Victorian Numbered Acts

CASINO AND LIQUOR LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2022 (NO. 26 OF 2022) - SECT 34

    (1)     In section 9 of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011 —

        (a)     in subsection (1)—

              (i)     in paragraph (a) omit "the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 ,";

              (ii)     in paragraphs (b) and (e) omit ", liquor legislation";

              (iii)     in paragraphs (c), (d) and (f) omit "and liquor legislation";

              (iv)     in paragraph (g) omit "and liquor";

        (b)     for subsection (1)(h) substitute —

    "(h)     to inform and educate the public about—

              (i)     the Commission's regulatory practices and requirements; and

              (ii)     Government policy in relation to gambling;

              (i)     to undertake activities to minimise gambling harm.";

        (c)     in subsection (2) omit "the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 ,".

    (2)     For section 9(3) of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011 substitute —

    "(3)     When performing functions or duties or exercising powers under this Act, the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 , the Casino Control Act 1991 , the Racing Act 1958 or any other Act, the Commission must have regard to—

        (a)     the objects of the Act conferring functions, duties or powers on the Commission; and

        (b)     the objectives of the Commission set out in section 8A.".

    (3)     For section 9(4) of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011 substitute —

    "(4)     When performing functions or duties or exercising powers under gambling legislation, the Commission must have regard to any decision-making guidelines issued by the Minister under section 5.".

    (4)     After section 9(4) of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011 insert —

    "(5)     When performing functions or duties or exercising powers, the Commission must comply with any directions of the Minister under section 5A.".