(1) Before 1 July 2003, the Minister must cause to be conducted a review of the following matters:

(a)

the operation of this Act;

(b)

the growth of interactive gambling services;

(c)

the social and commercial impact of interactive gambling services;

(d)

the effect of the following provisions:

(i)

paragraphs 5(3)(aa) and 6(3)(aa) and section 8A (excluded wagering services);

(ii)

paragraphs 5(3)(ab) and 6(3)(ab) and section 8B (excluded gaming services);

(iii)

paragraphs 5(3)(ac) and 6(3)(ac) and section 8C (services that have a designated broadcasting link);

(iv)

paragraphs 5(3)(ad) and 6(3)(ad) and section 8C (services that have a designated datacasting link);

(v)

paragraphs 5(3)(ae) and 6(3)(ae) and section 8D (excluded lottery services);

(e)

the effectiveness of this Act in dealing with the social and commercial impact of interactive gambling services;

(f)

technological developments that are relevant to the regulation of interactive gambling services;

(g)

technological developments that may assist in dealing with problem gambling.

(2) The Minister must cause to be prepared a report of a review under subsection (1). (3) The Minister must cause copies of the report to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after the completion of the preparation of the report. (4) For the purposes of subsection (1), in determining whether a service is an interactive gambling service, subsection 5(3) is to be disregarded.