New South Wales Consolidated Acts

CASINO CONTROL ACT 1992 - SECT 7

7 Ministerial directions as to requirements for casino

(1) The Minister may from time to time give a direction in writing to the Authority as to any of the following matters:

(a) the permissible location for a casino,

(b) the required size and style of a casino,

(c) the development required to take place in conjunction with the establishment of a casino, such as the development of a hotel or other complex of which a casino is to form part,

(d) any other prescribed matter concerning the establishment of a casino.

(2) Before giving a direction on any matter to the Authority, the Minister is to call for a report on the matter from the Authority and is to consider the Authority’s report.

(3) A direction as to the permissible location for a casino must not specify a particular site unless the site is vested in the Crown or the Crown has the exclusive right of occupation of the site.

(4) The Minister may vary or revoke a direction by a further direction in writing to the Authority.

(5) The Authority must exercise its functions under this Act in respect of the grant of a casino licence, the conduct of negotiations and the entering into of agreements in a manner that is consistent with the directions of the Minister under this section.