Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

GAMING MACHINE ACT - SECT 17

    (1)     In addition to the functions conferred on it by or under this Act, the Commission has those functions conferred on it by the Minister.

    (2)     The Commission has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with or incidental to the performance of its functions.

    (3)     The following principles are to be considered when the Commission is performing its functions:

        (a)     minimum regulatory intervention by government;

        (b)     maximum cooperation between industry and government;

        (c)     performance-based risk management controls;

        (d)     proactive and competitive industry positioning;

        (e)     long term viability of the gaming industry;

        (f)     a balanced approach to problem gambling.