Explanatory note
This explanatory note relates to this Bill as introduced into Parliament.

This Bill is cognate with the Liquor Bill 2007.

Overview of Bill

The object of this Bill is to constitute the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control
Authority as the licensing and regulatory authority for the purposes of the proposed
Liquor Act 2007, the Casino Control Act 1992, the Gaming Machines Act 2001 and
the Registered Clubs Act 1976. The new Authority replaces the Casino Control
Authority and also takes over the licensing and other regulatory functions of the
Licensing Court and the Liquor Administration Board.

Outline of provisions

Part 1 Preliminary
Part 1 (clauses 1–5) contains provisions relating to the name and commencement of
the proposed Act and its interpretation. The term gaming and liquor legislation
covers the proposed Act, the proposed Liquor Act 2007, the Casino Control Act
1992, the Gaming Machines Act 2001 and the Registered Clubs Act 1976. Other
defined terms (such as key official and close associate) are also included for the
purposes of the gaming and liquor legislation.

Part 2 Constitution and functions of Authority
Part 2 (clauses 6–13) constitutes the new Authority as a corporation and provides for
its membership (which includes a Chief Executive). The Authority will have
functions under the gaming and liquor legislation. The Part contains other provisions
relating to the Authority, including the power to establish committees and to delegate
its functions.

Part 3 Probity
Part 3 (clauses 14–17) contains provisions relating to the integrity of certain persons
(such as the members of the new Authority and designated members of staff) who are
engaged in the administration of the gaming and liquor legislation. The Part also
contains restrictions in relation to key officials and former key officials (eg they must
not hold a gaming or liquor licence or be employed by the holder of such a licence)
and prohibits the disclosure of information obtained under that legislation. These
provisions are currently contained either in the Casino Control Act 1992 or in the
other relevant gaming and liquor Acts and are being consolidated in this Part so they
can be applied uniformly across the gaming and liquor legislation.

Part 4 Investigation and enforcement powers
Part 4 (clauses 18–35) contains provisions relating to the powers of police officers
and inspectors appointed under the proposed Act to carry out investigations, and to
enter and search premises, for the purposes connected with the administration and
enforcement of the gaming and liquor legislation. Most of these powers are currently
contained either in the Casino Control Act 1992 or in the other relevant gaming and
liquor Acts and are being consolidated in this Part so they can be applied uniformly
across the gaming and liquor legislation.

Part 5 Miscellaneous
Part 5 (clauses 36–50) contains miscellaneous provisions for the purposes of the
proposed Act that are mainly of an administrative nature.

Schedule 1 contains provisions relating to the members and procedure of the
Authority.

Schedule 2 contains savings, transitional and other provisions consequent on the
enactment of the proposed Act. In particular, provision is made to continue the
appointment of the existing Chief Executive of the Casino Control Authority as the
Chief Executive of the new Authority and to continue the appointment of existing
inspectors.

Note: If this Bill is not modified, these Explanatory Notes would reflect the Bill as passed in the House. If the Bill has been amended by Committee, these Explanatory Notes may not necessarily reflect the Bill as passed.

 

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