Released 09/06/2016
The Minister for Racing and Gaming, Mick Gentleman MLA today introduced a Bill to reduce more red tape in the gaming and racing industries.
The Gaming and Racing (Red Tape Reduction) Legislation Amendment Bill 2016:
- Removes the requirement- for pubs and clubs to display licences and authorisation certificates.
- Makes it easier for licensees to remove gaming machines from use.
- Implements a simplified licensing framework for race bookmakers and their agents to operate under, including the ability to renew licences.
The reforms also remove the requirement for interstate visitors to be accompanied by a club member, allowing them easier access to clubs.
“The ACT Government is committed to regulatory reform. The Amendment Bill 2016 addresses a number of issues raised by industry and I am pleased to present this Bill to the Legislative Assembly today,” Mr Gentleman said.
“Clubs will also benefit from recent reforms to conducting club ballots,” Mr Gentleman said.
The Gaming Machine (Ballots) Amendment Regulation 2016 (No 1), which commenced on 16 May 2016, provides clubs with flexibility to conduct membership ballots, including allowing for the use of electronic communication and permitting a club to engage a person or organisation to conduct ballots on their behalf.
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