Betting (Totalizator Agency) Act 1972 (ACT)

The Betting (Totalizator Agency) Ordinance 1972 was made under the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910-1970. The Act and the Ordinance were enacted by the Governor-General, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The Ordinance amends the Betting (Totalizator Agency) Ordinance 1964-1969 to make changes to the regulation of betting in the Australian Capital Territory. The changes include updating the definition of "race" to clarify the scope of bets on multiple races, modifying the conditions under which the Board can retain commission from bets, and updating terminology throughout the Ordinance.

The court was required to consider whether the amendments made by the Ordinance were within the legislative power of the Federal Executive Council and whether they were consistent with the original intent of the Betting (Totalizator Agency) Ordinance 1964-1969. The court had to determine whether the amendments were necessary to update the regulations to reflect changes in betting practices and whether they were within the scope of the power granted by the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910-1970.

The court found that the amendments made by the Ordinance were within the legislative power of the Federal Executive Council and were consistent with the original intent of the Betting (Totalizator Agency) Ordinance 1964-1969. The court held that the amendments were necessary to update the regulations to reflect changes in betting practices and were within the scope of the power granted by the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910-1970. The court also found that the changes to the terminology throughout the Ordinance were necessary to ensure clarity and consistency in the regulations.

The Betting (Totalizator Agency) Ordinance 1972 was declared valid and of full force and effect. The amendments made by the Ordinance were upheld as necessary to update the regulations to reflect changes in betting practices and were within the scope of the power granted by the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910-1970. The changes to the terminology throughout the Ordinance were also upheld as necessary to ensure clarity and consistency in the regulations.