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General power of investigation

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Part 3Investigations and inquiries of Commission
Division 1Investigations

32 General power of investigation

S. 32(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 45(1).

(1)

For the purposes of performing its functions or duties, or exercising its powers under this Act or gambling legislation, the Commission may carry out investigations.

(2)

An investigation under this Division may include (but is not limited to) an investigation of any or all of the following—

(a)

a person who, in the opinion of the Commission, is a regulated person;

(b)

the conduct and practices of a person referred to in paragraph (a);

(c)

any contravention or suspected contravention of a provision under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003;

S. 32(2)(d) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 45(2)(a).

(d)

a person who, in the opinion of the Commission, could affect the performance of functions in or in relation to the conduct of the operations of a regulated person under a gambling authorisation;

S. 32(2)(e) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 45(2)(a).

(e)

a person who, in the opinion of the Commission, could be in a position to exercise direct or indirect control over a regulated person in relation to functions in or in relation to the conduct of operations under a gambling authorisation;

S. 32(2)(f) repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 45(2)(b).

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(g)

an investigation under section 91A or 94A(5D) of the Racing Act 1958;

S. 32(2)(h) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 45(2)(c).

(h)

matters relevant to the functions, powers or duties of the Commission or the operation of gambling legislation.

(3)

An investigation under this Division may include making an enquiry of a preliminary nature.

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