Lotteries Act 1997

The Minister may suspend a primary licence immediately if the Minister believes—

a ground exists to suspend or cancel the primary licence; and

the circumstances are so extraordinary that it is imperative to suspend the licence immediately to ensure—

the public interest is not affected in an adverse and material way; or

the integrity of the conduct of lotteries stated in the licence is not jeopardised in a material way.

The suspension—

must be effected by written notice (a suspension notice) given to the primary licensee with a show cause notice; and

operates immediately the suspension notice is given; and

continues to operate until the show cause notice is finally dealt with.

If the Minister gives a suspension notice to a primary licensee, the Minister must give a copy of the suspension notice to each other person with whom the primary licensee has a lottery operation agreement.