(2) The Authority, the Minister, the
Secretary, the Commissioner of Police and all other persons having functions
under this Act are required to have due regard to the need for gambling harm
minimisation and the fostering of responsible conduct in relation to gambling
when exercising functions under this Act.
(3) In particular, due regard is to
be had to the need for gambling harm minimisation when considering for the
purposes of this Act what is or is not in the public interest.