. Controls for New EGMs. Government confirmed prohibition.
20. Penalty Review. Penalties increased via legislation with $100 million maximum.
21. Cost Recovery Powers. Included in Tranche 3 legislative reforms.
22. GWC - Regulator Staffing. CFO appointed; other roles pending design review.
23. GWC - Employing Authority. Officers appointed.
24. GWC -Accountability to Regulator. Officers appointed.
25. GWC - Direction by Regulator Only. Structural model under review.
26. GWC -Independent Chair. Chair appointed via legislation.
27. GWC - Deputy Chair Election. Deputy Chair elected by board.
28. GWC - Appointment Criteria. Technical criteria established.
29. Skills Advice to Minister. Skills matrix approved and shared.
30. Define Close Associate. Included in Tranche 3 reforms.
31. Delegation Powers Review. Delegations reviewed and approved.
32. Delegation Register. Staff training, register maintained and reported monthly.
33. Delegation Schedule . Schedule maintained per framework.
34. Exclusion Regime. Direction implemented across Crown properties.
35. Independent Chair & Fund Separation. Multiple sub-recommendations complete; others remain in progress.
36. AUSTRAC Info Sharing. Interim MoU signed; secure process in place.
37. AML/CTF Training. External training delivered and ongoing.
38. Board Remuneration. Increase approved.
39. Code of Conduct Expansion. Updated and approved.
40. Conflict of Interest Procedure. Incorporated in Code of Conduct.
41. Regulatory Posture Policy. Incorporated into Compliance Policy.
42. Research on Play Limits. Literature review completed and endorsed by GWC in Feb 2024.
43. Commission Research if Needed. Crown’s research accepted and endorsed by GWC in Feb 2024.
44. Sanctions for Breach. Penalties increased via legislation.
45. Player Data Collection. Direction served; effective Dec 2025.
46. Board Charter. Charter approved and biennial review schedule.
47. Skills Matrix. Matrix approved.
48. KPI Review. 1 sub-recommendation complete; 1 in progress (OBM and KPIs reviewed).
49. Member Induction. Induction process implemented.
50. External Expertise. Casino Licence fee amended from March 2024 to ensure GWC has sufficient funds to adequately regulate the casino, including access to external expertise.
51. Continuing Education. Program approved.
52. CCO Job Description . Approved by GWC Feb 2023.
53. CCO Training Program. Program approved Nov 2023.
54. Junket Regulation. Junkets prohibited.
55. Social Event Disclosure. Code of Conduct amended.
56. Data Repository - Setup. Options being considered.
57. Data Repository - Data Identification. Linked to Recommendation 56.
58. Data Repository - Design & Access. Linked to Recommendation 56.
59. Data Repository -Public Data Access. Linked to Recommendation 56.
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