Betting Control Act 1954

If the Commission makes a report to the Minister under section 10K(4)(b) or (6)(b), the Minister may —

take 1 of the following actions —

amend the wagering licence;

suspend the licence;

cancel the licence;

if the Minister determines that action under paragraph (a) is not warranted, remit the matter to the Commission with a request that the Commission consider whether action should be taken against the wagering licensee under section 10K(4)(a).

In determining whether to take action under this section, the Minister —

must take into account whether taking the action is in the public interest; and

is entitled to rely on the findings and recommendations in the report of the Commission under section 10K(4)(b) or (6)(b); and

is not required to give the wagering licensee a further opportunity to be heard or make submissions.

If the Minister remits a matter to the Commission under subsection (1)(b), the Commission is not required to give the wagering licensee a further opportunity to be heard or make submissions before taking action against the licensee under section 10K(4)(a).

Cancellation, suspension or amendment of a wagering licence under this section takes effect —

when written notice is given to the wagering licensee; or

on a later date specified in the notice.