Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2023 (Vic)
Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2023
No. 13 of 2023
table of provisions
Section Page
1Purposes
2Commencement
3Principal Act
4Definitions
5Authority conferred by listing on the Roll
6Application to be listed on the Roll
7Purpose of Chapter 4
8Definitions for Chapter 4
9Exemption of totalisators
10Wagering and approved betting competitions
11Conduct of betting exchanges
12Approval of totalisator equipment
13Totalisator or approved betting competition not to be conducted without rules
14Betting exchange rules
15Licensee to make betting rules
16Disallowance of betting rules or betting exchange rules
17Commission may direct licensee to deal with certain bets
18Acceptance of wagers and bets
19Agents of licensee
20Investigation of complaints
21Termination of certain agent agreements
22Definitions for Part 3A of Chapter 4
23Authority of wagering and betting licence
24Section 4.3A.2 substituted
25Minister may invite applications
26Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for wagering and betting licence
27Consent required for reports and investigation
28Application for licence
29Determination of applications
30Prohibition on improper interference
31Prohibition on lobbying
32Issue of licence
33Related agreements with wagering and betting licensee
34New section 4.3A.11A inserted
35Premium payment
36Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with wagering and betting
37Appointment of wagering and betting operator
38Approval of wholly-owned subsidiary
39Rights and obligations of wagering and betting operator
40Transfer of wagering and betting licence
41Report to Minister by Commission
42Request by licensee for amendment of licence
43New sections 4.3A.22A and 4.3A.22B inserted
44Amendment of licence
45Prohibition on lobbying for amendment of licence
46Surrender of licence
47Disciplinary and other action against licensee—preparatory action
48Temporary wagering and betting licence
49Related agreements with temporary wagering and betting licensee
50Approval of telecommunication devices by Commission
51Licensee not to enable betting by way of a betting exchange on races, competitions or events without relevant consent
52Licensee must conduct a betting exchange by way of certain telecommunication devices
53Commission or controlling body may request information
54Compliance with information notice
55Offences by the licensee as operator of betting exchange
56Verification of registered player's identity
57Wagering and betting funds of registered players
58Disclosure of names of registered players
59Directions to provide information
60Directions to licensees or operators
61Racing industry and licensee
62Commissions—wagering
63Dividends—wagering
64Commissions—approved betting competitions
65Dividends—approved betting competitions
66Licensee to pay charge
67Hospitals and Charities Fund
68Unclaimed refunds, dividends and prizes
69Offences relating to totalisators and approved betting competitions
70Tickets purportedly issued by licensee
71Offence related to payment of dividends or prizes
72Inducements, cheating etc.
73Offence to extend credit etc.
74Gambling by intoxicated persons prohibited
75Application of Division 1 of Part 8 of Chapter 4
76Banking
77Accounts
78Books etc. to be kept on the premises
79Audit of books, accounts and financial statements
80Submission of reports
81Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code
82Directions to licence holders to provide information for policy development
83Application of Division 1 of Part 4 of Chapter 10
84Definitions for Division 1C of Part 4 of Chapter 10
85Definitions for Division 1D of Part 4 of Chapter 10
86Information gathering for law enforcement purposes
87Definition for Part 6 of Chapter 10
88Definitions for Part 7 of Chapter 10
89Offences in respect of allowing a minor to gamble
90Consequential amendment of Casino Control Act 1991
91Consequential amendment of Liquor Control Reform Act 1998
92Repeal of this Act
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Endnotes
1 General information
Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2023
No. 13 of 2023
[Assented to 6 June 2023]
The Parliament of Victoria enacts:
1Purposes
The purposes of this Act are to amend the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 in relation to wagering and betting and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
2Commencement
This Act comes into operation on the day after the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
3Principal Act
In this Act, the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 is called the Principal Act.
4Definitions
In section 1.3(1) of the Principal Act—
(a)in the definition of gambling industry participant, in paragraph (k), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in the definition of key operative, in paragraph (ab), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in the definition of relevant applicant, invitee or registrant, in paragraphs (ab), (ba) and (d), for "the wagering and betting licence" (wherever occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licence";
(d)in the definition of wagering and betting licence, for "the licence" substitute "a licence";
(e)in the definition of wagering and betting licensee, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence";
(f)for the definition of wagering and betting operator substitute—
"wagering and betting operator means a company appointed under section 4.3A.15A as operator of a wagering and betting licence;".
5Authority conferred by listing on the Roll
In section 3.4.5(c)(v) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
6Application to be listed on the Roll
For section 3.4.61(1)(c)(iiib) of the Principal Act substitute—
"(iiib)a wagering and betting licensee or a wagering and betting operator;".
7Purpose of Chapter 4
In section 4.1.1(ab) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
8Definitions for Chapter 4
In section 4.1.2 of the Principal Act—
(a)in the definition of brokered betting event, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in the definition of registered player, for "registered with the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "registered with a wagering and betting licensee".
9Exemption of totalisators
In section 4.1.3 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (4), for "the wagering and betting licensee" (where first occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in subsection (5), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in subsection (6), for "the wagering and betting licensee" (where first occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
10Wagering and approved betting competitions
In section 4.2.1(3) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
11Conduct of betting exchanges
In section 4.2.1A of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
12Approval of totalisator equipment
In section 4.2.3 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsections (1) and (2), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in subsection (5), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
13Totalisator or approved betting competition not to be conducted without rules
In section 4.2.4(1) of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
14Betting exchange rules
In section 4.2.4A of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in subsection (2), for "the wagering and betting licence, the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "their wagering and betting licence, a wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in subsection (6), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(d)in subsections (7) and (8), for "the wagering and betting licensee and the registered player" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee and a registered player";
(e)in subsection (9), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
15Licensee to make betting rules
In section 4.2.5 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1A), for "the wagering and betting licence, the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "their wagering and betting licence, a wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in subsection (5), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in subsection (7), for "the wagering and betting licensee and the investor" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee and an investor".
16Disallowance of betting rules or betting exchange rules
In section 4.2.6(1) of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
17Commission may direct licensee to deal with certain bets
In section 4.2.7 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1), after "licensee" insert "who made the rule";
(b)in subsection (2), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
18Acceptance of wagers and bets
In section 4.2.8 of the Principal Act—
(a)for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(b)after "authorised under the" insert "licensee's".
19Agents of licensee
In section 4.2.9 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in subsection (2), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in subsection (3)—
(i)for "The wagering and betting licensee must" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee must";
(ii)in paragraph (b) omit "wagering and betting";
(d)in subsection (4), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
20Investigation of complaints
In section 4.2.10(1) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
21Termination of certain agent agreements
In section 4.2.11(1) of the Principal Act—
(a)in paragraph (b), for "the wagering and betting licensee's Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct" substitute "the Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct of the wagering and betting licensee who is a party to the agreement";
(b)in paragraphs (c) and (d), after "the wagering and betting licensee" insert "who is a party to the agreement".
22Definitions for Part 3A of Chapter 4
In section 4.3A.1AA of the Principal Act—
(a)in the definition of applicant, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence";
(b)in the definition of interested person, in paragraph (d), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in the definition of licence awarding process, in paragraphs (a) and (b), for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence";
(d)in the definition of lobbying activity, in paragraph (b)—
(i)for "the wagering and betting licence" (where first occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licence";
(ii)for "the wagering and betting licence" (where secondly occurring) substitute "the licence";
(e)in the definition of pending applicant, for "the wagering and betting licence" (where twice occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licence";
(f)in the definition of possible invitee, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
23Authority of wagering and betting licence
In section 4.3A.1 of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
24Section 4.3A.2 substituted
For section 4.3A.2 of the Principal Act substitute—
"4.3A.2 Minister determines number of wagering and betting licences
The Minister is to determine from time to time the number of wagering and betting licences that may be issued.".
25Minister may invite applications
In section 4.3A.3(1) and (2) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
26Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for wagering and betting licence
In section 4.3A.4(1) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
27Consent required for reports and investigation
In section 4.3A.4A(b)(i) and (ii) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
28Application for licence
(1)In section 4.3A.5(1) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" (where twice occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
(2)In the note at the foot of section 4.3A.5 of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
29Determination of applications
(1)In section 4.3A.7(2) of the Principal Act—
(a)in paragraph (b), before "that" insert "subject to subsection (5),";
(b)paragraph (c) is repealed.
(2)After section 4.3A.7(4) of the Principal Act insert—
"(5)Subsection (2)(b) applies only in relation to an application for a wagering and betting licence that is to take effect immediately following the expiry of the wagering and betting licence in effect at the commencement of the Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2023.".
30Prohibition on improper interference
In section 4.3A.7A(1) and (2)(a) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
31Prohibition on lobbying
In section 4.3A.7B(2) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" (wherever occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
32Issue of licence
After section 4.3A.8(1) of the Principal Act insert—
"(2)A wagering and betting licence cannot be issued under this section that has effect, otherwise than as provided by section 4.3A.12, at any time while the wagering and betting licence in effect at the commencement of the Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2023 remains in effect.".
33Related agreements with wagering and betting licensee
In section 4.3A.10AA of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1)—
(i)for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(ii)after "relating to the" insert "licensee's";
(b)in subsections (4) and (5), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
34New section 4.3A.11A inserted
After section 4.3A.11 of the Principal Act insert—
"4.3A.11A Exclusivity period for licence
(1)When issuing a wagering and betting licence, the Minister may specify one or more periods of time as the exclusivity period for the licence.
(2)If an exclusivity period is specified for one or more wagering and betting licences, no new wagering and betting licence can be issued that has effect, otherwise than as provided by section 4.3A.12, at any time during the exclusivity period.".
35Premium payment
In section 4.3A.13 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1), for "the wagering and betting licensee to pay, as consideration for a wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee to pay, as consideration for the licensee's wagering and betting licence";
(b)in subsections (2), (3) and (4), for "the wagering and betting licence" (wherever occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
36Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with wagering and betting
In section 4.3A.15 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in subsection (2)—
(i)for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(ii)after "regulations, the" insert "licensee's".
37Appointment of wagering and betting operator
In section 4.3A.15A of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1)—
(i)for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(ii)after "operator of the" insert "licensee's";
(b)in subsection (3), for "The licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in subsection (4), for "the licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
38Approval of wholly-owned subsidiary
In section 4.3A.15B of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
39Rights and obligations of wagering and betting operator
(1)For section 4.3A.15C(1) of the Principal Act substitute—
"(1)A wagering and betting operator is authorised to conduct any activities that the wagering and betting licensee who appointed the operator is authorised to conduct under the licensee's wagering and betting licence, subject to this Act and the regulations, the Racing Act 1958 and any conditions to which the licence is subject.".
(2)In section 4.3A.15C of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (2), for "the wagering and betting licence, the wagering and betting operator" substitute "a wagering and betting licence, a wagering and betting operator";
(b)in subsection (3), for "the wagering and betting operator performs any obligation of the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting operator performs any obligation of a wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in subsection (4)(a) and (b)—
(i)for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(ii)for "the wagering and betting operator" substitute "a wagering and betting operator";
(d)in subsection (5), for "the wagering and betting licence includes a reference to the wagering and betting operator" substitute "a wagering and betting licence includes a reference to a wagering and betting operator".
40Transfer of wagering and betting licence
(1)In section 4.3A.18 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1), for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence";
(b)in subsection (3), for "the wagering and betting licence" (where first occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licence";
(c)in subsection (4)—
(i)in paragraph (a), before "that" insert "subject to subsection (4AA),";
(ii)in paragraph (b), before "that" (where first occurring) insert "subject to subsection (4AA),".
(2)After section 4.3A.18(4) of the Principal Act insert—
"(4AA)Subsection (4)(a) and (b) do not apply in relation to a wagering and betting licence taking effect on or after 16 August 2024.".
(3)In section 4.3A.18(6) and (7) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
(4)For section 4.3A.18(8) of the Principal Act substitute—
"(8)If the Minister transfers a wagering and betting licence, the transferee becomes a wagering and betting licensee and assumes all the obligations of a wagering and betting licensee under this Act.".
41Report to Minister by Commission
In section 4.3A.19(1) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
42Request by licensee for amendment of licence
In section 4.3A.22(1) of the Principal Act—
(a)for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(b)for "amend a" substitute "amend the licensee's".
43New sections 4.3A.22A and 4.3A.22B inserted
After section 4.3A.22 of the Principal Act insert—
"4.3A.22A Notification of other affected licensees
(1)The Minister may require a wagering and betting licensee who requests a licence amendment to notify in writing the licensee of any other wagering and betting licence that, in the Minister's opinion, may be adversely affected if the amendment is made.
(2)Notification under subsection (1)—
(a)must be in the form and contain the information required by the Minister; and
(b)must include the reasons for the requested amendment; and
(c)must inform the licensee to whom it is given of their right to object to the requested amendment.
(3)If a requirement made by this section is not complied with, the Minister may refuse to consider the request for amendment.
4.3A.22BObjection by other licensees
(1)A wagering and betting licensee who receives notice under section 4.3A.22A may lodge a written objection with the Minister.
(2)The objection must be lodged within 28 days after receiving the notice.".
44Amendment of licence
In section 4.3A.23 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1), after "licensee" insert "and to any wagering and betting licensee who lodged an objection under section 4.3A.22B";
(b)in subsections (1A) and (1B), for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence";
(c)in subsection (2), for "take into account whether, in his or her" substitute "have regard to any objections lodged under section 4.3A.22B, and must take into account whether, in the Minister's".
45Prohibition on lobbying for amendment of licence
In section 4.3A.23A(1) and (2) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
46Surrender of licence
In section 4.3A.24(1) of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee may surrender a" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee may surrender their".
47Disciplinary and other action against licensee—preparatory action
(1)In section 4.3A.30A(1) of the Principal Act—
(a)in paragraphs (a) and (b)(i), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in paragraph (b)(ii), for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
(2)In section 4.3A.30A(2) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
48Temporary wagering and betting licence
(1)In section 4.3A.31(2) of the Principal Act—
(a)in paragraph (d), before "that" insert "subject to subsection (2AA),";
(b)paragraph (e) is repealed.
(2)After section 4.3A.31(2) of the Principal Act insert—
"(2AA)Subsection (2)(d) applies only if the original licence took effect immediately following the expiry of the wagering and betting licence in effect at the commencement of the Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2023.".
49Related agreements with temporary wagering and betting licensee
In section 4.3A.34AA of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1), for "the temporary wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a temporary wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in subsections (4) and (5), for "The temporary wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A temporary wagering and betting licensee".
50Approval of telecommunication devices by Commission
In section 4.3A.34B(1) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
51Licensee not to enable betting by way of a betting exchange on races, competitions or events without relevant consent
In section 4.3A.34C of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
52Licensee must conduct a betting exchange by way of certain telecommunication devices
In section 4.3A.34D of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
53Commission or controlling body may request information
In section 4.3A.34E(1) and (2) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
54Compliance with information notice
In section 4.3A.34F of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
55Offences by the licensee as operator of betting exchange
In section 4.3A.34G of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsections (1) and (2), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(b)in subsection (3), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
56Verification of registered player's identity
In section 4.3A.34L of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
57Wagering and betting funds of registered players
In section 4.3A.34M of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1), in the definition of wagering and betting funds—
(i)for "the wagering and betting licensee" (where first occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(ii)in paragraphs (a) and (b) omit "wagering and betting";
(b)in subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in subsection (6)—
(i)for "the wagering and betting licensee" (where first occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(ii)for "held by the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "held by the licensee";
(d)in subsection (7), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
58Disclosure of names of registered players
In section 4.3A.34N(1) and (2) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
59Directions to provide information
In section 4.3A.39A of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1)—
(i)for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(ii)in paragraph (b), after "under the" insert "licensee's";
(b)in subsection (2), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in subsection (3)—
(i)in paragraph (a), for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence under this Part";
(ii)in paragraphs (ab) and (b), for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
60Directions to licensees or operators
In section 4.3A.39B(1) of the Principal Act—
(a)for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(b)after "under the" insert "licensee's".
61Racing industry and licensee
In section 4.4.7 of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
62Commissions—wagering
In section 4.6.1(2) of the Principal Act—
(a)for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(b)for "by the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "by the licensee".
63Dividends—wagering
In section 4.6.2 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (4)—
(i)for "The wagering and betting licensee, after deduction of the wagering and betting licensee's" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee, after deduction of the licensee's";
(ii)for "totalisators conducted by the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "totalisators conducted by the licensee";
(b)in subsection (5)—
(i)for "the wagering and betting licensee, the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee, the licensee";
(ii)for "subsequent totalisator conducted by the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "subsequent totalisator conducted by the licensee".
64Commissions—approved betting competitions
In section 4.6.4(2) of the Principal Act—
(a)for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(b)for "by the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "by the licensee".
65Dividends—approved betting competitions
In section 4.6.5 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (4)—
(i)for "The wagering and betting licensee, after the deduction of the wagering and betting licensee's" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee, after the deduction of the licensee's";
(ii)for "totalisator conducted by the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "totalisator conducted by the licensee";
(b)in subsection (5)—
(i)for "the wagering and betting licensee on an approved betting competition, the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee on an approved betting competition, the licensee";
(ii)for "subsequent totalisator conducted by the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "subsequent totalisator conducted by the licensee".
66Licensee to pay charge
In section 4.6.7A(1) of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
67Hospitals and Charities Fund
In section 4.6.8(2) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence or the extension of the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence or the extension of a wagering and betting licence".
68Unclaimed refunds, dividends and prizes
In section 4.6.9(1A) of the Principal Act—
(a)for "the wagering and betting licensee" (where first occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(b)for "expenses of the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "expenses of the licensee".
69Offences relating to totalisators and approved betting competitions
In section 4.7.2(1) and (4) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee, the wagering and betting operator" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee, a wagering and betting operator".
70Tickets purportedly issued by licensee
(1)For section 4.7.3(1) of the Principal Act substitute—
"(1)A person who is not—
(a)lawfully managing or controlling or being employed by a wagering and betting licensee, a wagering and betting operator or a permit holder; or
(b)an agent of a wagering and betting licensee, a wagering and betting operator or a permit holder—
must not sell or offer to sell any ticket or acknowledgement purporting to be issued by a wagering and betting licensee, wagering and betting operator or permit holder in respect of a bet.
Penalty:60 penalty units.".
(2)In section 4.7.3(2) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee, the wagering and betting operator" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee, a wagering and betting operator".
71Offence related to payment of dividends or prizes
In section 4.7.4 of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee, of the wagering and betting operator" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee, of a wagering and betting operator".
72Inducements, cheating etc.
In section 4.7.5(3) of the Principal Act, in the definition of relevant person, for "the wagering and betting licensee, the wagering and betting operator" (wherever occurring) substitute "a wagering and betting licensee, a wagering and betting operator".
73Offence to extend credit etc.
In section 4.7.6 of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee or a permit holder or an agent or employee of the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee or a permit holder or an agent or employee of a wagering and betting licensee".
74Gambling by intoxicated persons prohibited
In section 4.7.7 of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
75Application of Division 1 of Part 8 of Chapter 4
In section 4.8.1 of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
76Banking
In section 4.8.2(1A) of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
77Accounts
In section 4.8.3(1A) and (4) of the Principal Act—
(a)for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee";
(b)for "of the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "of the licensee".
78Books etc. to be kept on the premises
In section 4.8.4 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1A)—
(i)for "The wagering and betting licensee must" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee must";
(ii)for "of the wagering and betting licensee" (where twice occurring) substitute "of the licensee";
(b)in subsection (3), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
79Audit of books, accounts and financial statements
In section 4.8.5 of the Principal Act—
(a)in subsection (1A)—
(i)for "The wagering and betting licensee must" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee must";
(ii)for "of the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "of the licensee";
(b)in subsection (3A), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee";
(c)in subsection (4), for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
80Submission of reports
In section 4.8.6(1A) of the Principal Act, for "The wagering and betting licensee" substitute "A wagering and betting licensee".
81Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code
In section 4.9.1(1)(a) and (b) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
82Directions to licence holders to provide information for policy development
In section 10.1A.2(5) of the Principal Act, in the definition of licence holder, for paragraph (f) substitute—
"(f)a wagering and betting licensee.".
83Application of Division 1 of Part 4 of Chapter 10
In section 10.4.1(a) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
84Definitions for Division 1C of Part 4 of Chapter 10
In section 10.4.7P of the Principal Act, in the definition of relevant licence, for paragraph (b) substitute—
"(b)a wagering and betting licence; or".
85Definitions for Division 1D of Part 4 of Chapter 10
In section 10.4.7Y of the Principal Act, in the definition of relevant licence, for paragraph (b) substitute—
"(b)a wagering and betting licence; or".
86Information gathering for law enforcement purposes
In section 10.4.11(7) of the Principal Act, in the definition of regulated person, for paragraph (g) substitute—
"(g)a wagering and betting licensee;".
87Definition for Part 6 of Chapter 10
In section 10.6.5 of the Principal Act, in the definition of relevant person, for paragraph (ca) substitute—
"(ca)a wagering and betting licensee;".
88Definitions for Part 7 of Chapter 10
In section 10.7.1(1) of the Principal Act, in the definition of gambling provider—
(a)in paragraph (b), for "the wagering and betting licensee or the" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee or";
(b)in paragraph (ba), for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
89Offences in respect of allowing a minor to gamble
In section 10.7.3(2) of the Principal Act, for "the wagering and betting licensee" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee".
90Consequential amendment of Casino Control Act 1991
In section 81A(3)(a) of the Casino Control Act 1991, for "the wagering and betting licensee or the" substitute "a wagering and betting licensee or".
91Consequential amendment of Liquor Control Reform Act 1998
In section 115(2)(ba)(i) of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, for "the wagering and betting licence" substitute "a wagering and betting licence".
92Repeal of this Act
This Act is repealed on the first anniversary of its commencement.
Note
The repeal of this Act does not affect the continuing operation of the amendments made by it (see section 15(1) of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984).
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1 General information
See for Victorian Bills, Acts and current authorised versions of legislation and up-to-date legislative information.
Minister's second reading speech—
Legislative Assembly: 3 May 2023
Legislative Council: 30 May 2023
The long title for the Bill for this Act was "A Bill for an Act to amend the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 in relation to wagering and betting and to make consequential amendments to other Acts and for other purposes."
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