Keno Act 1996

This section applies if the Minister believes—

a ground exists to suspend or cancel a keno licence; and

the act, omission or other thing constituting the ground is of a serious and fundamental nature; and

either—

the integrity of the conduct of keno games by the keno licensee may be jeopardised in a material way; or

the public interest may be affected in an adverse and material way.

The Minister must give the keno licensee a written notice (a show cause notice) that—

states the action (the proposed action) the Minister proposes taking under this division; and

states the grounds for the proposed action; and

outlines the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and

if the proposed action is suspension of the licence—states the proposed suspension period; and

invites the licensee to show within a stated period (the show cause period) why the proposed action should not be taken.

The show cause period must end not less than 21 days after the show cause notice is given to the keno licensee.