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New player protection measures
A list of the new measures is available from the following link: new player protection measures - Information Sheet. The Treasurer has directed the Tasmanian Gaming Commission to implement some of the measures now, while others can only commence when changes are made to the Gaming Control Act 1993 (prior to December 2009). The Tasmanian Gaming Commission Ministerial Direction (No.1) 2009 has now been gazetted and this link will provide a version of the Gazette notice. The Commission is committed to consulting with gaming operators, where possible, on how measures may be implemented effectively. It is also mindful of the need to work with gaming operators to implement the measures. An update on the Commission's progress towards implementing each of the measures is available from the following link: Tasmanian Gaming Commission progress. For further information contact the Liquor and Gaming Branch by email at gaming@treasury.tas.gov.au or by phone on (03) 6233 2475. Social and economic impact studies into gambling in Tasmania The Gaming Control Act 1993 requires that an independent review of the social and economic impact of gambling in Tasmania is conducted every three years. The study must be carried out by persons (only one of whom may be employed by the State of Tasmania or a State Service Agency) who, in the Treasurer’s opinion, possess appropriate expertise or qualifications. First impact study – released July 2008 The first study was commissioned by the Tasmanian Department of Treasury and Finance and was prepared by the South Australian Centre for Economic Studies. It is available in two volumes: Any enquiries into the content of the report should be directed to: The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies PO Box 125 Rundle Mall, South Australia 5000 Phone (+61 -8) 8303 5555 Fax (+61-8) 8232 5307 Level 2 230 North Terrace, Adelaide The Tasmanian Gaming Commission's report to the Treasurer Michael Aird on the ‘Social and Economic Impact Study into Gambling in Tasmania’ was released in late 2008. Tasmanian Gaming Commission's report on the Social and Economic Impact Study into Gambling in Tasmania Future impact studies The Act requires that an independent review of the social and economic impact of gambling in Tasmania is conducted every three years. The next study is expected to commence in mid 2010. Further information is available by contacting Mr Damien Febey, Department of Treasury and Finance, 21 Murray Street, Hobart 7000, phone (03) 6233 2094 or email damien.febey@treasury.tas.gov.au |
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