Victorian Numbered Acts

LIQUOR AND GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2018 (NO. 20 OF 2018) - SECT 35

For section 6A.3.4 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 substitute —

        " 6A.3.4     Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for keno licence

    (1)     If requested by the Minister, the Secretary must give a written report to the Minister in relation to a person the Minister is considering inviting to apply for the keno licence.

    (2)     A report may include any recommendations the Secretary thinks fit.

    (3)     The report must include the reasons for any findings or recommendations contained in it.

        6A.3.4A     Consent required for reports and investigation

    (1)     For the purpose of preparing a report under section 6A.3.4 or 6A.3.6 to give to the Minister and for investigations and inquiries to be carried out under Division 1C of Part 4 of Chapter 10 for the purpose of preparing a report under section 6A.3.4 or 6A.3.6, the Secretary must obtain the written consent of—

        (a)     a possible invitee or pending applicant; and

        (b)     any other person the Secretary considers relevant to the consideration by the Minister of whether—

              (i)     to invite a possible invitee to apply for the keno licence; or

              (ii)     a pending applicant should be granted the keno licence under this Division.

    (2)     In this section—

"pending applicant" means a person the Minister has invited to apply for the keno licence but that has not applied for the keno licence under section 6A.3.5;

"possible invitee" means a person the Minister is considering inviting to apply for the keno licence.".