Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Regulations

GAMING MACHINE REGULATION 2004 - REG 64A

The commission may approve a contribution as a problem gambling community contribution only if the contribution is made for—

        (a)     counselling or support services for problem gamblers that are not provided by the licensee; or

        (b)     training or education programs on the recognition and avoidance of problem gambling; or

        (c)     public awareness campaigns for problem gambling; or

        (d)     programs to research and collect data on problem gambling.

Example—par (a)

counselling or support services provided by Lifeline Canberra Inc, the Salvation Army or Anglicare

Examples—par (b)

1     the development and delivery of an education program that assists in recognising and avoiding problem gambling

2     the development and delivery of an education program that trains staff in effectively providing services to address problem gambling

Example—par (d)

research by a national research centre on the implications of problem gambling for the community

Note     An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).