New player protection measures

In 2009, the Treasurer, Michael Aird announced a package of measures aimed at improving player protection for all gamblers in Tasmania. These measures were developed in response to the findings of the ‘Social and Economic Impact Study into Gambling in Tasmania, June 2008’ and after consultation with key community and industry groups.

A list of the measures is available from the following link: new player protection measures - Information Sheet.

In July 2009, the Treasurer directed the Tasmanian Gaming Commission to implement some of the measures. The Tasmanian Gaming Commission Ministerial Direction (No.1) 2009 was gazetted and this link will provide a version of the Gazette notice.

Other measures commenced in late 2009 following changes to the Gaming Control Act 1993. These changes are available in detail from the following link: Gaming Control Amendment Bill (No.2) 2009.

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.

Information on the development of the new responsible gambling mandatory code of practice for Tasmania is available by clicking here.

Information on the social and economic impact studies into gambling in Tasmania is available by clicking here.

Gaming Control (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2011

The Gaming Control (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2011 allow Tasmania Police to issue infringement notices to persons that commit certain offences under the Act and to prescribe penalties that correspond to the level of infringement notice. This Fact Sheet provides a summary of the offences where infringement notices can now be issued and the penalties that apply. The offences include some that support problem gamblers that have a self-exclusion notice or order in place. For information on the Tasmanian Gambling Exclusion Scheme, click here.