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CRIMINAL CODE 1899 - SECT 443
ch 43
443 ch 43
In this chapter—
"bet" or
"make a bet" includes—
(a) place, change, accept or withdraw a bet; and
(b)
cause a bet to be placed, changed, accepted or withdrawn.
"encourage" includes ask, counsel, incite, induce, persuade, pressure (by
threats or otherwise), procure or urge.
"match-fixing arrangement" , in relation to a sporting event or
sporting contingency, means an agreement between 2 or more persons relating to
any person engaging in match-fixing conduct in relation to the event or
contingency for the purpose of— (a) obtaining a pecuniary benefit for any
person; or
(b) causing a pecuniary detriment to any person.
"match-fixing conduct" , in relation to a sporting event or the happening of a
sporting contingency, means conduct that— (a) affects, or if engaged in
could reasonably be expected to affect, the outcome of the event or the
happening of the contingency; and
(b) is contrary to the standards of
integrity that an ordinary person would reasonably expect of persons in a
position to affect or influence the outcome of the event or the happening of
the contingency.
"sporting contingency" means a contingency— (a) associated with a
sporting event; and
(b) on the happening of which a person may make a bet
under a law of the Commonwealth or a State.
"sporting event" means a sporting competition or activity, whether taking
place in Queensland or elsewhere, on the outcome of which a person may
make a bet under a law of the Commonwealth or a State.
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