Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Casino Control Act 1991 - SECT 25

Regular investigations of casino operator's suitability etc.

25. Regular investigations of casino operator's suitability etc.



(1) Not later than 3 years after the commencement of operations in a casino,
and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 5 years, the Commission must
investigate and form an opinion as to each of the following matters-

   (a)  whether or not the casino operator is a suitable person to continue to
        hold the casino licence;

   (b)  whether or not the casino operator is complying with this Act, the
        Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993, the
        Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the regulations made under any of
        those Acts;

   (c)  in the case of the Melbourne Casino Operator, whether or not the
        casino operator is complying with-

   (i)  the transaction documents; and

   (ii) any other agreements between the Melbourne Casino Operator and the
        State, or a body representing the State, that impose obligations on
        the casino operator in relation to gaming;

   (d)  whether or not it is in the public interest that the casino licence
        should continue in force.

(1A) In subsection (1)-

Melbourne Casino Operator has the same meaning as in the
Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993; transaction documents means
Transaction Document as defined in the Agreement within the meaning of the
Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993.

(2) The Commission must report its findings and opinion to the Minister,
giving reasons for its opinion and must take whatever action it considers
appropriate in the light of its findings.