Tuesday, 2 August 2022

Casino Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Implementation and Other Matters) Bill 2022

Introduction and first reading

Ms HORNE (Williamstown—Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Suburban Development) (12:31): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Casino Control Act 1991, the Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993, the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the Tobacco Act 1987 to implement recommendations of the Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence and other gambling reforms and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

Mr D O’BRIEN (Gippsland South) (12:31): Speaker, congratulations on your election. I ask the minister for a brief explanation of the bill.

Ms HORNE (Williamstown—Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Suburban Development) (12:32): The bill will respond to 12 recommendations of the Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence by establishing the legislative framework for harm minimisation and anti-money laundering measures, as well as corporate reforms at the Melbourne casino. The bill also includes complementary reforms such as banning smoking in the high roller rooms and introducing a casino supervision charge.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.