s 9

Functions of the Commission

In force

(1)

The functions of the Commission are—

S. 9(1)(a) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(i).

(a)

to perform the regulatory, investigative and disciplinary functions conferred on the Commission by or under this Act, the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, the Casino Control Act 1991, the Racing Act 1958 or any other Act;

S. 9(1)(b) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(ii).

(b)

to undertake licensing, approval, authorisation and registration activities under gambling legislation or any other Act;

S. 9(1)(c) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(iii).

(c)

to promote and monitor compliance with gambling legislation;

S. 9(1)(d) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(iii).

(d)

to detect and respond to contraventions of gambling legislation;

S. 9(1)(e) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(ii).

(e)

to advise the Minister in relation to the Commission's functions under gambling legislation and the Racing Act 1958;

S. 9(1)(f) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(iii).

(f)

to advise the Minister on the operation of gambling legislation;

S. 9(1)(g) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(iv).

(g)

to ensure Government policy in relation to gambling is implemented;

S. 9(1)(h) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(b).

(h)

to inform and educate the public about—

(i)

the Commission's regulatory practices and requirements; and

(ii)

Government policy in relation to gambling;

S. 9(1)(i) inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(b), amended by No. 25/2024 s. 17(1).

(i)

to undertake activities to minimise gambling harm;

S. 9(1)(j) inserted by No. 25/2024 s. 17(2).

(j)

to conduct and facilitate education and information programs—

(i)

to promote behaviours that reduce gambling harm; and

(ii)

to increase community awareness of the risks associated with gambling; and

(iii)

to encourage people to seek help in relation to gambling harm;

S. 9(1)(k) inserted by No. 25/2024 s. 17(2).

(k)

to advise the Minister, at the Minister's request, on any matter related to the Commission's functions under paragraph (j).

S. 9(2) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(c).

(2)

The Commission also has the function of informing itself, in the manner it sees fit, as to its functions and the operation of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, the Casino Control Act 1991 and the Racing Act 1958.

S. 9(3) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 34(2).

(3)

When performing functions or duties or exercising powers under this Act, the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, the Casino Control Act 1991, the Racing Act 1958 or any other Act, the Commission must have regard to—

(a)

the objects of the Act conferring functions, duties or powers on the Commission; and

(b)

the objectives of the Commission set out in section 8A.

S. 9(4) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 34(3).

(4)

When performing functions or duties or exercising powers under gambling legislation, the Commission must have regard to any decision-making guidelines issued by the Minister under section 5.

S. 9(5) inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 34(4).

(5)

When performing functions or duties or exercising powers, the Commission must comply with any directions of the Minister under section 5A.

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