Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Gambling Regulation Act 2003 - SECT 2.5A.9.

Fixed term ban order

2.5A.9. Fixed term ban order



(1) After considering a report of the Commission under section 2.5A.8, the
Minister may make an order banning the gambling product or gambling practice
that is the subject of the report for a period not exceeding 10 years, if the
Minister is satisfied that the product or practice undermines or may undermine
a responsible gambling objective.

(2) In making a fixed term ban order, the Minister may rely on, but is not
bound by, any recommendation contained in the Commission's report.

(3) The Minister may make a fixed term ban order whether or not-

   (a)  the gambling product has been offered or provided, or the gambling
        practice has been adopted, in Victoria; or

   (b)  the interim ban order in respect of the gambling product or gambling
        practice has expired.

(4) The Minister makes a fixed term ban order by notice published in the
Government Gazette.

(5) If the Minister makes a fixed term ban order-

   (a)  the Minister must publish notice of the making of the order in a
        newspaper circulating generally in Victoria; and

   (b)  the Minister must cause a copy of the order to be presented to each
        House of Parliament within 6 sitting days of that House after the
        making of the order; and

   (c)  the Minister must give a copy of the notice to the Commission; and

   (d)  the Commission must cause a copy of the notice to be made available on
        its website as soon as practicable after receiving the copy from the
        Minister.

(6) A notice under subsection (4) or (5) must include the Minister's reasons
for making the fixed term ban order.