V ictorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Level 5, 35 Spring Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia PO Box 1988, Melbourne Annual Report Victoria 3001 Australia Telephone 61 3 9651 3333 2006–2007 Facsimile 61 3 9651 3777 www.vcgr.vic.gov.au Annual Repor t 2006–2007
Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Office
Level 5 35 Spring Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
Postal Address
PO Box 1988 Melbourne Victoria 3001
Website: www.vcgr.vic.gov.au
Office Hours
9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday
Switchboard Telephone: 61 3 9651 3333 Facsimile: 61 3 9651 3777 E-mail contact address: [email protected],gov.au Complaints hotline: 61 3 9651 3737
Inspectors at Melbourne Casino Southbank: Telephone: 61 3 9690 4657 (24 hours a day 7 days a week) Chairman’s Letter
30 October 2007
Minister for Gaming Parliament House Spring Street MELBOURNE VIC 3002
Dear Minister
I am pleased to present the Annual Report of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation for 2006–2007. This Annual Report is prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 1994, the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the Casino Control Act 1991 and covers the period between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007.
Yours sincerely
Ian Dunn Chair 2 Contents
Chairman's Letter 1 Chairman's Report 5 Part 1 – The Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation 7 Overview 8 Objectives 9 Functions 10 Members of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation 11 Organisational Structure 12 Key Achievements in 2006–2007 15 Corporate Governance 18 Part 2 – Report of Operations 2006–2007 by Intended Outcomes 19 Intended Outcome 1 20 Ensure that gaming on gaming machines, casino table gaming, wagering, lotteries, Club Keno and community and charitable gaming is conducted honestly and the management is free from criminal influence Intended Outcome 2 29 Regulate the use of gaming machines in casinos and approved venues, wagering equipment, Club Keno equipment, lotteries equipment and community and charitable gaming equipment Intended Outcome 3 32 Regulate the activities of key operatives in the gaming machine, casino, wagering, lotteries, Club Keno and community and charitable gaming industries Intended Outcome 4 35 Supervision and control of the Casino Intended Outcome 5 41 Foster responsible gambling Intended Outcome 6 44 Other operational matters Summary of Financial Results 52 Part 3 – Financial Report 2006–2007 57 Part 4 – Appendices 83 1 A Principal Legislation Administered by the Minister for Gaming 85 B Commencement Dates of New Legislation 86 C Subordinate Legislation 87 2 Ministerial Directions 88 3 Ministerial Determination – Community Benefit Statements 91 4 Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Rules 92 5 Decisions on Applications for New Premises and Venue Operator Licence Amendments 95 6 Commission Meetings, Inquiries and Hearings 2006–2007 97 7 Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007 98 8 Bingo Centres and Approved Commercial Raffle Organisers as at 30 June 2007 111 9 Licensing Activities 112 10 Number of Active Licences at 30 June 2006 and 30 June 2007 114 11 Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers as at 30 June 2007 115 12 Responsible Gaming Training Course Providers as at 30 June 2007 116 13 Community Benefit Statements – Summary of Claims 119 14 Gambling Player Loss and Taxes and Levies Paid 2006–2007 120 15 Player Loss from Gaming Machines – Statistical Data Fact Sheet 122 16 Distribution of Player Loss from Gaming Machines 123 17 Representation on Working Parties 124 18 Commission Whistleblower Procedures 125 19 Staff Profile by Position 2006–2007 131 20 Additional Information Available 132 21 Disclosure Index 133 22 Glossary 135
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Chairman’s Report
The changes in the global gambling market, and its challenges for regulators, are, I believe, the most important issues arising in 2006–2007.
With its increasing focus on opportunities off-shore, PBL, Australian gambling market will be challenged. The increased Australia's largest company with a gambling focus, leads the competition in the market is prompting more innovation in game way in what I believe will be an increasing trend involving other and product design as well as non-gambling entertainment Australian companies. Most recently its announcement of its options at venues. intended demerger, and the dividing of the publishing and I have mentioned earlier the need for excellent relationships with gaming divisions, led to a substantial workload for the overseas regulators. The importance of such relationships is Commission. So too do the forays into Macau, where the demonstrated by the constant stream of regulators who visit the Crown Macau casino opened in May 2007, and into Canada and Commission from many countries in a variety of regions. It is Las Vegas. Fresh involvements with further overseas entities pleasing to hear from them that the rigour of our investigations inevitably lead to the need for investigation of new companies is renowned as being first-rate. And those sections of the and associates. Our good relationships with international Gambling Regulation Act 2003 that impose severe restrictions regulators are critical. upon the ability of the Commission, or its officers, to make I regard as inevitable the present trend in which not only PBL public matters which are the subject of our work, do permit the but also the other major players in the gambling market seek exchange of such material with our international or interstate further opportunities elsewhere. An examination of the Annual counterparts. In turn, their willingness to provide information to Reports of the Australian companies with a focus on gambling the Commission will be in jeopardy if they cannot be assured confirms what the Commission's data suggests, namely, that that it will remain confidential. the Australian market is not expanding. Indeed, in real terms The role of the Commission in dealing with applications for new many aspects of it are shrinking. premises approvals for gaming machines or for amendments to The topic which attracts most interest in Victoria is the permit more gaming machines has been mentioned in earlier expenditure by Victorian adults on gaming machines. This year reports. that figure has increased from $630 per adult to $639, an The work continues and will become more constant following increase of less than 1.5% and well below the CPI increase. the decision by the Minister for Gaming to introduce more I again point out that, in Victoria, the peak expenditure on regional caps. A consequence of this decision is that some 543 gaming machines occurred in 2001–2002 when it reached $696 gaming machines must be removed from existing venues in per adult. Had that figure kept pace with inflation, with CPI capped regions. No doubt the operators, Tabcorp and increase, or remained as a constant percentage of net Tattersall’s, will seek to have them introduced into other venues household disposable income, the figure would now be an in non-capped regions. estimated $739 per adult per annum. And expenditure in other This will lead to a significant workload increase for the areas of gambling is also flat. Any new venturers into the Commission, bearing in mind that a public inquiry must be
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conducted for each proposal, and there are but three I must make reference to the Commission's work regarding the Commissioners. Although we can call upon the assistance of awarding of one or more Public Lotteries Licences. Last year I three Sessional Commissioners, each inquiry must be chaired by mentioned this matter and commented that I could say little, either the Chair or Deputy Chair of the Commission. because of confidentiality requirements. Regrettably, the Even leaving aside the work associated with the transfer of situation is not resolved, and our work is one of the matters gaming machines from capped regions, what must be stressed [amongst a large number] being scrutinised by a Select is that the issues to be considered are complex and the Committee of the Legislative Council. I can say, without consequences of our decisions, particularly when dealing with hesitation, that no-one has sought to improperly affect the work applications regarding new venues, are frequently very far of the Commission and that the probity of the Commission's reaching. Recent applications for new premises approvals have work has been maintained. A more complete report on this involved proposed projects often involving expenditure of $10 subject must await the completion of the lotteries licensing million to $20 million. Without the Commission's approval, the process. project will not eventuate. The consequences as to, for The Commissioners are supported in their work by a team of example, employment in a newly developing region, are serious. officers with great skill and dedication who provide exceptional Yet the Commission cannot grant an application unless satisfied advice and ensure that all aspects of the Commission's that the net social and economic impact upon the community in business operate smoothly. I would like to take this opportunity the region of the proposed venue will not be detrimental. We to thank all the Commission's staff, as well as my co- must accept that our decisions will be heavily scrutinised and Commissioners, including Sessional Commissioners, for their sometimes will be controversial. efforts in the past year.
Ian Dunn Chair
6 Part 1 Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation
7 Overview
History Purpose The Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation (VCGR) The VCGR seeks to provide a fair, responsible and crime free came into operation on 1 July 2004 following the proclamation gambling industry which optimises the benefits for all Victorians. of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. As at 30 June 2007, the To achieve this outcome, the VCGR strives to be at the forefront responsible Minister was the Minister for Gaming, the of effective regulation of the gambling industry, guided by its Honourable Daniel Andrews, MP. Principal legislation legislated objectives and functions as set out at sections 10.1.3 administered by the Minister for Gaming is listed at Appendix 1A and 10.1.4 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. of this report. These objectives and functions are set out in detail at pages 9 The VCGR assumed responsibility for the regulation of gambling and 10 of the report. from the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority, the Director of The Government has identified six principles against which its Gaming and Betting and the Director of Casino Surveillance. gambling policy is to be assessed. As a consequence, the These statutory entities ceased to exist as at 30 June 2004 as regulation of gambling by the VCGR must be consistent with did the Office of Gambling Regulation, the administrative unit these principles: within the Department of Justice which assisted the aforementioned statutory entities. G developing and reinforcing the Government's commitment to responsible gambling through measures that assist and The legislation provided for three Commissioners and for protect problem gamblers and those at risk of becoming sessional Commissioners to be appointed. The VCGR is problem gamblers, their families and the wider community; comprised of three members – Mr Ian Dunn, Chair, Ms Judith King, Deputy Chair and Mr Peter Cohen, Executive G developing and maintaining the State's commitment to the Commissioner. The Chair and Deputy Chair are part-time highest standards of probity for gambling service providers; appointees. G accepting that gambling is a valid activity for many Victorians In March 2005 Ms Suzanne Jones, Mr Geoffrey Provis and Mr who are entitled to expect ongoing high standards of service, Rod Smith were appointed as Sessional Commissioners to transparency and accountability from the gambling sector; assist the VCGR with matters considered at inquiries. These are G ensuring that the legitimate financial benefits of gambling also part-time appointments. (both private and public) are transparent, appropriately The number of VCGR meetings and inquiries held during recognisable and fairly distributed to the Victorian 2006–2007 are set out at Appendix 6 of this report. community; On 6 March 2007 the Government, by Order in Council, G that to the extent possible consistent with the other appointed three Commissioners to undertake the specific principles, gaming service providers operate in a competitive functions involved in providing written reports to the Minister for environment; Gaming pursuant to section 5.3.4 of the Gambling Regulation G the establishment of proper consultative processes to ensure Act 2003 in relation to applications for a public lottery licence that appropriate information is given to, and input is received pursuant to section 5.3.3 of that Act. from, the wide variety of persons interested in gambling The persons appointed, all on a part time basis, were – including stakeholders, affected parties and, to the widest extent possible, the broader Victorian community. G Mr Neil Clelland SC, as Commissioner and Acting Deputy Chairperson;
G Mr Ken Loughnan AO, as a Sessional Commissioner; and
G Ms Suzanne Jones, as a Sessional Commissioner. The initial appointments were until 31 May 2007 but these were extended by Order in Council on 29 May 2007 until 1 July 2007 and by a further Order in Council on 26 June 2007 until 20 July 2007. The Order in Council of 26 June 2007 also provided for the appointment of these three Commissioners for the period from 21 July to 17 August 2007 for the purposes of providing information as required by the Gambling Licences Review Panel pursuant to Chapter 10, Part 2A of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. The title ‘Special Purpose Commission’ has been used in this report to describe the activities of the above three Commissioners.
8 Objectives
The objectives of the VCGR are as stated in section 10.1.3 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, namely –
G to ensure that gaming on gaming machines is conducted honestly;
G to ensure that the management of gaming machines and gaming equipment is free from criminal influence and exploitation;
G to ensure that other forms of gambling permitted under this or any other Act are conducted honestly and that their management is free from criminal influence and exploitation;
G to act as a source of advice to the Minister for Gaming on gambling issues and ensure that the Government's policy on gambling is implemented;
G to foster responsible gambling in order to minimise harm caused by problem gambling and accommodate those who gamble without harming themselves or others; and
G any objectives set out in the Casino Control Act 1991 or any other Act.
9 Functions
The functions of the VCGR are as conferred on it by or under the gambling legislation or any other Act and include –
G regulating the use of gaming machines in casinos and approved gaming venues;
G ensuring that the conduct of gaming at approved gaming venues and the casino is supervised;
G detecting offences committed in, or in relation to, approved gaming venues and the casino;
G receiving and investigating complaints from gaming patrons concerning the conduct of gaming in approved gaming venues and the casino;
G regulating the activities of key operatives in the gaming machine industry, including those who manufacture, supply, repair or own, or provide venues for and operate gaming machines;
G regulating the activities of key operatives in the wagering, Club Keno, interactive gaming, community and charitable gaming, bingo, onboard gaming and public lottery industries;
G ensuring that all taxes, charges and levies are paid;
G advising the Minister for Gaming on community concerns about the economic and social impact of gambling on the well-being of the community;
G informing itself in the manner it sees fit of current and emerging issues and practices in Victoria and elsewhere with respect to gambling, including responsible gambling, probity, game security and integrity and facility development; and
G informing and educating the public as to the regulatory practices and requirements of the VCGR.
10 Members of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation as at 30 June 2007
Mr Ian Dunn, Chair Ms Judith King, Deputy Chair Mr Peter Cohen, Executive Commissioner
Ms Suzanne Jones, Sessional Commissioner Mr Geoffrey Provis, Sessional Commissioner Mr Roderick Smith, Sessional Commissioner
Note: The Chair, Deputy Chair and Executive Commissioner appointments commenced 1 July 2004. The Chair and Deputy Chair are part-time appointees. The Sessional Commissioners, who are also part-time appointees, were appointed on 8 March 2005.
Special Purpose Commission The following Commissioners were appointed for the period 6 March to 20 July 2007 to undertake the specific functions involved in providing written reports to the Minister for Gaming pursuant to section 5.3.4 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and in relation to applications for a public lottery licence pursuant to section 5.3.3 of that Act:
G Mr Neil Clelland SC, Commissioner and Acting Deputy Chairperson;
G Mr Ken Loughnan AO, Sessional Commissioner; and
G Ms Suzanne Jones, Sessional Commissioner. These Commissioners were further appointed for the period 21 July to 17 August 2007 for the purposes of providing information as required by the Gambling Licences Review Panel.
11 Organisational Chart as at 30 June 2007
Secretary Department of Justice Mr Ian Dunn, Chair Ms Penny Armytage
Executive Director Gaming and Racing Mr Ross Kennedy
Ms Judith King, Deputy Chair
Director Legal Director Group and Legislation Business Resources Ms Sylvia Grobtuch Ms Phyllis Kailis
G Legal Advice G Corporate
G Legislation Governance, Planning and Risk G Freedom of Management Information G Human G Hearings Mr Peter Cohen, Resources G Casino Executive Commissioner G Secretariat/ Commercial Executive Arrangements G Budget and Financial Management
G Office Management
12 Minister The Hon Daniel Andrews MP Minister for Gaming
Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Mr Ian Dunn, Chair Ms Judith King, Deputy Chair
Mr Peter Cohen, Executive Commissioner Chief Executive Officer Sessional Commissioners Ms Suzanne Jones Mr Geoffrey Provis Mr Rod Smith Special Purpose Commission Mr Neil Clelland SC Mr Ken Loughnan AO Ms Suzanne Jones
Director Gambling Director Licensing Director Director Operations and Operations and Group Integrated Compliance and Audit Policy Systems Investigation Mr Phillip Shelton Ms Lynne Bertolini Ms Meredith Brown Mr Max Priestley
G Equipment G Gaming Industry G Information G Investigation Standards and Provider, Technology and Prosecution
Approvals Associate and G Records G Casino G Operations Employee Management Regulation Licensing Audit and G Venue Audit Lottery G Minor Gaming Supervision Permits
G Venue Technical G Community and Compliance Charitable
G Systems Audit Organisations G G Casino Licensee Approvals Monitoring G G Policy Support Licensing Policy Support
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Management
Mr Peter Cohen, Executive Commissioner Ms Phyllis Kailis, Director Group Business Resources Peter became Executive Commissioner of the VCGR with effect As Director of the Group Business Resources Branch, Phyllis on 1 July 2004 following his appointment by the Governor in has responsibility for providing strategic and operational advice Council and he has specific statutory duties under gambling and delivering business specific support services including legislation. As the Executive Commissioner Peter is also the corporate governance, planning and risk management, budget Chief Executive Officer and leads the management team and financial management, human resources, secretariat and comprised of Directors in charge of each of the six Branches of office management. The Branch facilitates and assists the the VCGR. VCGR in meeting its legislative responsibilities and service delivery objectives. Ms Lynne Bertolini, Director Licensing Operations and Policy As Director of the Licensing Operations and Policy Branch, Mr Max Priestley, Director Compliance and Investigation Lynne has responsibility for the licensing and ongoing As Director of the Compliance and Investigation Branch, Max monitoring of participants in the gambling industry. This has responsibility for enforcement of, and compliance with, includes initial checks and ongoing suitability monitoring and gambling legislation. disciplinary action for commercial participants in the casino and gaming industry, individuals employed in those industries, trade Mr Phillip Shelton, Director Gambling Operations and Audit promotions involving lotteries, and community and charitable As Director of the Gambling Operations and Audit Branch, gaming participants and activities. Phillip has responsibility for advising whether the conduct of gambling, and the associated computer gambling systems and Ms Meredith Brown, Director Group Integrated Systems related operational procedures for the casino, electronic gaming As Director of the Group Integrated Systems Branch, Meredith machines, wagering, interactive gambling, Club Keno, approved has responsibility for the control, development and maintenance betting competitions and lotteries, is consistent with enabling of the VCGR Information Technology infrastructure, databases legislation and is delivered responsibly. and applications, and also for the provision of its records management services. Both Branch functions enable the VCGR to undertake its statutory role efficiently and effectively.
Ms Sylvia Grobtuch, Director Legal and Legislation As Director of the Legal and Legislation Branch, Sylvia has responsibility for advising on how the regulation of gambling in the State should be carried out so that it is consistent with the requirements of gambling legislation. She also advises on VCGR contractual obligations under commercial agreements to which it is a party.
14 Key Achievements in 2006–2007
Strengthening the Regulation of the Gambling Industry:
G conducted extensive and rigorous investigations and provided reports as required by section 5.3.4 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 to the Minister for Gaming on each applicant for a public lottery licence;
G supported, through the provision of staff and resources, the activities of the Special Purpose Commission;
G continued to monitor and respond to changing market participants as a result of takeovers, mergers and new overseas ventures involving approved participants in the Victorian gaming industry;
G monitored and assessed major developments of Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd (PBL) to ensure the continuing integrity of the casino operator, Crown, and its business associations and that the casino operator maintained its commitment to the Melbourne Casino following – - various corporate restructures by PBL; - the PBL joint venture arrangement in Macau; - expansion by PBL into casinos in Canada, USA and the United Kingdom; and - the involvement of PBL in Betfair Australia Pty Ltd;
G commenced the mandatory review of the casino operator as required by section 25 of the Casino Control Act 1991;
G assessed the merger between Tattersall's Limited and UNiTAB Ltd and undertook investigations of new associates which occurred as a result;
G determined the maximum number of gaming machines permitted in each of 19 capped regions determined by the Minister for Gaming on 16 October 2006 and calculated the number of gaming machines to be removed from individual venues within the six capped regions that required removal of gaming machines;
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Strengthening the Regulation of the Gambling Industry (continued)
G implemented the regulatory framework for the licensing of commercial raffle organisers and the requirement to keep accounts and financial statements;
G commenced a review of bingo and its regulations and released a Discussion Paper on the effectiveness of the regulations which examined the issues impacting on the bingo industry;
G revised the Commission's Standards for gaming machine types and games; and
G implemented rules for wagering and the wagering computer system to provide for New Zealand to co-mingle pari-mutuel pools into Tabcorp's Victorian pools.
Improving Accessibility to, and Transparency of, Gambling Regulation:
G further developed the capacity to lodge 'on-line' trade promotion lottery applications, the single largest number of applications of any type received by the VCGR each year;
G conducted community information sessions in Ballarat, Bendigo, Echuca, Frankston, Horsham, Noble Park and Shepparton;
G conducted 17 public inquiries, including the hearing of two matters in regional locations; and
G developed procedures to ensure that – - councils are given appropriate opportunity to consider economic and social impact when material changes are made in relation to applications for new premises approvals and gaming machine increases after they have been lodged; and - the responsible council and surrounding municipalities are notified of applications for new premises approvals and gaming machine increases.
16 Contributing to the Community:
G assessed and approved applications from registered training organisations to provide responsible provision of gaming training courses;
G finalised, in consultation with industry stakeholders, an information booklet for nominees of venue operators to inform nominees of their responsibilities and obligations under gambling legislation;
G attended and provided advice to Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council Working Parties on Research, Code of Conduct and Product Safety;
G updated the VCGR Rules for gaming venues and for the Melbourne Casino to reflect current legislative and responsible gambling requirements, in particular – - the repeal of rules relating to gaming machine competitions or tournaments; and - inclusion of rules to allow venue operators to exclude persons involved in syndicate play in approved venues.
G published Community Benefit Statements for gaming venues on the VCGR website.
17 Corporate Governance
Consistent with good corporate governance the VCGR has in G the effectiveness of management information systems and place a range of measures for the management of the other systems of internal control; organisation. This includes an Audit Committee, internal audit G the acceptability of, and correct accounting treatment for and program and risk assessment process. disclosure of, significant transactions which are not part of The Audit Committee was constituted in 2004–2005 following the normal course of VCGR business; the establishment of the VCGR on 1 July 2004. The Audit G the signing off of accounting policies; and Committee Charter adopted by the VCGR reflects current G the VCGR process for monitoring compliance with laws and corporate governance principles and is consistent with the regulations and its own Code of Conduct and Code of requirements for the composition of an audit committee as Financial Practice. described in the Standing Directions of the Minister for Finance. During 2006–2007 the Audit Committee met formally on five The Audit Committee is comprised of Mr Trevor Brown (Chair), occasions. Attendance details are contained in Appendix 6 of Ms Judith King (Deputy Chair of the VCGR) and Mr David this report. Beatty. Acumen Alliance (Vic) Pty Ltd, the company selected by public Both the VCGR Chair and the Executive Commissioner have a tender to provide internal audit services for the period 1 July standing invitation to attend all meetings of the Audit 2005 to 30 June 2008, continued to provide this function during Committee, as does the Victorian Auditor-General. 2006–2007. In 2005–2006 the Audit Committee, following The Audit Committee undertakes the oversight of: review and assessment, adopted a three year Strategic Internal G financial performance and the financial reporting process, Audit Plan developed by Acumen Alliance after consultation with including the annual financial statements; VCGR management and having regard to the VCGR risk profile.
G the scope of work, performance and independence of The Audit Committee also considers and approves an annual internal audit; Tactical Audit Plan which forms the basis of the Internal work program for each year. This was also the framework adopted G ratifying the engagement and dismissal by management of for 2006–2007. any chief internal audit executive;
G the scope of work, independence and performance of the external auditor; Annual Report
G matters of accountability and internal control affecting the The VCGR Annual Report for 2005–2006 was tabled in the operations of the VCGR; Parliament by the due date.
18 Part 2 Report of Operations 2006–2007 by Intended Outcomes
19 Intended Outcome 1
Ensure that gaming on gaming machines, casino table gaming, wagering, lotteries, Club Keno and community and charitable gaming is conducted honestly and the management is free from criminal influence
Outputs Investigations and Prosecutions Gaming Venues and Community and Charitable Gaming As at 30 June 2007 licensed gaming venues in Victoria numbered 522. Details are provided at Appendix 7 of this report. During 2006–2007, VCGR Inspectors examined the operation of all licensed gaming venues in Victoria. In addition, unannounced inspections were made of minor gaming activities, including bingo and raffles and the drawing of trade promotion lotteries, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. During the year 666 investigations were conducted. These were carried out as a result of complaints, unannounced surveillance and in relation to licence applications, permits and other approvals. Five people were prosecuted in the Magistrates' Court for six offences. In addition, three organisations were prosecuted in the Magistrates' Court for 15 offences. As at 30 June 2007 there are no matters awaiting hearing before the Magistrates' Court. Offences and Court results are shown in the table on the following page.
20 Prosecutions Name Defendant Address Offence Court Date Court Result Nicholas John Phillips Elwood Possession of gaming machine, 6 Sep 2006 Placed on a Criminal Justice Gambling Regulation Act 2003, Diversion Program section 3.5.1(1) Barry Norman Pech Hamilton Possession of gaming machine, 14 Sep 2006 Without conviction, adjourned to Gambling Regulation Act 2003, 13 March 2007 plus costs of $575 section 3.5.1(1) with all property forfeited and destroyed John Stavrinidis Beaumaris Possession of gaming machine, 4 Oct 2006 Placed on a Criminal Justice Gambling Regulation Act 2003, Diversion Program and ordered section 3.5.1(1) to pay costs of $567 and donate $200 to Blackwood Youth Foundation Maroondah Sports East Ringwood Pay out over $2,000 in cash 1 Feb 2007 Without conviction, fined Club (10 occasions), $3,000 plus costs of $500 GamblingRegulation Act 2003, section 3.5.33(1) Bendigo RSL Bendigo Pay out over $2,000 in cash 13 Mar 2007 Without conviction, adjourned Sub-Branch Inc (3 occasions), for 12 months plus costs of $827 Gambling Regulation Act 2003 section 3.5.33(1) Robinvale Golf Robinvale Pay out over $2,000 in cash 11 May 2007 Without conviction, fined $900 Club Inc (2 occasions), plus costs of $400 Gambling Regulation Act 2003 section 3.5.33(1) Lynette Olive Miller Warrnambool Gaming on duty and gaming 11 May 2007 Without conviction adjourned to when venue was closed to 9 May 2008, with defendant to the public, be of good behaviour and pay Gambling Regulation Act 2003 $1,500 into the Court fund plus section 9A.1.6(4) costs of $227; to file with the Court prior to 11 September 2007, written proof of completion of refresher course in Responsible Service of Gaming Patrick Pritchard Warrnambool Gaming when venue was 11 May 2007 Without conviction adjourned to closed to the public, 9 May 2008, with defendant to Gambling Regulation Act 2003 be of good behaviour and pay section 9A.1.6(4) $800 into the Court fund plus costs of $227; to file with the Court prior to 11 September 2007, written proof of completion of refresher course in Responsible Service of Gaming
Note: Offences under the Crimes Act 1958 and the Summary Offences Act 1966 are the responsibility of the Victoria Police, with the assistance of Commission Inspectors when required.
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Intended Outcome 1 continued
Disciplinary Matters under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 The VCGR took disciplinary action against 30 gaming industry employees, 45 venue operators and one bingo centre operator during the 2006–2007 financial year.
The summary of offences and action taken is outlined in the following tables:
Gaming Industry Employees Surname Given Names Licence Number Grounds for Disciplinary Action Action Allan Ashley David S03129466 Failed to provide required information Letter of censure Allan Sarah Louise S02125877 Convicted or found guilty of a Licence suspended relevant offence and failed to provide for 2 years required information Anyon Sam Lucas S03128058 Failed to provide required information Letter of censure Beadle Jason Eric S04133565 Failed to provide required information Letter of censure Beggs Lisa S04131755 Convicted or found guilty of a Licence suspended relevant offence, failed to provide until 13 May 2007 * required information and found not suitable Bryla Aaron Lee S03128065 Failed to provide required information Letter of censure Cetli Cem S03127891 Failed to provide required information Licence cancelled and found not suitable Connors Garry Charles S03130623 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable Delaney Larissa G9520552 Failed to provide required information Licence suspended for and found not suitable 4 weeks Didcock Scott S99102882 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable Dunne Rhiannon S01120820 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable Ellerton Paul Jason S05134717 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable Hanrahan Brendan Gerard S99102064 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Letter of censure offence Hunt Matthew James Vincent S05134392 Failed to provide required information Letter of censure Huston James Dean S01118908 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable Janetzki Tyneal G05136204 Breached a licence condition Licence suspended until evidence provided of compliance with regard to the special conditions of the licence
* The licence was suspended on 13 December 2006 for 12 months but, as a result of a further hearing on 27 February 2007, the period of suspension was reduced to terminate on 13 May 2007.
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Gaming Industry Employees (continued) Surname Given Names Licence Number Grounds for Disciplinary Action Action Kastamonitis Alex S9520708 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence suspended offence and failed to provide required until 30 November information 2006 * Katz Paula S05134980 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable Kieseker Rebecca Catherine G03129568 Failed to provide required information Licence cancelled and found not suitable Koroneos Mitchell S9681899 Failed to provide required information Letter of censure Lord Dwayne Michael S9623914 Failed to provide required information Licence cancelled and found not suitable McAlpine Sharnee Momtaz S01121490 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable Nguyen Hong Hai S04131560 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence and failed to provide required information Palmer Scott Andrew S04132073 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable Price Matthew Robert S04133783 Failed to provide required information Letter of censure Prokop Dominic Francis S05134626 Found not suitable Licence suspended for two years Smith Daniel Graeme Howard S02125487 Failed to provide required information Letter of censure Taylor Daniel Robert G05135902 Failed to provide required information Licence suspended for three months Wellington Robert S9720897 Breached a licence condition Licence suspended until 30 June 2010 but suspension terminated on 20 March 2007 Wood Paul Kevin S04130805 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence suspended for offence 12 months
* The licence was suspended on 10 March 2004 for three years but, as a result of a further hearing on 25 July 2006, the period of suspension was reduced.
Note: 'Relevant offence' in relation to a licensee means –
G an offence against a gaming Act or gaming regulations; or
G an offence arising out of or in connection with the employment of the licensee under a gaming Act; or
G an offence (wherever occurring) involving fraud or dishonesty punishable on conviction by imprisonment for three months or more (whether or not in addition to a fine).
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Venue Operators Name of Licensee Licence Number Grounds for Disciplinary Action Action Abruzzo Club V9410047 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $1,000 the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Abruzzo Club Alma Sports Club V9410180 Failed to provide required information and contravened Letter of censure the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Alma Sports Club Bairnsdale Bowls Club V9410091 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $1,000 Inc the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Bairnsdale Bowls Club Ballarat & District V9510090 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 Trotting Club Inc advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Ballarat & District Trotting Club Ballarat Golf Club Inc V9310088 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Ballarat Golf Club Beretta's Langwarrin V99095229 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 Pty Ltd advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Langwarrin Hotel Box Hill Golf Club V9210199 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Box Hill Golf Club Carrazza & Co Pty Ltd V9210035 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Mildura Grand Hotel Resort Court House Hotel V05095891 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $750 Bacchus Marsh Pty Ltd the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Court House Hotel Dalerivers Pty Ltd V03095664 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $7,500 the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the three venues, the Riversdale Hotel, the Windermere Hotel and The Beach Darley Football Club Inc V00095332 Failed to provide required information and contravened Letter of censure the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to notify of persons either ceasing or becoming associates and failed to ensure that persons did not become associates without prior written approval in respect of approved venue, Stoneys Club Deckbrew Holdings V05095916 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $250 Pty Ltd the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Goulburn Valley Hotel Dexames Pty Ltd V98095092 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $1,000 the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Summerworld Hotel
24 Venue Operators (continued) Name of Licensee Licence Number Grounds for Disciplinary Action Action Drums Hotel Pty Ltd V9610062 Failed to provide required information and contravened Letter of censure the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for Drums Hotel E Koroneos & Sons V9780045 Failed to provide required information regarding an Licensee fined $2,500 Pty Ltd approved venue, Norlane Hotel George 2000 Pty Ltd V98095064 Nominee found guilty of employing an unlicensed Licensee fined $500 person at the George Hotel. GPO Nominees Pty Ltd V9210191 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Gladstone Park Hotel Holsi Pty Ltd V04095708 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Victoria Hotel Hoppers Crossing V9410037 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 Sports Club Inc advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Hoppers Crossing Sports Club Kangaroo Flat Sports V9410098 Contravened the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by Licensee fined $1,500 Club Inc failing, on three occasions, to issue a cheque for the amount of winnings or accumulated credits exceeding $2,000 at the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club Katdean Hotels Pty Ltd V9310026 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $250 the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Peninsula Hotel Motel Knox Club V9780056 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Knox Club Lakes Entrance Bowls V9410069 Contravened the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and Letter of censure Club Inc was found guilty of nine counts of paying out winnings other than by cheque for the amount of winnings or accumulated credits exceeding $2,000 at the Lakes Entrance Bowls Club Lakes Entrance Golf V9210151 Contravened the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by Licensee fined $500 Club Inc failing, on one occasion, to issue a cheque for the amount of winnings or accumulated credits exceeding $2,000 at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club Leopold Sportsmans V9310061 Contravened the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by Licensee fined $750 Club Inc failing, on two occasions, to issue a cheque for the amount of winnings or accumulated credits exceeding $2,000 at the Leopold Sportsmans Club Maroondah Sports V9210180 Contravened the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and Licensee fined $5,000 Club Ltd was found guilty of 10 counts of paying out winnings other than by cheque for the amount of winnings or accumulated credits exceeding $2,000 at the Maroondah Sports Club Minus Pty Ltd V03095612 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Diamond Creek Tavern
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Venue Operators (continued) Name of Licensee Licence Number Grounds for Disciplinary Action Action Northcote RSL V9710067 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 Sub-Branch Inc advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Northcote RSL Pakenham Racing V9510034 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 Club Inc advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Pakenham Racing Club Panier Pty Ltd V02095482 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Mornington on Tanti Hotel PCH Melbourne Pty Ltd V01095392 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Hilton on the Park Phillip Island RSL V9710079 Contravened the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by Letter of censure Sub-Branch Inc failing to nominate a person as nominee for the Phillip Island RSL within the required time period Portland RSL Memorial V9210232 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $500 Bowling Club Inc the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club Rankindi Pty Ltd V9610070 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Baxter Tavern Hotel Motel Reidy Pty Ltd V99095246 Failed to provide required information and contravened Letter of censure the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for McCartins Hotel Riotess Pty Ltd V03095586 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $750 the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Marine Hotel Rowell's Hotel's Pty Ltd V9710006 Contravened the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and, Licensee fined $500 together with the Nominee, was found guilty of failing to comply with a written direction of the Commission in relation to the completion of weekly summary of gaming transaction forms for the Club Hotel Shepparton Club Inc V9210175 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $500 the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Shepparton Club Taverner Hotel Group V00095326 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Letter of censure Pty Ltd advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Boundary Taverner Taverns of Victoria V9710027 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 Pty Ltd advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, City Family Hotel The Danish Club V9510062 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 ‘Dannebrog’ Inc advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, The Danish Club
26 Venue Operators (continued) Name of Licensee Licence Number Grounds for Disciplinary Action Action Waverley RSL V98095055 Contravened the Act by publishing gaming machine Licensee fined $500 Sub-Branch Inc advertising outside the gaming machine area of an approved venue, Waverley RSL Club Weatheralls Wodonga V9210211 Contravened the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by Licensee fined $500 Hotel Pty Ltd employing an unlicensed person at an approved venue, Wodonga Hotel Wonthaggi Golf Club Inc V9310073 Failed to provide required information and contravened Licensee fined $750 the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by failing to lodge an audited Community Benefit Statement by 30 September 2006 for the Wonthaggi Golf Club Yarraville Club Inc V9310121 Contravened the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by Letter of censure failing to nominate a person as nominee for the Yarraville Club within the required time period
Bingo Centre Operators
Name of Licensee Licence Number Grounds for Disciplinary Action Action Raiders Bingo Inc M03094 Contravened the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by Letter of censure conducting 184 sessions of bingo games without a permit at the Raiders Bingo Centre
Compliance Inspections and Operational Reviews Compliance inspections and operational reviews include unannounced surveillance, formal inspections and office based financial audits of gaming venues, racetracks, bingo centres and other minor gaming activities. They are performed to assess whether the activities being conducted comply with the requirements of the relevant legislation, regulations, Directions and Commission Rules. Auditing and verification of player return and financial data was undertaken for each electronic gaming machine and gaming venue connected to the gaming operator's on-line real-time monitoring and control system. The type and number of compliance inspections and audits conducted in 2006–2007 are shown in the following table:
Activity Number Gaming venue inspections 1,651 Bingo inspections 100 Lucky envelope outlet inspections 534 Racetrack inspections 88 Raffle draw inspections 42 Tattersall's rules audit 185 Trade promotion lottery draw inspections 76 Venue financial audits 74
Total 2,750
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Lotteries Supervision Section 5.2.6 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 requires that a public lottery must not be determined by draw unless a person nominated by the VCGR supervises the draw. Government Supervisors nominated by the VCGR supervised all lottery draws as follows:
Draw Type Number of Draws Supervised Tatts 2 365 Tatts Keno 365 Super 66 53 Tattslotto 53 OZ Lotto 52 Powerball 52 Wednesday Tattslotto 52
Patron Complaints at Gaming Venues gaming venues having available printed player information Sixty seven patron complaints were received and investigated in material (posters, talkers and brochures), gaming machine respect of the conduct of gaming and Club Keno at gaming signage being compliant with the legislation and winnings from a venues. These complaints included allegations of machine gaming machine in excess of $2,000 being paid by cheque. malfunctions, misleading pay tables, varying returns to players, Those attending are also advised of checks that are conducted barring of players, syndicate play, unlicensed staff and minors in concerning electronic game and player information and checks gaming areas. made to ensure persons performing the duties of a gaming Following investigation of those complaints, three breaches of industry employee are licensed and that no minors are in the legislation, regulations or Commission Rules were detected. gaming machine area. Twelve complaints were under investigation as at 30 June 2007. The second topic focuses on the requirements of community and charitable organisations conducting raffles, bingo, fundraising events (casino nights) and selling lucky envelopes. Education Areas of interest raised by attendees included: Community Information Sessions G the conduct of raffles, bingo and lucky envelopes; The VCGR provided community information sessions in Ballarat, G gaming venue regulation; Bendigo, Echuca, Frankston, Horsham, Noble Park and Shepparton. These sessions were attended by a total of 506 G how gambling is administered including responsible people representing 264 organisations. gambling; and The sessions provide gaming industry participants and G trade promotion lottery information. community and charitable organisations with information on In February 2007, new information sessions were introduced to gaming legislation, licensing requirements and compliance with inform gaming industry employees of their responsibilities. the legislation and rules. As well the sessions are tailored to These sessions will continue as part of the expanded ensure that participants are provided with information directly community information sessions. There has been a positive related to them and that they have an opportunity to engage in response to this initiative. relevant discussions with VCGR staff. Experienced personnel, including Directors, attend each Two separate topics are covered. session. Attendees regularly commented in their feedback that The first topic focuses on the requirements for licensed they appreciate the presence of senior officers at these organisations (gaming machine venue operators and bingo sessions, particularly at regional locations. centre operators) and licensed persons (nominees and gaming The community information sessions have been well received industry employees) to provide notification to the VCGR of and the VCGR plans to continue conducting sessions certain changes as well as their requirements for the conduct of throughout Victoria during 2007–2008. gaming activities. This session also covers the requirements for the conduct of lotteries for the promotion of a trade or business. Installation of Gambling Equipment In relation to responsible gambling at gaming venues, attendees The VCGR delivered a further three extended training seminars are informed of the various responsible gambling requirements to operational staff of gaming operators about compliance that inspectors monitor, such as gaming machines displaying requirements for installation of gambling equipment in gaming the correct time of day, venue operators not publishing gaming venues pursuant to the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and machine advertisements outside a gaming machine area, Regulations.
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Regulate the use of gaming machines in casinos and approved venues, wagering equipment, Club Keno equipment, lotteries equipment and community and charitable gaming equipment
Outputs The Commission's standards version 8 consists of the Australian/New Zealand National Standard for Gaming Machines Gambling Product Approvals Version 8, together with the Victorian Appendix Version 7. Equipment Version 8 of the Commission's standards became effective on 28 October 2005. Approvals were granted for: The National Standard has been developed by the National G Three types of electronic gaming machines and 169 gaming Standard Working Party consisting of participants from gaming machine games for the Tabcorp, Tattersall's and Crown regulators in Australia and New Zealand and in consultation with gaming networks; gaming manufacturers and gaming operators. The purpose of G 291 changes and modifications to existing electronic gaming the National Standard is to create one basic standard for machine types, games and systems in the Tabcorp, gaming machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Tattersall's and Crown gaming networks; Victoria continues to participate actively in the development of G 70 modifications to Tabcorp's Wagering, Trackside and the National Standard. Sportsbet systems; The Australian/New Zealand National Standard for Gaming G five Club Keno system modifications; and Machines Version 9 has been developed together with the
G seven modifications to Tattersall's lottery products and Victorian Appendix Version 9 and will, subject to Ministerial systems including the Footy Tipping and Internet Lottery approval, become effective as Version 9 of the Commission's systems. standards in 2007–2008. In addition to various technical requirements that have been developed to ensure that gaming machine types and games are National Standard for Electronic Gaming Machines and the secure, auditable and fair to players, the Victorian Appendix Commission's Standards includes a chapter on responsible gambling requirements that The Gambling Regulation Act 2003 gives the VCGR the are a pre-requisite for the approval of any gaming machine type discretion to take into consideration whether a gaming machine or game. type or game complies with any Commission standards in force. The Act also empowers the VCGR, with the approval of the Minister for Gaming, to make and amend the Commission's standards for gaming machine types and games.
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Modification of Gaming Machine Areas Rules Approved by the Commission Under section 3.3.16 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 the AFL Footy Tipping Competition Rules VCGR approved 511 modifications to the gaming machine area There were no submissions for amendments to the rules for the in gaming venues during 2006–2007. The increase of 25 per public lottery known as the AFL footy tipping competition, or cent from the previous year was due to preparations for the TipStar. implementation of smoking bans in licensed premises with effect from 1 July 2007. Lottery Rules Possession of Gaming Machines The VCGR approved six submissions for amendments to the rules for the public lotteries known as Tattslotto, PowerBall, Oz The VCGR issued 17 authorisations under sections 3.2.2 and Lotto, Wednesday Lotto, The Pools and Super 66. The 3.5.1 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 to permit possession amendments were to allow for changes to provide for a degree of electronic gaming machines or restricted components. The of flexibility in the percentage allocations of the Divisional Prize authorisations included inoperative electronic gaming machines Pool to the divisional prizes for each lottery. on cruise ships whilst in port in Victorian waters, accredited testing facilities and collectors of antique gaming machines. Club Keno Rules General Approvals for the Sale or Disposal of Gaming The VCGR approved two submissions for amendments to the Equipment/Gaming Machines rules relating to Club Keno. The amendments were to allow for changes to provide for Keno Bonus, SuperPlay entries, a Pursuant to the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the Casino restructured Prize Table and Prizes Payable Fund and to Control Act 1991, the VCGR has issued approvals for the sale or increase the maximum draw liability. disposal of gaming equipment including electronic gaming machines to Tabcorp, Tattersall's and Crown. A total of 2,041 electronic gaming machines were disposed of or sold. Three Betting Rules (Pari-mutuel) audits were conducted to check compliance with approvals The VCGR approved three submissions involving amendments issued. to the Rules Relating to Betting Transactions in Victoria (Pari- mutuel betting). These amendments removed the term ‘footy’ Commission Rules from certain of the bet types. Under the provisions of section 3.5.23 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, the VCGR may make rules for, or with Betting Rules (Fixed Odds) respect to, gaming machines in gaming venues and at the The VCGR approved one submission to amend fixed odds Casino. These rules are known as the Commission Rules, with betting rules to allow for a new sports event for the 12th FINA separate rules applying to gaming venues and the Casino. World Championships held in Melbourne from 17 March 2007 to The VCGR undertook a review of these rules and re-drafted 1 April 2007. them to reflect current legislative and responsible gambling requirements. Prior to considering any amendments to these rules the VCGR sought comment from each operator and other interested parties. The main amendments to the rules were:
G the repeal of rules relating to gaming machine competitions or tournaments;
G inclusion of a provision excluding persons involved in syndicate play in gaming venues, which already applied in the Casino; and
G updating of legislative references. At its meeting held on 16 January 2007, the VCGR approved the amendments to the rules and they took effect upon publication in the Victoria Government Gazette on 21 February 2007. The Commission Rules in their current form are at Appendix 4 of this report.
30 Revenue Verification Anti Money Laundering Monitoring Verification of Gambling Revenue and Government Duty The VCGR continued its rigorous program of monitoring every gaming machine to identify all irregular transaction activity. The VCGR was responsible for ensuring that all gambling Each irregular transaction identified, being a potential indicator revenue was correctly calculated and that all taxes and levies of possible money laundering, was closely examined and where were paid under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. necessary an explanation sought for the irregularity. On every During 2006–2007, activities undertaken to verify the calculation occasion, an explanation entirely consistent with reasons other of the gaming tax payable under the Act were: than money laundering was provided. G periodic audits of each day's electronically monitored gaming machine financial transactions and jackpot pools for each Gambling Systems Risk Assessment and Audit gaming operator;
G periodic audits of the daily financial reports and electronically Twenty-one audits were undertaken of: monitored gaming transactions from the Club Keno system; G the gaming central monitoring and control systems provided
G audits of the daily financial reports from the pari-mutuel by Tabcorp, Tattersall's and Crown; wagering system; G the wagering, Sportsbet and Trackside systems operated by
G audits of the weekly financial reports from fixed odds Tabcorp; approved betting competitions comprising of Sportsbet and G the lottery system, including the internet lotteries system, Trackside; operated by Tattersall's;
G verification of the daily sales figures and dividends payable G the Club Keno computer system operated by Tattersall's on for each public lottery (Tatts 2, Tatts Keno, OZ Lotto, behalf of the joint operators, Tattersall's and Tabcorp; and
Wednesday Tattslotto, Powerball, Tattslotto, Super 66, G the electronic table games operated by Crown. Soccer Football Pools and Instant Money Lotteries); and Where necessary, corrective action was taken by the computer G audits of the weekly financial reports from the TipStar football system operator to minimise the risk on the approved systems. competition system. The audits of the approved systems were conducted to verify whether contributions, prizes, pool balances and player Duty Paid to Participating Jurisdictions entitlements were in accordance with VCGR approvals. In Under agreement with other States, Territories and international addition, the audits confirmed the system and data integrity of jurisdictions for their share of taxes from lottery product sales, all approved gambling systems and that all systems were the amounts payable to these jurisdictions were verified prior to operating as approved. payment. Further, ongoing reviews of all proposed products and systems were undertaken including the Tabcorp wagering integration and migration program. These reviews focused on security, Returns to Players accountability, auditability, manageability and control together Operational audits are undertaken to ensure that gaming with all other related risks and compliance issues to ensure operators complied with the statutory obligation of returning to system and data integrity on the proposed systems that are players not less than 87 per cent of the total amounts wagered being considered for approval by the VCGR. in a year at each gaming venue. The audits undertaken confirmed that all gaming venues complied with the statutory requirements under section 3.6.1 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. Further information, relating to player loss from the total amounts wagered on gaming machines at approved gaming venues, is contained in Appendix 14, Appendix 15 and Appendix 16 of this report.
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Regulate the activities of key operatives in the gaming machine, casino, wagering, lotteries, Club Keno and community and charitable gaming industries
Outputs Probity Monitoring Licences, Permits and Authorisations The VCGR is responsible for ensuring that persons licensed or approved to operate in the gaming industry continue to remain Implementation of the Provisions of the Gambling suitable. Commercial licence holders and persons listed on the Regulation Act 2003 and the Gambling Regulation (Further Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers are subject to Amendment) Act 2004 ongoing monitoring of associates, including business associates. Commercial Raffle Organisers Licensing Scheme All commercial licence holders and persons listed on the Roll are Section 30 of the Gambling Regulation (Further Amendment) Act required to advise the VCGR of changes in their circumstances, 2004 introduced measures to strengthen probity in the conduct including changes of associates. The VCGR follows up on of raffles, with the introduction of a commercial raffle organiser's advice sent by licence holders and Roll listees about these licence. This licensing scheme commenced on 1 July 2006. changes as they are reported. In addition, venue operators and A commercial raffle organiser operates a business that is paid to bingo centre operators are surveyed mid-way through their five conduct a raffle, in whole or in part, on behalf of a community year licence period to check that the VCGR has current details and charitable organisation. The new scheme recognises the for each licensee. The mid-term survey acts as a compliance need to regulate these businesses thereby strengthening public check to ensure that these licence holders are providing the confidence in raffles and protecting community and charitable required information when any change occurs. organisations. The monitoring of business associates of key licensees has As at 30 June 2007, three provisional licences have been issued continued to grow significantly in 2006–2007 due to the pending completion of the assessment of the suitability of the expansion of interests interstate and overseas of Victorian applicants. Details for these provisional licensees are contained approved participants in the gambling industry. in Appendix 8 of this report. The increase in the number of companies with gambling interests in multiple jurisdictions has resulted in the VCGR undertaking an increasing number of probity checks on associates, including business associates, within Australia as well as in Asia, Europe and North America.
32 Shareholder Monitoring Publishing of Race Fields and Unauthorised Betting
Crown Melbourne Limited The VCGR continues to work with Racing Victoria Limited, Harness Racing Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria to Approval from the VCGR is necessary for any person to be ensure that the VCGR has current information on who has entitled to more than five per cent of the total number of shares permission to conduct authorised betting and publish race on issue in Crown. fields. The VCGR actively monitors compliance with the During 2006–2007 there was no change in shareholding in legislation. Crown which is fully owned by Publishing and Broadcasting Streamlined Regulation Limited. Electronic Lodgement of Community Benefit Statements
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd The VCGR provides the option for venue operators to lodge Under section 4.3.20 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, a their Community Benefit Statements (CBS) electronically instead person has a prohibited shareholding interest in Tabcorp of by mail. This option is designed to simplify the process of Holdings Ltd if that person is entitled to voting shares of more lodging the annual CBS required of each gaming venue on or than 10 per cent of the total on issue. If a prohibited before 30 September each year. The level of uptake of shareholding is detected, the Minister for Gaming may require electronic lodgement by venue operators has increased since that person to dispose of the relevant number of shares. it was implemented, from 57 per cent for 2004–2005 to 69 per No person held a prohibited shareholding during the reporting cent of all CBS lodged for the 2005–2006 year. period. Further information relating to Community Benefit Statements is provided at Appendix 3 and Appendix 13 of this report. Tattersall's Limited Under section 3.4.37C of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, a Casino Special Employees – Variation of Duties person has a prohibited shareholding interest in Tattersall's Changes made to the Crown Standard Operating Procedures Limited if that person is entitled to voting shares of more than (SOP) for licensed employees, regarding variation of duties and 10 per cent of the total on issue. If a prohibited shareholding is notice of cessation of employment, have resulted in simplified detected, the Minister for Gaming may require that person to processes and reduced administrative costs. dispose of the relevant number of shares. An exception occurs The Gambling Regulation (Further Amendment) Act 2004 where a higher percentage accrued to the person prior to the removed the requirement for Crown to provide a certificate of transfer of the licences on 31 May 2005. competence regarding a variation to a person's duties under the No person held a prohibited shareholding during the reporting same category of licence. Compliance audits are still period. conducted to ensure licensed employees are properly trained to perform their tasks. Review of Bingo Regulations From 1 June 2007 the new SOP removed the requirement for In 2006 the VCGR commenced a review of bingo regulations, Crown to submit a certificate of cessation when an employee including the effectiveness of regulations made under the ceases employment. This has been replaced by a weekly Gaming No.2 (Bingo) (Amendment) Regulations 2003. The cessation report which details all licensed employees ceasing purpose of the review is to examine issues impacting on the their employment with Crown, together with the reason for their bingo industry and identify ways to ensure an ongoing benefit to termination. community and charitable organisations from the conduct of bingo. On-line Applications for Trade Promotion Lottery Permits In October 2006 a Discussion Paper was sent to stakeholders As part of the VCGR commitment to electronic lodgements, a and posted on the VCGR website. Submissions were received project to introduce on-line lodgement of trade promotion lottery from a cross-section of stakeholders, including community and applications commenced in 2005. This project is now at the charitable organisations, bingo centre operators, the bingo final testing stage. The next stage is documentation and industry peak body and other interested parties. training, with a view to implementation in 2007–2008. It is anticipated that the review report will be completed during the 2007–2008 year. Art Union, Raffles and Trade Promotion Lottery Working Party The VCGR has agreed to participate in this newly formed working party, established by the Australasian casino and gaming regulators, which aims to improve consistency between States and Territories. Further information regarding VCGR representation on national working parties is contained in Appendix 17 of this report.
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Improved Provision of Licensing Information
Guide for Nominees of Venue Operators
The VCGR published a booklet titled ‘Being a Nominee of a Venue Operator: What you need to know’ which was sent to all licensed gaming venue operators in September 2006. Nominees of licensed gaming venues play an important role in the regulation of Victoria's gaming industry. The booklet, written in plain English, details how to become a nominee as well as the responsibilities of venue operators and their nominees as outlined in the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and related regulations. References to the relevant sections of the legislation, regulations and other authoritative sources are included with each topic in the booklet. It is hoped that nominees will find this a handy reference to retain and re-use and also to pass on to the venue manager if this person is not the nominee. Feedback received to date indicates that the booklet has been well received.
Licensing Information on VCGR Website The VCGR website provides the public and other stakeholders with access to a large range of gaming industry information and services as well as access to comprehensive licensing information, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and industry application forms which can be downloaded. Additional information made available on the VCGR website during the 2006–2007 year includes the following:
G an information booklet for nominees of venue operators; and
G commercial raffle organiser information and application form. Further information regarding VCGR licensing activities is contained in Appendix 9 and Appendix 10 of this report. Results of client satisfaction surveys conducted by the VCGR throughout the year indicate a continuing increase in the use of the VCGR website by applicants for licences and permits, with a greater number of positive comments being received as to the quality of the VCGR website content.
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Supervision and control of the Casino
Outputs and Guarantee (DUG) upon the sale of 50 per cent of PBL's media interests. The release of those subsidiaries from the Note: guarantee in the DUG was reflected by a Deed of Amendment On 15 June 2007 the name of the casino operator changed from Crown Limited to Crown Melbourne Limited. So as to avoid any confusion, the and Release of Guarantee (DAR) executed by the remaining word Crown has been used here and elsewhere in the Annual Report to parties to the DUG on 5 February 2007. refer to the casino operator. The Casino Agreement and Casino Licence can be viewed on the VCGR website at www.vcgr.vic.gov.au. Casino Agreement
The Casino Agreement, which was originally executed on PBL Joint Venture 21 September 1993, is one of the key transaction documents In August 2006, the VCGR concluded its investigation into the relating to the establishment and operation of the Melbourne joint venture between PBL and Melco International Development Casino Complex, setting out the obligations of the casino Limited (MELCO) to operate a casino in Macau. PBL is an operator to the VCGR. associate of Crown, the casino operator. MELCO is a company The Ninth Variation Agreement to the Casino Agreement, which operating in Macau and Hong Kong and listed on the Hong was completed on 8 July 2005, has resulted in increased Kong Stock Exchange. accountability and transparency of the Casino operations, while The Casino Control Act 1991 requires the VCGR to consider providing major economic benefits to the State. Crown is now whether the associates of a casino operator are of good repute, obliged to provide significantly more information to the VCGR on are of a sound and stable financial background and do not have a regular basis, thus ensuring that it continues to meet the a business association with anyone who is not of good repute or highest standards of probity. who has undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources. The Tenth Variation Agreement to the Casino Agreement was The VCGR undertook rigorous investigation of the joint venture executed on 6 March 2007 to reflect an increase from $100 arrangements through numerous Australian and overseas million to $185 million in the Letter of Credit provided to the sources and found no reason to object to the business State by Crown's parent company, Publishing and Broadcasting association continuing. As with the business associations of all Limited (PBL). This was a result of the State and the VCGR corporate licensees, the VCGR continues to monitor PBL's agreeing to release the PBL media and broadcasting business associations to ensure that it remains suitable. subsidiaries from the guarantees under the Deed of Undertaking
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Review of the Casino Operator and Licence Compliance
During the year the VCGR commenced a review of the casino Casino Surveillance operator and licence under section 25 of the Casino Control Act VCGR Inspectors maintained a 24-hour per day, seven days per 1991. week supervisory presence at the Melbourne Casino. In Under the Terms of Reference for the review the VCGR will 2006–2007 the Casino operated up to its permitted maximum of investigate: 350 gaming tables, and up to 2,500 electronic gaming 1. The suitability of the casino operator and the associates of machines, the maximum permissible number. The casino the casino operator, as nominated by the Commission from operator has 39 different types of table games and table game time to time, having regard to whether – variations approved for play, currently offering 18 for the use of Casino patrons. There are 634 different games approved for G the casino operator and each such associate are still play on electronic gaming machines in the Casino. Currently persons of good repute, having regard to character, 222 are offered for play. honesty and integrity;
G the casino operator and each such associate is of sound and stable financial background; Casino Layout
G the casino operator still has a satisfactory ownership or Twenty applications were approved by the VCGR under section corporate structure; 59 of the Casino Control Act 1991 for re-configuration of gaming tables and electronic gaming machines at the Melbourne G the casino operator has financial resources that are both Casino. suitable and adequate to ensure the financial viability of the casino;
G the casino operator has sufficient business ability to Specified Areas maintain a successful casino; Restrictions on large denomination note acceptors, autoplay
G the casino operator has, or had, business associations facilities, spin rates, the payment of winnings by cash and a $10 with any persons or bodies who are not of good repute or bet limit apply to all electronic gaming machines located in the who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial Melbourne Casino and in gaming venues. These restrictions resources; apply to all gaming machine games approved after 1 January 2003 and to all gaming machines after 1 January 2008. G the casino operator still has the services of persons who have sufficient experience in the management and The restrictions do not apply to a game played on a gaming operation of a casino; and machine located in an area specified by notice of the Commission published in the Government Gazette if the G all directors and executive officers are suitable persons to operator complies with certain responsible gambling provisions act in their capacities. specified in the notice. The total number of gaming machines 2. The standards of maintenance and operation of the Crown permitted to operate in a mode which is exempt from the Casino Complex. aforementioned restrictions is limited to 1,000. The VCGR 3. The expertise of the casino operator, having regard to its monitored operations at the Casino to ensure that, at all times, compliance under the Casino Control Act 1991, the Casino the maximum number of gaming machines operating in the (Management Agreement) Act 1993, the Gambling Regulation exempt mode remained within the prescribed limit. Act 2003 and the regulations made under these Acts with – A further requirement for the removal of the $10 bet limit G the transaction documents; restriction in a specified area is that the gaming machines can
G the casino licence; and only be played by means of a card, Personal Identification Number (PIN) or similar technology that requires the player to G any other agreements between the casino operator and nominate limits on time and net loss before play can commence. the State, or a body representing the State, that impose obligations on the casino operator in relation to gaming. During 2006–2007 the VCGR approved one submission for changes to the specified area at the Melbourne Casino. 4. The existence of, and adherence to, appropriate corporate governance policy and procedures by the casino operator. 5. Any other matters that the Commission considers relevant. The review process has included, amongst other things, the establishment of three working parties, calling for submissions from the public and interested parties and initiating the appointment of a probity and process auditor. Following completion of the review, the VCGR will provide a report to the Minister for Gaming, which is due to be submitted by 30 June 2008.
36 Casino Boundary Appeals Against Exclusion Orders The casino boundary, meaning the boundary of the Casino During the 2006–2007 reporting period, 10 persons lodged gaming area, was changed twice during 2006–2007 in response appeals against exclusion orders prohibiting them from entering to applications from Crown pursuant to section 17 of the Casino or remaining in the Casino. Control Act 1991. Of these 10 appeals, three were outside the allowable time On 31 October 2006, the VCGR approved a redefinition of the period for lodging an appeal, three were rejected, one was casino boundary as a result of the relocation of the Riverside upheld, one was varied to expire on 1 July 2007, one was Slots lounge to the Carnivale area at the western end of the withdrawn and one appeal was pending as at 30 June 2007. Casino. Two revisions were made. The first included a number In addition, one of the seven appeals lodged in the previous of minor adjustments to wall placements and the second year was determined in 2006–2007. This appeal was rejected. brought a previously un-utilised area at the bottom of an Furthermore, one appeal lodged during 2005–2006, which was escalator into the boundary to adjoin a smokers' terrace. Both pending last year, was subsequently withdrawn. revisions resulted in a net increase of approximately 100 square metres in the Casino's gaming area. On 20 December 2006, the VCGR received a Temporary Patron Complaints at the Casino Extension Notice, which resulted in the casino boundary being Patrons lodged 53 complaints relating to the conduct of gaming temporarily redefined during the period 16–20 January 2007. in the Casino. Investigations by Inspectors found that, in The VCGR had earlier, on 20 September 2005, approved a respect of 48 complaints, gaming was conducted in accordance redefinition of the casino boundary on a temporary basis to with the rules and procedures of the game approved by the allow a number of Crown's function rooms to be temporarily VCGR. Three complaints were resolved in favour of the patron designated as part of the Casino premises on the dates and and two further complaints were under investigation as at times specified in a Temporary Extension Notice, to facilitate the 30 June 2007. conduct of gaming tournaments which were intended to be televised. Prosecutions and Warnings – Casino Each application from Crown complied with all statutory Five excluded persons were prosecuted for seven offences requirements, including payment of the fee prescribed by the relating to breaching of exclusion orders under section 77 of the Casino Control (Boundary Redefinition Fee) Regulations 2005. Casino Control Act 1991. Official warnings were issued to 78 All of the areas approved were within the location for which the excluded persons who breached exclusion orders for the first casino licence was granted. time. As at 30 June 2007 eight excluded persons were awaiting prosecution for breaching their orders. Internal Control Manual Each person prosecuted for breaching an exclusion order was Fifty-six submissions from Crown were approved by the VCGR the subject of a non-voluntary exclusion, that is, the person was under section 121 of the Casino Control Act 1991 to amend the not part of a self-exclusion program. Crown Internal Control Manual. These submissions included Details of the five prosecutions are shown in the table on the sections of the Internal Control Manual that were converted to following page. the new Internal Control Statement and Standard Operating Procedures format as part of Crown's ongoing project to streamline the Internal Control Manual.
Rules Approved by the Commission
Rules for Casino Games Under section 60 of the Casino Control Act 1991, the VCGR approved 31 amendments to the rules of the games that may be played in the Casino, including the approval of one new game, WSOP Bonus Texas Holdem.
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Prosecutions and Warnings – Casino (continued)
Prosecutions
Name Defendant Address Offence Under CCA Court Date Court Result Bach Luu Bui Footscray Breach Casino Exclusion Order, 9 Aug 2006 Convicted and fined $500 (two counts), Casino Control Act 1991, section 77 Ngoc Thi Bich Pham Noble Park Breach Casino Exclusion Order, 24 Jan 2007 Convicted, fined $500 plus costs Casino Control Act 1991, of $296 section 77 Viet Quang Nguyen Kew Breach Casino Exclusion Order, * 21 Mar 2007 Convicted and sentenced to a Casino Control Act 1991, 12-month community based section 77 order, performance of 150 hours of unpaid community work, assessment and treatment for drug addiction and payment of VCGR costs of $250 Thanh Ha St Albans Breach Casino Exclusion Order, 30 May 2007 12 December 2006 charge – (2 counts). Without conviction and Casino Control Act 1991, fined $200; section 77 30 December 2006 charge – Convicted, fined $400 plus costs of $326 Van Trinh Pham Corio Breach Casino Exclusion Order, 20 Jun 2007 Without conviction, adjourned to Casino Control Act 1991, 30 June 2008 plus costs of $139 section 77
* The single charge of breaching an exclusion order brought by the VCGR was consolidated at Court with a further 15 police charges, which included a further four counts of breaching an exclusion order. Mr Nguyen was sentenced in relation to all charges.
Note: Offences under the Crimes Act 1958 and the Summary Offences Act 1966 were processed and prosecuted by the Victoria Police, with the assistance of VCGR Inspectors when required.
Disciplinary Matters under the Casino Control Act 1991 The Commission took disciplinary action against the casino operator and 12 casino special employees of the casino operator as outlined in the following tables:
Casino Operator – Crown Grounds for Disciplinary Action Action Contravened a provision of the Act by failing to ensure that a minor did not enter into the casino Letter of censure Contravened a provision of the Act by permitting an unlicensed employee to exercise a function Fined $2,000 of a special employee Contravened a provision of the Act by failing to ensure that minors did not enter into the casino Fined $2,500 Contravened a provision of the Act, namely section 64(1)(c), which prohibits the issue of gaming Fined $15,000 chips unless payment is tendered prior to the issue of the chips Contravened a provision of the Act by failing to ensure that a minor did not enter into the casino Fined $2,500
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Casino Special Employees Surname Given Names Licence Number Grounds for Disciplinary Action Action Costa Andrew Scott C99097201 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable Costa Matthew John C99097025 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable Easden Dane Kristoffer Lee C03101266 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Letter of censure offence and failed to provide required information Easton Peter Christopher C01099841 Failed to provide required information Licence cancelled and found not suitable Haikal John Hanna C00097754 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence and failed to provide required information Hill Nathan Frederick John C05102750 Failed to provide required information Letter of censure Iakovidis Con C9403483 Found not suitable Licence cancelled Keenan Barry James C9701345 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence and failed to provide required information Meloni David C9701001 Found not suitable Licence suspended for 2 years Rajbhandari Kabir C02100383 Found not suitable Licence cancelled Woronczak Tracy Li C04101784 Failed to provide required information Letter of censure Zhang Gangyi C01099378 Convicted or found guilty of a relevant Licence cancelled offence, failed to provide required information and found not suitable
Note: 'Relevant offence' in relation to a licensee means -
G an offence against a gaming Act or gaming regulations; or
G an offence arising out of or in connection with the employment of the licensee under a gaming Act; or
G an offence (wherever occurring) involving fraud or dishonesty punishable on conviction by imprisonment for three months or more (whether or not in addition to a fine).
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Exclusions by Chief Commissioner of Police Revenue Verification The Chief Commissioner of Police has the power to issue a written order to a person, prohibiting the person from entering or Verification of Casino Gambling Revenue remaining in the Melbourne Casino Complex as well as specified The VCGR is responsible for ensuring that taxes and levies racetracks. payable under the Casino Control Act 1991 are paid. A copy of an exclusion order issued by the Chief Commissioner During 2006–2007, activities undertaken to verify the calculation of Police is provided to the VCGR and the casino operator. The of the tax payable by the Casino under the Casino Control Act role of the VCGR is to supervise and monitor the Casino and 1991 were: racetracks to ensure that breaches of exclusion orders, if any, G periodic audits of the gross gaming revenue of casino are brought to the attention of the Chief Commissioner of Police. gaming tables and audits of each day's electronic gaming data received from the operator;
Controlled Contracts G periodic audits of each day's electronically monitored gaming Section 29(2) of the Casino Control Act 1991 requires the machine financial transactions and jackpot pools; and Commission to “…publish in its annual report all classes of G reconciliation of all taxes and levies payable under the Casino matter and all classes of contract specified by the Commission Control Act 1991 to independent calculations performed on under paragraph (c), (ca) or (d) of the definition of “controlled behalf of the VCGR. contract” in sub-section (1) during the previous year.” Paragraphs (c), (ca) and (d) relate to contracts that the VCGR, by notice in writing, specifies as not being a controlled contract. In the year under review, no new classes of controlled contract were exempted under these provisions. Under section 30 of the Casino Control Act 1991 and the provisions of the Internal Control Statement, Crown must not enter into a contract with a provider of goods and services, other than those exempted, prior to the VCGR determining that it does not object to the contract. During 2006–2007 the VCGR did not object to three controlled contracts.
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Foster responsible gambling
Outputs All applications for new premises approvals, increases in electronic gaming machine numbers and 24-hour gaming on Responsible Gambling any day are determined at public inquiries. Some of the public Social and Economic Impact Assessments inquiries conducted during 2006–2007 concerned applications received in the previous year. During the year the VCGR heard two public inquiries in regional In accordance with the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, all Victoria. This was done so that the inquiries were more applications for new premises approvals and applications for accessible for the applicant, local council and for local increased gaming machine numbers are subject to economic witnesses and observers. One of these inquiries was held at and social impact assessments. Kyneton in November 2006 and was for the purpose of Under the legislation, local government authorities have the right determining an application by an existing gaming venue for an to make a submission on the impact of applications for new increase in the number of electronic gaming machines. The gaming premises and applications for increased gaming other inquiry in regional Victoria was held at Wodonga in June machine numbers. 2007 and was for the purpose of determining an application for Social and economic impact assessments are also required for approval of new premises. venue operators wishing to amend the venue operator's licence The following table summarises the results of public inquiries to enable gaming premises within the Melbourne Statistical conducted by the VCGR for 2006–2007: Division to offer gaming for 24 hours on any day.
The following table shows the number of applications received Public Inquiry Number by the VCGR in 2006–2007: Conducted 17 Decided 16 Applications Number Decision pending 2 For increases in gaming machine numbers 15 Appeal * 1 For new premises 8 For 24-hour trading 0 * The Kilsyth and Mountain District Basketball Association Inc appealed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Details are Total received 23 provided at page 45 of this report.
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Social and Economic Impact Assessments (continued) Responsible Gambling Training – Gaming Industry In addition to those matters that proceeded to public inquiry, Employees two applications were withdrawn prior to the scheduled public The Gambling Regulation Act 2003 requires all gaming industry inquiries taking place. employees to complete an approved training course. Each Commission decision and the written reasons for decision Employees are also required to complete an approved refresher are published on the VCGR website at www.vcgr.vic.gov.au. course at least once every three years following completion of the approved training course. The Act requires the Commission A table showing the net effect on gaming machine numbers of to approve training courses and refresher courses that relate to all determinations made by the VCGR during 2006–2007 on the responsible provision of gambling. applications for new premises and amendments to venue operator licences is at Appendix 5. The VCGR has approved THHADG03B Provide Responsible Gaming Services as a course that relates to the responsible provision of gaming, with approval taking effect from Approval of Gaming Machine Types and Games 19 September 2006. In addition to the learning outcomes of When approving any electronic gaming machine type or game THHADG03B, providers are also required to demonstrate to the the VCGR considers responsible gaming and does so by VCGR that the course they are offering meets the learning ensuring compliance with all responsible gaming requirements outcome criteria developed by the Responsible Gambling of the Commission's standards, in particular Chapter 9 of the Ministerial Advisory Council. Victorian Appendix. In response to concerns raised by the industry, the VCGR considered the matter of licensed employees having to repeat a Compliance with Responsible Gambling Requirements responsible provision of gaming training course. At its meeting of 19 September 2006, the Commission determined that gaming During the year inspections were conducted at gaming venues industry employees who commenced working in the gaming and the Casino to ensure compliance with the responsible machine area of an approved venue on or after 19 September gambling requirements of the legislation. 2006 are required to undertake the approved responsible Inspections were made to check that: provision of gaming training course. These employees have G gaming machines displayed the correct time of day; until 19 September 2007, or six months after the
G lighting in gaming machine areas and external views comply commencement of employment, whichever period expires later, with requirements; to undertake the approved training.
G printed information (posters, talkers and brochures) and The VCGR further determined that gaming industry employees electronic information including jackpot information are who were licensed and working in the gaming machine area of available to patrons; an approved venue prior to the commencement of the new requirements on 19 September 2006 should be required to G gaming machine advertising is not published outside a undertake either the course as recently approved or a gaming machine area; responsible provision of gaming training refresher course. In G gaming machine signage is compliant with the legislation; accordance with the legislation, the requirement to undertake a and refresher course did not take effect until 22 May 2007, when G winnings from a gaming machine in excess of $2,000 are approval of a number of refresher courses took effect. These paid by cheque. employees have twelve months from that date to complete a The VCGR took disciplinary action against 19 venue operators refresher course. Alternatively, they can elect to undertake the for breaching the restrictions on gaming machine advertising full course. and also against five venue operators for failing to issue a The full course has been approved to be offered by 35 training cheque where the amount of winnings or accumulated credits providers, eight of whom are also approved to offer a refresher exceeded $2,000. In addition, three venue operators were course. A list of all providers is available at Appendix 12 of this prosecuted for paying out winnings over $2,000 in cash. report as well as on the VCGR website at www.vcgr.vic.gov.au > Further information regarding the disciplinary action taken by Legislation & Standards > Responsible Gaming Training > the VCGR can be found in the table commencing at page 22 of Providers. this report.
42 Expansion of Capped Regions Participation in Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory On 12 October 2006, the Premier launched Taking Action on Council Working Parties Problem Gambling, the Victorian Government's five year Established in late 2004, the Responsible Gambling Ministerial strategy to combat problem gambling. One of the key initiatives Advisory Council (RGMAC) advises the Victorian Government, is the extension of the regional caps from five to 19 regions. through the Minister for Gaming, on issues relating to A Ministerial order was published in the Government Gazette on responsible gambling and minimising the negative impacts of the same day, setting out the regions and the criteria that the gambling on Victorians. VCGR was required to use to determine the maximum The RGMAC, consisting of representatives drawn mainly from permissible number of gaming machines available for gaming in industry and community groups, has established a number of each region. working groups to progress work on particular objectives and The criteria that the VCGR was required to use to determine the initiatives. maximum permissible number of gaming machines available for During 2006–2007, the VCGR participated in the following gaming in each region was: working groups: the lower of – G Industry Codes of Conduct;
(1) ten gaming machines per thousand persons aged 18 years G Research; and
and above in the region; or G Product Safety. (2) the number of gaming machines per thousand persons aged 18 years and above in the region as at the date of the order. The Minister also requested that the VCGR use a method recommended by the Regional Electronic Gaming Machine Caps Review Panel to determine how excess gaming machines should be removed. Essentially, the method is a formula for ensuring that more gaming machines are removed from areas of ‘high gaming intensity’, that is, where there is higher expenditure relative to the number of gaming machines. The Minister also asked that all excess gaming machines be removed from capped regions within one year. The VCGR decision as to the maximum permissible number of gaming machines for each capped region was published in the Government Gazette on 11 December 2006. Six of the 19 capped regions require reductions in gaming machine numbers to meet the limits set. They are Greater Dandenong, Hume (part), Latrobe, Maribyrnong, Monash (part) and Warrnambool. The total number of gaming machines to be removed is 543. No reductions are required in the remaining 13 regions, but no more gaming machines can be placed in those regions. On 18 December 2006, the gaming operators, Tabcorp and Tattersall's, were advised of the numbers of gaming machines to be removed from venues in the six affected capped regions. Tabcorp and Tattersall's are required to remove all excess gaming machines by 18 December 2007. Further information, including the maximum permissible number of gaming machines for each capped region, the names of affected venues and how many gaming machines must be removed from each, is available on the VCGR website at www.vcgr.vic.gov.au.
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Other operational matters
Outputs Justice Legislation (Further Amendment) Act 2006 (79/2006) Legislation Sections 4, 5, 22 and 23 of the Justice Legislation (Further Amendment) Act 2006 (79/2006) came into operation on 11 October 2006. The following legislative provisions came into operation during Sections 4 and 5 amend the Casino Control Act 1991 and the year. Further information relevant to legislation changes sections 22 and 23 amend the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. during the year is contained in Appendix 1B of this report. The purpose of the amendments is to ensure that all licensed employees in the gaming industry and at the Casino complete a Gambling Regulation (Further Amendment) Act 2004 relevant training course at the time of commencing employment (104/2004) and a relevant refresher course each three years. The Gambling Regulation (Further Amendment) Act 2004 was assented to on 21 December 2004 and sections 44(5), 22, 23, Gambling Regulation Amendment (Review Panel) Act 2007 29, 30, 31, 36(1), 36(3), 36(4), 36(6), 36(7), 36(9), 36(10), 36(12), (11/2007) 36(13), 37(1), 37(3) and 38 came into operation on 1 July 2006. The Gambling Regulation Amendment (Review Panel) Act 2007 The purpose of these provisions was to introduce a new Part 5A was assented to on 8 May 2007 and came into operation on into Chapter 8 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the 10 May 2007. Principal Act) which will provide for the licensing and regulation This Act inserted a new Part 2A into Chapter 10 of the Gambling of commercial raffle organisers and to make consequential Regulation Act 2003. amendments to other sections of the Principal Act to provide for The purpose of the Act was to establish a Review Panel to matters such as definitions and the investigation functions of the report to the Minister for Gaming on certain regulatory review VCGR with respect to commercial raffle organisers. and authorization and licensing processes. The Act establishes the Review Panel and provides eligibility criteria in respect of persons appointed to the Review Panel.
44 Subordinate Legislation The leave applications were heard by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeal, Justice Chris Maxwell, and Justice Peter The following subordinate legislation came into operation this Buchanan on 30 March 2007, and leave was granted in relation year. Further information relevant to subordinate legislation is to both applications. contained in Appendix 1C of this report. A date for the full hearing is yet to be listed, but it has been indicated by the Court that the listing will be in the fourth Gambling Regulation (Infringement Offences) Regulations quarter of 2007, unless an earlier date becomes available. 2006 (71/2006) The Gambling Regulation (Infringement Offences) Regulations Governance 2006 were operational from 1 July 2006. These Regulations prescribe certain offences under the Freedom of Information Report Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the Casino Control Act 1991 Requests received 11 as offences in respect of which an infringement notice may be Initial decision – issued and prescribe penalties for those offences. Granted in full 0 Infringements (General) (Further Amendment) Regulations Partially granted * 3 2006 (145/2006) Denied * 6 The Infringements (General) (Further Amendment) Regulations 2006 were operational from 24 October 2006. Previously released 0 These Regulations prescribe certain amendments to Schedule 3 In process 1 of the Infringement (General) Regulations 2006 and in particular Non-existent document requested 0 prescribe that certain offences under the Gambling Regulation Not proceeded with 1 Act 2003 and the Casino Control Act 1991 be added to Withdrawn 2 Schedule 3. Total 13 Transferred from another Agency 0 Appeals Relating to Commission Decisions Transferred to another Agency 0 Appeal to VCAT from a Commission decision in relation to Average processing time (days) 46 an application for gaming machines Internal review conducted 6 There was one appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 during Applications to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal 2 the year. This was an appeal by the Kilsyth and Mountain Complaints to the Ombudsman 0 District Basketball Association Inc from a decision of the * Includes requests received in the previous year. Commission on 5 July 2006 to refuse an application for approval of premises as suitable for gaming with 75 gaming machines. The matter was heard by VCAT on 27 and 28 November 2006 Memorandum of Understanding and, on 11 January 2007, VCAT set aside the Commission's On 16 August 2006 section 10.1.37 of the Gambling Regulation decision and approved the application. Act 2003, which provided that the VCGR may enter into Appeal to the Supreme Court following a VCAT decision to Memoranda of Understanding with enforcement agencies, was set aside the Commission's decision to refuse an repealed by the Gambling Regulation (Further Miscellaneous application Amendments) Act 2006. Prior to the repeal, the VCGR had not On 21 April 2006 the VCGR decided to refuse an application by entered into any Memoranda of Understanding during the Romsey Hotel Pty Ltd for approval of premises for gaming with reporting period. 30 gaming machines. Romsey Hotel Pty Ltd subsequently appealed this decision to Statement under Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001, VCAT and, in a decision handed down on 11 January 2007, Section 104 Justice Stuart Morris, President of VCAT, set aside the The VCGR has procedures that comply with the requirements of Commission's decision and ordered that the application by the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001. These procedures Romsey Hotel Pty Ltd be granted. require disclosures of the protected disclosure coordinator, The Shire of Macedon Ranges then made application to the protected disclosure officers or improper conduct or detrimental Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, for leave to appeal from the action by the VCGR, its members or staff to be reported to the VCAT decision on a question of law, and the Commission made Ombudsman. There were no disclosures made this year. application to be joined as a party in the proceedings. The procedures for disclosures are included in this report at Appendix 18.
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Privacy The VCGR has continued to present its adaptation of the The VCGR is an 'organisation' within the meaning of the Certificate IV in Government – Fraud Control Investigation, with Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Health Records Act 2001 five staff achieving the qualification through a combination of and is required to comply with the Information Privacy Principles recognition of prior learning and formal coursework. and the Health Privacy Principles in those pieces of legislation. The VCGR has established a privacy policy to reflect the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) principles in the legislation, and a Privacy Policy Statement is Commitment to the health and safety of its staff and a pro- published on the VCGR website, outlining what personal active approach in ensuring a safe working environment has information the VCGR collects, how it is used and how an been maintained. The Occupational Health and Safety individual can access and/or amend his or her personal Committee met quarterly to discuss relevant issues. Quarterly information held by the VCGR. meetings of VCGR fire wardens and first aid officers were also held.
Human Resource Management Assessments and measures undertaken to improve occupational health and safety of employees during the 2006–2007 year were: The VCGR has adopted a strategy of providing an encouraging and supportive environment for staff and actively promotes the G provision of ergonomic training for all staff; understanding that the success of the Commission is a product G undertaking of individual ergonomic assessments as required, of the contribution of all staff and that people are recognised for with staff being supplied with necessary equipment; their contribution. A range of development opportunities are G compilation of regular organisation health reports which were provided for staff. considered at executive management level;
The VCGR also actively promotes occupational health and G providing staff with appropriate warnings of activities that safety, and a non-discriminatory working environment. may impact on work safety whenever necessary;
G appointment of, and training for, additional members of the Staff Development and Training Emergency Evacuation Team;
During the 2006–2007 year the VCGR offered a wide range of G provision of CPR training for staff; training and other development opportunities in order to ensure G advanced driver training for staff who are required to drive as staff members are equipped with the knowledge and skills part of their responsibilities; required for their present and future roles. Staff members are encouraged to extend their professional skills through G initial and regular refresher training for fire wardens as individually agreed performance management plans. Assistance appropriate; includes funding support, study and related leave to assist staff G formal office safety inspections; members undertaking certificate, undergraduate and G participation by the VCGR in an Employee Assistance postgraduate studies. Program that operates within the Department of Justice and The primary driver of individual training for each staff member of provides assistance through financial and personal the VCGR is the performance management plan. This plan, counselling; and which is developed as part of performance management G offering staff the opportunity to receive subsidised influenza planning commencing July each year, identifies agreed training vaccinations. needs across the financial year and is reviewed after six months. Arising from substantial amendments made to the provisions of In addition to the specific training arising out of individual the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 during 2005–2006, performance management plans, some of the broader training the VCGR arranged for an external assessment of its current programs undertaken by staff included: systems and policies compared with the revised requirements G Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) workshops for all staff under that legislation. Subsequently, revised policies were and managers, on the topic of harassment and bullying and issued in January 2007. delivered by presenters from the Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission;
G technical training including CPA, information technology, legal and auditing seminars;
G gambling industry conferences and presentations; and
G seminars presented by the Institute of Public Administration Australia.
46 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) (continued) The following information is provided in respect of the performance indicators adopted: Financial Year Claims Claims Frequency Claims Cost Ratio ($) Average Cost of Claim ($) 2000–2001 (baseline) 4 0.39 15,329.08 39,641 2001–2002 4 0.39 15,856.87 40,931 2002–2003 1 0.10 0.67 7 2003–2004 2 0.19 2,120.26 11,116 2004–2005 2 0.21 781.79 3,763 2005–2006 5 0.46 6,222.12 13,585 2006–2007 0 0.00 0.00 0
Workforce Data
Staffing trends – Full Time Equivalents (FTE) * 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 137.00 138.24 135.62 131.80 134.02 135.42
Aggregate Workforce Data – Full Time Equivalents (FTE) * As at 30 June 2007 As at 30 June 2006 Employee Status Male Female Total Male Female Total Ongoing 76.90 46.12 123.02 77.90 44.52 122.42 Executive Officers 2.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 Fixed Term VPS Staff 4.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 2.60 5.60 Casual 0.40 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sub-total 83.30 51.12 134.42 82.90 50.12 133.02 Statutory Appointments 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 Total 84.30 51.12 135.42 83.90 50.12 134.02
* These tables include the Accountable Officer (Executive Commissioner) but exclude part time statutory appointments of the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Commission, three Sessional Commissioners and three Commissioners forming the Special Purpose Commission.
Staff Profile by Position Staff profile by position information is included in the report at Appendix 19.
Executive Officer Definition An executive officer is a person employed as an executive under Part 3, Division 5 of the Public Administration Act 2004. Additionally, the total group of executives must be classified into two distinct categories based on the following definitions:
G 'Ongoing' executives are executives who are responsible for functions or outputs that are expected to be ongoing at the reporting date; and
G 'Special projects' executives are executives who are employed for a specific project. These projects are generally for a fixed period of time and relate to a specific government priority. The actual number of executive officers, and the remuneration paid to them over the course of the reporting period, is contained in Note 21 to the Financial Statements at page 78 of this report under the heading ‘Remuneration of Executives’. The definition of an executive officer does not include Governor in Council appointments as statutory office holders.
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Executive Officer Details Youth The VCGR has continued to participate successfully as an 2005–2006 2006–2007 employer in the Youth Employment Scheme (YES), with several staff vacancies being filled by former YES trainees. The VCGR Class Male Female Total Male Female Total plans to continue its involvement in the scheme across the EO-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 coming year. EO-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 EO-3 2 3 5 2 3 5 Indigenous Communities Total 2 3 5 2 3 5 Given its administrative links to the Department of Justice, the VCGR continues to have available the resources of the Department's response to indigenous issues. Notes: The VCGR will continue to monitor broader programs in this G All executive officers were employed in ongoing positions. area to identify opportunities for participation. G The Accountable Officer (the Executive Commissioner) is a statutory appointee and is not classified as an executive officer. Merit and Equity Principles Industrial Relations Commitment to the principles of employment set out in the The VCGR has continued to develop a sound working Public Administration Act 2004 has been maintained and relationship with the relevant employee representative actively implemented through adherence to the directions of the organisation, with quarterly meetings of the Consultative Public Sector Standards Commissioner, policy development, Committee having been maintained since their inception in training and employment practices. 2004–2005. No time was lost during the year through industrial disputes. Directions from the Public Sector Standards Commissioner Staff participated in the Department of Justice Staff Attitude Survey and the State Services Authority People Matter Survey, Selecting on Merit providing important information on areas of key concern to staff No situations arose in the 2006–2007 year in which exemptions for inclusion in business planning and policy setting processes. from the advertising of vacancies was made. The VCGR continued to monitor the impact of changes to the Federal Workplace Relations Act 1996 arising from the Work Grievances Choices Bill introduced earlier in the year. There have been no grievances lodged in relation to There were 88.78 days lost as a result of accidents during employment matters or recruitment and selection matters in the 2006–2007. Of this total, however, 86 days were due to the 2006–2007 year. absence of one employee.
Managing and Valuing Diversity Cultural Diversity Actions were taken to ensure all diversity related aspects of policy were monitored for compliance. Refresher training in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities relation to selection interviewing was extended to a wide group The VCGR has continued to respond to the cultural and of staff during 2006–2007. Commission staff participated in linguistic diversity of the Victorian community and in particular EEO harassment and bullying workshops presented by the the community in which it operates by maintaining a number of Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission of Victoria. staff with language aid accreditation. The VCGR plans to continue to support language aid accreditation amongst its staff with LOTE skills and pay the appropriate allowances to such Upholding the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct staff as recognition of those skills. The VCGR continued to place emphasis on appropriate conduct in the Victorian Public Sector (VPS) through supporting the VPS Women Code of Conduct with a VCGR Code of Conduct as guidance for all staff. This is particularly emphasised when inducting With women forming a majority of its executive officers, the new staff. VCGR is a practical role model and an example of the contribution made by women to the workforce. The VCGR maintains gender balance in selection panels and offers a range of flexible leave provisions to accommodate family responsibilities.
48 Information Systems The VCGR is committed to improving the website menu, layout Ongoing enhancement and upgrade of the information and features to enhance useability and user-friendliness. technology (IT) system, network and security has been the main Website visitor figures and feedback showed website utilisation focus for the VCGR to ensure that a high quality and secure continued to increase over the 12 months of the reporting information system environment is maintained. period. The business applications have enhanced and supported the The website address is www.vcgr.vic.gov.au. VCGR strategy to maximise, where possible, automated on-line lodgement and publishing of public domain data and receipt of Consultancies industry data. In total, expenditure on consultancies during 2006–2007, In line with the strategy of continual review and improvement, excluding GST, was $225,989. the disaster recovery and contingency plans and current backup and recovery procedures have been updated and enhanced to Consultancies over $100,000 minimise risk to data, records and operations. IT infrastructure security levels, settings and equipment have also been enhanced in line with the VCGR strategy and so as to either Consultant Project Total Expenditure Future meet or exceed existing information technology standards. approved 2006–2007 Expenditure Continuous improvement of technology, information security and project fee processes has enabled the VCGR to convert a higher proportion ($) ($) ($) of its paper-based records into digital format. Deloitte Special 218,000 217,997 Nil Purpose Commission – Website Probity Audit The VCGR website has continued to provide a large range of Services information and services to the public and other stakeholders during the year.
Through its website, the Commission keeps the industry and Consultancies under $100,000 public informed of its regular events and business including One consultant was engaged during the 2006–2007 financial meetings, hearings and information sessions. In accordance year at a total cost of $7,237. with legislated requirements, decisions from the public and private sessions of Commission meetings and Commission hearings are published on the VCGR website. Other There was a significant web database change made to the In addition, an amount of $755 was paid in 2006–2007 arising Commission's Inquiry and Hearings web page to publish from a consultancy undertaken in 2005–2006. decisions with respect to applications for new gaming premises. This change increases and links the information available. Building Works The VCGR website provides a considerable amount of high- The VCGR does not have any buildings under its direct control value, frequently updated data in relation to the gaming industry. and did not enter into works that required compliance under the A twice-daily, automated updating and publishing module Building Act 1993 in the reporting period. ensures the currency of information displayed in relation to gaming venues and associates. Disclosure of Major Contracts Gaming industry participants can use the VCGR website to obtain relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and There were no major contracts entered into by the VCGR in the access a store of other information. There are comprehensive 2006–2007 financial year. FAQs and downloadable industry application forms available to streamline the application process. Victorian Industry Participation Policy The Community Benefit Statement on-line service provides There are no issues relating to compliance with the Victorian venue operators and other interested parties with a convenient Industry Participation Policy. means of lodging and/or viewing Statements. Again in 2006–2007, a majority of returns were lodged electronically via the website. Ongoing VCGR website development will feature increased application of on-line services.
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Office-based Environmental Impacts
Waste Production The property manager of 35 Spring Street Melbourne has engaged a recycling company to improve the environmental performance of the building to gain 'Waste Wise' certification with Ecorecycle Victoria. This ‘whole of building project’ commenced in late May 2005. For the period July 2006 to June 2007 some 58.6 tonnes of building waste was diverted from landfill through recycling. The volume of waste now recycled building-wide is 74 per cent, up from 9 per cent before the program started. The VCGR has been involved for the last two years in a toner recycle project operating through ‘Close the Loop®’. This service guarantees that no office printing product waste ends up in landfill. No figures are available on quantities of waste recycled.
Water Consumption The water consumption in the 35 Spring Street Melbourne building is not individually metered and therefore there are no figures available.
Paper Use The VCGR used the following amounts of paper in 2006–2007 compared with 2005–2006: Category 2006–2007 2005–2006 Paper used per Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (reams) 19.3 19.6 Paper used in total (reams) 2,614 2,632
Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria – Energy Smart Policy As part of the Government's Business and Environmental Strategy (Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria), the VCGR is committed to responsible energy management. This is practised throughout all rented premises and energy efficient equipment is purchased wherever it is cost-effective to do so. Work projects that facilitate the reduction in energy usage will be evaluated as they come to hand. Annual energy consumption and expenditure for the 2006–2007 year was as follows:
Energy Consumption * Peak kWh Off-peak kWh Total kWh kWh per FTE Green Energy Units Green Total ** ($) ($) 296,564 190,118 486,682 3,593.8 1,199 1,632 39,664
* Information supplied by Jones Lang LaSalle on behalf of the Department of Treasury and Finance. ** Includes Green $ but excludes GST.
Transportation Operational vehicles are hired from the Department of Treasury and Finance, State Government Vehicle Pool, and all operating costs are covered under the individual hire. Individual consumption figures are therefore not available. These operational vehicles travelled 297,088 kilometres for the period from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007, an increase of 2.8 per cent on the previous year. Following a review of operations, the VCGR reduced its operating fleet during 2004–2005 from 18 to 10 vehicles. The reduced number of vehicles has been maintained during 2006–2007. For executive vehicles, 17,267.21 litres of petrol were used, which equates to 2,877.87 litres per vehicle.
Environmental purchasing The VCGR continued to carry out the following activities, which support the Government's Environmental Purchasing Policy:
G purchase only Australian manufactured copy paper, which has a recycled paper content; and
G operate photocopiers and laser printers which are environmentally endorsed.
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Additional Information Required to be Available on Request In compliance with the requirements of the Ministerial Directions of the Minister for Finance, the VCGR has retained details in respect of those information items required by public entities to be available for relevant Ministers, Members of Parliament and the public on request. The applicable information items are set out at Appendix 20 of this report.
Output Performance The following table outlines the major output deliverables for which the VCGR is responsible. The table shows actual performance against targets as specified in the State Budget Paper No. 3 for 2006–2007. This output involves the monitoring and regulation of gaming activities in Victoria.
Performance Measures Annual Target Year End Actual Quantity:
G Licences 14,496 13,985
G Compliance Services (audits, inspections, investigations, revenue verification, operator 9,253 8,918 procedures and rule approvals) Quality:
G Licences – licences cancelled following disciplinary action as a proportion of active licences <0.1 <0.1
G Compliance Services – accuracy of compliance activities 100 100 Timeliness:
G Licences – processed within target time 80 76
G Compliance Services – performed within target time 90 90
Commentary on 2006–2007 results
Quantity Licences – The percentage variance of -3.5 per cent for 2006–2007 reflects fewer than estimated associates of gaming venues being received for approval and fewer than estimated community and charitable organisations applying for declared status and for minor gaming permits. Compliance Services – The percentage variance of -3.6 per cent for 2006–2007 reflects the lower than estimated number of planned audits as a result of the diversion of resources to other activities including resourcing of the Special Purpose Commission.
Quality Performance was on target for both the Licences and Compliance Services categories.
Timeliness Licences – The percentage variance of -4.0 per cent for 2006–2007 reflects the complexity and increased volume of some licence processing activities. Compliance Services – Performance was on target.
51 Summary of Financial Results
Background The VCGR also collects revenue on behalf of Government in The VCGR receives Grant funding for the provision of outputs relation to Gaming Taxation, Casino Taxation, Tattersall's from the Department of Justice for its operations. Lotteries and Licence Fees and other gaming and related activities which are paid into the Consolidated Fund and Capital expenditure is funded by the generation of depreciation disclosed in the Notes to the Financial Statements. The VCGR expense which forms part of annual grant revenue recognised. also makes payments from the Consolidated Fund to other Where necessary, appropriation funding is also provided in the jurisdictions (Payments made on behalf of the State) in relation form of Additions to the Net Asset Base. to their share of Tattersall's Sweeps Consultation and Footy Consortium Pty Ltd taxes which are collected in Victoria.
52 2006–2007 Operating Result Key highlights for 2006–2007 are as follows:
G the operating result for the 2006–2007 year was a surplus of $0.104 million as compared to a surplus of $0.213 million in 2005–2006;
G the funding position of the VCGR as at 30 June 2007 is a net equity of $1.046 million. The overall net asset position of the VCGR has increased by $0.104 million from $0.942 million in 2005–2006, reflecting the operating result for the 2006–2007 financial year; and
G there were no abnormal or extraordinary items to report.
The VCGR is not aware of any events that adversely affected the achievement of operational objectives of the VCGR for the year. There were no other events subsequent to balance date that would have a significant effect on the operations of the VCGR.
2006–2007 Capital Expenditure Depreciation expense, which funds VCGR capital expenditure, was $0.651 million for 2006–2007 as compared to $0.659 million for 2005–2006. Total capital expenditure for the 2006–2007 year was $0.646 million as compared to $0.601 million in 2005–2006.
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Comparative Financial Results The table below summarises information on the financial results and financial position of the VCGR, prepared on an accrual basis, for the financial year 2006–2007 and comparisons with the preceding four financial years.
Notes 2006–2007 2005–2006 2004–2005 2003–2004 2002–2003 $ $$$$
Income Annual grant revenue 1 19,634,100 17,510,000 16,257,766 15,283,899 16,270,637
Other revenue - - - 315,176 297,491
Total income 19,634,100 17,510,000 16,257,766 15,599,075 16,568,128
Expenses 2 19,530,384 17,296,998 16,158,726 16,489,172 16,892,835
Net result 103,716 213,002 99,040 (890,097) (324,707)
Total assets 3 6,957,058 5,759,563 5,253,007 3,907,109 3,815,084
Total liabilities 4 5,911,452 4,817,673 4,524,120 4,180,878 3,901,596
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 5 52,692 4,829 (8,927) 83,395 134,858
Capital expenditure 6 646,114 601,526 556,458 702,840 768,272
Notes: Movements between 2005–2006 and 2006–2007 1 Income received increased by $2.124 million (12.1 per cent), reflecting the level of grant funding from the Department of Justice appropriations for the production of VCGR outputs deemed to have been delivered by the Department of Justice, and supplementation for the activities of the Special Purpose Commission. 2 Expenses have increased by $2.233 million (12.9 per cent). This largely reflects the incremental costs of the Special Purpose Commission, which is primarily reflected in the Consultants and Professional Services expense item. 3 Total assets increased by $1.197 million (20.8 per cent). This mainly reflects an increase in the Receivables from the Department of Justice, which, in turn, reflects the build-up in VCGR entitlement associated with appropriation coverage for non-cash items such as long service leave and accrued expenses. 4 Total liabilities increased by $1.094 million (22.7 per cent) largely reflecting increased payables associated with the activities of the Special Purpose Commission. 5 The net movement in the cash position was an increase of $0.048 million (991.2 per cent). This reflects the timing of cash reimbursements from the Consolidated Fund relating to operating and capital expenses at and around balance date. 6 Capital expenditure increased by $0.045 million (7.4 per cent).
54 Transactions on behalf of Government – Comparative Financial Results The table below summarises information on the amounts collected/receivable and amounts paid/payable by the VCGR in relation to gambling activities on behalf of Government, prepared on an accrual basis, for the financial year 2006–2007 and comparisons with the preceding four financial years.
Notes 2006–2007 2005–2006 2004–2005 2003–2004 2002–2003 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Income Total amount collected/ receivable 1 1,561,535 1,512,059 1,419,086 1,373,082 1,376,955
Expenses Total amount paid/payable 2 44,953 44,394 41,130 41,178 *
* Prior to 2003–2004 payments made on behalf of the State for this class of payment were made by the Department of Treasury and Finance.
Notes: Movements between 2005–2006 and 2006–2007 1 Income collected/receivable on behalf of Government increased by $49.476 million (3.3 per cent), reflecting increased income from Gaming Taxation. 2 Expenses paid/payable on behalf of Government to other jurisdictions (for their share of Lottery Taxes) have increased by $0.559 million (1.3 per cent).
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Part 3 Financial Report 2006–2007
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Operating Statement For the financial year ended 30 June 2007
Notes 2007 2006 $ $ Income Annual grant revenue 3, 4 19,634,100 17,510,000 Total income 19,634,100 17,510,000
Expenses Employee benefits expense 5(a) (12,266,569) (11,950,454) Responsible officers' remuneration (334,356) (328,950) Consultants and professional services 5(d) (2,848,549) (1,128,169) Supplies and services 5(b) (2,041,632) (1,878,871) Occupancy costs (1,247,849) (1,227,827) Depreciation and amortisation expense 5(c) (651,471) (659,171) Auditor-General's remuneration 6 (92,400) (41,200) Assets written off (2,358) (6,380) Loss on disposal of non-current assets (45,200) (75,976) Total expenses (19,530,384) (17,296,998) Net result from continuing operations 103,716 213,002 Net result for the period 19(b) 103,716 213,002
The above operating statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 63–79.
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Balance Sheet As at 30 June 2007
Notes 2007 2006 $ $ Cur rent assets Cash and cash equivalents 18, 19 452,289 399,597 Receivables 7, 18 2,444,999 1,253,726 Prepayments 164,782 174,066 Total current assets 3,062,070 1,827,389
Non-current assets Plant and equipment 8 2,341,955 2,417,126 Receivables 7, 18 1,072,735 1,057,005 Intangible assets 9 480,298 458,042 Total non-current assets 3,894,988 3,932,173 Total assets 6,957,058 5,759,563
Current liabilities Payables 10, 18 1,662,280 794,186 Provisions 11 4,080,054 3,870,099 Total current liabilities 5,742,334 4,664,285
Non-current liabilities Provisions 11 169,118 153,388 Total non-current liabilities 169,118 153,388 Total liabilities 5,911,452 4,817,673
Net assets 1,045,606 941,890
Equity Contributed capital 14(a) 4,617,510 4,617,510 Accumulated deficit 14(b) (3,571,904) (3,675,620) Total equity 14 1,045,606 941,890
Contingent liabilities and contingent assets 16 - - Commitments for expenditure15--
The above balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 63–79.
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Statement of Changes in Equity For the financial year ended 30 June 2007
Notes 2007 2006 $ $
Total equity at beginning of financial year 14 941,890 728,887
Net result for the period 14(b) 103,716 213,002
Total equity at end of financial year 1,045,606 941,890
The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 63–79.
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Cash Flow Statement For the financial year ended 30 June 2007
Notes 2007 2006 $ $ Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from Government 18,520,923 16,841,050 Payments to suppliers and employees (18,391,617) (16,749,005) Goods and Services Tax recovered from the ATO 561,790 502,675 Goods and Services Tax paid to the ATO - (6,805) Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 19(b) 691,096 587,915
Cash flows from investing activities Payment for plant and equipment (399,512) (407,751) Payment for intangible assets (238,892) (175,335) Net cash (used in) investing activities (638,404) (583,086)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 52,692 4,829 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 399,597 394,768 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 19(a) 452,289 399,597
Correction: The 2006 audited Cash Flow Statement included an item ‘Proceeds from depreciation equivalent funding’ under ‘Cash flows from financing activities’ to offset the equivalent amount of $583,086 included in ‘Payments to suppliers and employees’. In the 2007 Cash Flow Statement, payments for capital expenditure are not included in the ‘Payments to suppliers and employees’ and there is no line item ‘Cash flows from financing activities’. The restatement of the 2006 comparatives on the same basis has had the effect of increasing cash flows from operating activities in 2006 to $542,915, from the $4,829 stated in the 2006 financial statements.
The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 63–79.
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2007
Contents Note
1 Summary of Accounting Policies 2 VCGR Outputs 3 Income 4 Summary of Compliance with Grant Funding 5 Expenses 6 Remuneration of Auditors 7 Receivables 8 Plant and Equipment 9 Intangible Assets 10 Payables 11 Provisions 12 Superannuation 13 Transactions on Behalf of Government 14 Equity and Movements in Equity 15 Commitments for Expenditure 16 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets 17 Ex-gratia Payments 18 Financial Instruments 19 Notes to Cash Flow Statement 20 Responsible Persons 21 Remuneration of Executives 22 Subsequent Events
62 Note 1 Summary of Accounting Policies
(a) Statement of compliance
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, applicable Australian Accounting Standards, Interpretations and other mandatory professional requirements. Accounting Standards include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (A-IFRS).
The financial report was authorised for issue by the Executive Commissioner, Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation, on 28 August 2007.
(b) Basis of preparation
The financial report has been prepared on a historical cost basis. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets.
In the application of A-IFRS management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstance, the results of which form the basis of making the judgments. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision, and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Judgments made by management in the application of A-IFRS that have significant effects on the financial statements and estimates with a risk of material adjustments in the next year are disclosed throughout the notes in the financial statements.
Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions or other events is reported.
The accounting policies set out below have been applied in preparing the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2007 and the comparative information presented in these financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2006.
(c) Reporting entity
The financial statements include all the controlled activities of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation (VCGR) which was established on 1 July 2004 pursuant to section 10.1.1 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003.
Amounts collected/receivable on behalf of Government The VCGR collects revenue amounts on behalf of the Victorian Government. It is accountable for the transactions involving these revenues, but does not have the discretion to deploy the resources for achievement of the VCGR's objectives. For these revenues, the VCGR acts only on behalf of the Victorian Government. These revenues are accounted for using the accrual basis of accounting.
Transactions and balances relating to these revenues are not recognised as VCGR revenues, expenses, assets or liabilities within the body of the financial statements (see note 13).
(d) Objectives and funding
The VCGR's objectives are prescribed in section 10.1.3 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. It regulates gambling in Victoria to ensure the integrity and probity of the gambling industry.
The VCGR receives grant funding from the Department of Justice to be applied for the purposes of delivering outputs associated with the regulation of gambling. Grant funding does not include capital assets charge as effective 1 July 2005 the Department of Justice centralised capital asset charge payments with a corresponding reduction in annual grant revenue received by the VCGR.
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2007 continued
Note 1 Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)
(e) Events after balance date
Assets, liabilities, income or expenses arise from past transactions or other past events. Where the transactions result from an agreement between the VCGR and other parties, the transactions are only recognised when the agreement is irrevocable at or before balance date. Adjustments are made to amount recognised in the financial statements for events which occur after the reporting date and before the date the statements are authorised for issue, where those events provide information about conditions which existed at the reporting date. Note disclosure is made about events between the balance date and the date the statements are authorised for issue where the events relate to conditions which arose after the reporting date which may have a material impact on the results of the subsequent events.
(f) Goods and services tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated goods and services tax (GST), except:
G where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority, it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense; or
G for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables.
Cash flows are included in the Cash Flow Statement on a gross basis. The GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified as operating cash flows.
(g) Income recognition
Annual grant revenue received for the production of outputs is recognised when those VCGR outputs have been deemed by the Department of Justice to have been delivered in accordance with specified performance targets. The Department of Justice has central budget management arrangements whereby portfolio entities can only recognise output revenue consistent with global departmental appropriation and certification. Accordingly, the Department of Justice withdraws from output revenue the difference between final capital expenditure and depreciation expense funding, and the difference between depreciation expense and capital expenditure.
The VCGR collects gambling taxes, fees and fines on behalf of the Government which are paid directly into the Consolidated Fund. The VCGR does not gain control over these taxes, fees or fines, and accordingly are not recognised as income in the Operating Statement.
(h) Employee benefits expenses
Employee benefits expenses include all costs related to employment including wages and salaries, leave entitlements, redundancy payments and superannuation contributions. These are recognised when incurred, except for contributions in respect of defined benefit plans.
(i) Superannuation
Contributions to superannuation plans are expensed when incurred. The amount charged to the Operating Statement in respect of superannuation represents the contributions made by the VCGR to the superannuation plan in respect to the current services of current VCGR staff. Superannuation contributions are made to the plans based on the relevant rules of each plan.
The VCGR does not recognise any defined benefit liability in respect of the superannuation plan because the VCGR has no legal or constructive obligation to pay future benefits relating to its employees; its only obligation is to pay superannuation contributions as they fall due. The Department of Treasury and Finance administers and discloses the State's defined benefit liabilities in its financial report.
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(j) Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on plant and equipment. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis so as to write off the net cost of each asset over its expected useful life to its estimated residual value. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period.
(k) Amortisation
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortised on a straight-line basis over the asset's useful life. Amortisation begins when the asset is available for use, that is, when it is in the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. The estimated useful lives, residual values and amortisation method are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period. In addition, an assessment is made at each reporting date to determine whether there are indicators that the intangible asset concerned is impaired. If so, the assets concerned are tested as to whether their carrying value exceeds their recoverable amount.
(l) Supplies and services
Supplies and services generally represent the day to day running costs incurred in the normal operations of the entity. These items are recognised as an expense in the reporting period they are incurred.
(m) Impairment of assets
All assets are assessed annually for indications of impairment, except for financial assets.
If there is an indication of impairment, the assets concerned are tested as to whether their carrying value exceeds their possible recoverable amount. Where an asset's carrying value exceeds its recoverable amount, the difference is written-off by a charge to the Operating Statement.
It is deemed that, in the event of the loss of an asset, the future economic benefits arising from the use of the asset will be replaced unless a specific decision to the contrary has been made. The recoverable amount for most assets is measured at the higher of depreciated or amortised replacement cost and fair value less costs to sell.
(n) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and cash at bank.
(o) Receivables
Receivables consist predominantly of amounts receivable from the Department of Justice in relation to the accumulated surplus, non-cash component of expenses and contributions by owners. In addition receivables also include GST input tax credits recoverable. Receivables are recognised at fair value.
(p) Intangible assets
Intangible assets represent identifiable non-monetary assets without physical substance.
Intangible assets are recognised at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Costs incurred subsequent to initial acquisition are capitalised when it is expected that additional future economic benefits will flow to the VCGR.
(q) Non-current physical assets
Non-current physical assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment.
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2007 continued
Note 1 Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)
(r) Payables
Payables consist predominantly of creditors and other sundry liabilities.
Payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the VCGR prior to the end of a financial year that are unpaid, and arise when the VCGR becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services.
(s) Employee benefits
(i) Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in the provision for employee benefits in respect of employee services up to the reporting date, classified as current liabilities and measured at their nominal values.
Those liabilities which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are recognised in the provision for employee benefits as current liabilities measured at present value of the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.
(ii) Long service leave Liability for long service leave (LSL) is recognised in the provision for employee benefits.
G Current liability – unconditional LSL (representing seven or more years of continuous service of VPS staff and 10 or more years of continuous service for executives) is disclosed as a current liability even where the VCGR does not expect to settle the liability within 12 months because it will not have the unconditional right to defer the settlement of the entitlement should an employee take leave within 12 months.
The components of this current LSL liability are measured at:
G Present value – component that the VCGR does not expect to settle within 12 months; and
G Nominal value – component that the VCGR expects to settle within 12 months.
G Non-current liability – conditional LSL (representing less than seven years of continuous service for VPS staff and less than 10 years continuous service for executives) is disclosed as a non-current liability. There is an unconditional right to defer the settlement of the entitlement until the employee has completed the requisite years of service.
This non-current LSL liability is measured at present value.
(iii) Employee benefits on-costs Employee benefits on-costs (payroll tax, workers’ compensation, superannuation, annual leave and LSL accrued while on LSL taken in service) are recognised and included with LSL employee benefits.
(t) Commitments
Commitments include those operating, capital and other outsourcing commitments arising from non-cancellable contractual or statutory sources and are disclosed at the nominal value.
(u) Contingent assets and liabilities
Contingent assets and contingent liabilities are not recognised in the balance sheet but are disclosed by way of note and, if quantifiable, measured at their nominal value.
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(v) Contributions by owners
Consistent with Interpretation 1038 Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-Owned Public Sector Entities appropriations for additions to net assets have been designated as contributions by owners. Other transfers that are in the nature of contributions or distributions have also been designated as contributions by owners.
(w) Cash flow statement
For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash comprises cash on hand and cash at bank.
(x) Rounding of amounts
Amounts in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest dollar, or in the case of amounts collected/receivable on behalf of Government and amounts paid/payable to other jurisdictions (see note 13), to the nearest thousand dollars.
Note 2 VCGR Outputs
The VCGR manages only one output, Regulation of Gambling, the objective of which is to provide monitoring and regulation of gambling activities in Victoria.
As it is a single output there is no further breakdown into an Outputs Schedule.
The output delivered by the VCGR is comprised of Licences and Compliance Services. The activities undertaken to deliver this output are geared towards achieving ‘the best community outcomes from gambling activities for all Victorians’. Performance targets include quantity, quality and timeliness measures.
The Licences sub-group incorporates all activities undertaken to ensure that all licences, permits and authorisations are issued within the necessary legislative framework. This includes assessments for probity, social and economic impact assessments, game fairness and responsible gambling.
The Compliance Services sub-group covers the on-going monitoring of participants, products, equipment and systems, investigation of complaints and possible breaches of legislation and revenue verification.
Note 3 Income
2007 2006 $ $ Income Revenue from Government Annual grant revenue 19,634,100 17,510,000 Total revenue from Government 19,634,100 17,510,000
The VCGR's income is by way of Grant funding from the Department of Justice appropriations for the production of VCGR outputs, deemed to have been delivered by the Department of Justice.
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2007 continued
Note 4 Summary of Compliance with Grant Funding
The following table discloses the details of the funding received by the VCGR for the year through the Department of Justice appropriations.
Grant Funding Funding Funding Variance Advice Available Applied $$ $$ 2007 Annual grant revenue – Provision for outputs 18,896,000 18,896,000 18,842,100 53,900 Grant funding supplementation – June 2007 792,000 792,000 Total Grant revenue 19,688,000 19,634,100 53,900
2006 Annual grant revenue – Provision for outputs 18,485,600 18,427,955 17,510,000 917,955
The variance between Grant funding available and Grant funding applied reflects the return of revenue to the Department of Justice in respect of depreciation expense generated in excess of capital expenditure, variations between budgeted and generated depreciation, and deemed revenue associated with output delivery.
In June 2007, the VCGR received Grant revenue supplementation from the Department of Justice to fund increased VCGR expenditure associated with the Special Purpose Commission costs.
68 Note 5 Expenses
2007 2006 $ $ Expenses (a) Employee benefits expense Salaries and related costs 9,171,222 8,649,643 Annual leave and long service leave expense 1,217,847 1,430,110 Superannuation 936,007 849,270 Other on-costs: (payroll tax, WorkCover levy and fringe benefits tax) 576,599 584,791 Other employee related costs including training 364,894 436,640 Total employee benefits 12,266,569 11,950,454
(b) Supplies and services Travel and subsistence expense 320,778 394,730 Office Requisites 290,865 325,887 IT Licence and Maintenance 272,166 298,058 Vehicle rental and running costs 311,477 289,117 Probity and credit check payments 453,313 138,185 Postage, advertising and related costs 113,567 145,153 Insurance and repairs and maintenance 113,527 144,886 Books and publications 85,122 86,417 Other 80,817 56,438 Total supplies and services 2,041,632 1,878,871
(c) Depreciation and amortisation expense EDP Hardware 280,420 282,213 Internal-use software 229,636 246,873 Office Fitout 89,191 88,931 Other assets 52,224 41,154 Total depreciation and amortisation 651,471 659,171
(d) Consultants and Professional Services Consultants 225,989 71,368 Professional Services 2,622,560 1,056,801 Total consultants and professional services 2,848,549 1,128,169
With respect to Supplies and services expenditure item, the increase of 8.7 per cent primarily reflects increased costs of probity and related activities associated with the Special Purpose Commission and ongoing monitoring of approved participants in the Victorian gambling industry including major changes to the corporate structure and activities of Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd (owners of the Melbourne Casino) and the merger between Tattersall's Limited and UNiTAB Ltd.
The significant increase in excess of 152 per cent in Consultants and Professional Services arises from the activities of the Special Purpose Commission and includes the remuneration of the Commissioners appointed for this specific purpose and consultants and contractors engaged by the Special Purpose Commission.
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2007 continued
Note 6 Remuneration of Auditors
2007 2006 $ $ Victorian Auditor-General's Office Audit of the financial report 92,400 41,200
Increased fees of 124 per cent in 2006–2007 reflect both an expanded audit in respect of revenue collected by the VCGR on behalf of Government, together with a one-off overview for 2006–2007.
Note 7 Receivables
2007 2006 $ $ Current
Amounts owing from the Department of Justice 2,244,118 1,146,671 Other receivables 200,881 107,055 2,444,999 1,253,726
Non-Current Amounts owing from the Department of Justice 1,072,735 1,057,005 1,072,735 1,057,005
The amounts recognised from the Department of Justice represent funding for all commitments incurred for the appropriation and are drawn down from the Consolidated Fund as the commitments fall due.
Note 8 Plant and Equipment
All assets of the VCGR are measured at cost.
Classification by Public Safety and Environment – Carrying amount Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of plant and equipment at the beginning and end of the current financial year are set out below.
EDP Hardware Office Fitout Other Assets Total $$ $$ Carrying amount Balance at 1 July 2005 679,793 1,506,656 338,934 2,525,383 Net Additions 210,646 - 175,751 386,397 Disposals (6,205) - (76,151) (82,356) Depreciation expense (282,213) (88,931) (41,154) (412,298) Balance at 1 July 2006 602,021 1,417,725 397,380 2,417,126 Net Additions 212,369 43,819 138,034 394,222 Disposals (565) - (46,993) (47,558) Depreciation expense (280,421) (89,191) (52,223) (421,835) Balance at 30 June 2007 533,404 1,372,353 436,198 2,341,955
70 Note 8 Plant and Equipment (continued)
Depreciation by asset class The following useful lives of assets are used in the calculation of depreciation:
Office furniture & equipment 8–10 years Gaming equipment 6–7 years EDP hardware 4 years Office fitout 20 years Motor vehicles 3 years
2007 2006 $ $ EDP Hardware Cost 2,374,008 2,299,624 Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,840,604) (1,697,603) 533,404 602,021
Office Fitout Cost 1,822,422 1,778,603 Less: Accumulated depreciation (450,069) (360,878) 1,372,353 1,417,725
Other Assets Cost 691,986 665,463 Less: Accumulated depreciation (255,788) (268,083) 436,198 397,380
Total Plant and Equipment Cost 4,888,416 4,743,690 Less: Accumulated depreciation (2,546,461) (2,326,564) 2,341,955 2,417,126
Note 9 Intangible Assets The VCGR has capitalised internal use software expenditure related to development of information technology systems. Costs associated with the acquisition or development of computer software which is greater than $10,000 is capitalised and amounts below this threshold are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Amortisation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the period of the expected benefit which has been determined as being eight years.
$ Gross carrying amount Balance at 1 July 2005 519,917 Additions 183,785 Amortisation expense (246,873) Amortisation adjustment 1,213 Balance at 1 July 2006 458,042 Additions 251,892 Amortisation expense (229,636) Balance at 30 June 2007 480,298
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2007 continued
Note 10 Payables
2007 2006 $ $ Current Creditors 41,488 18,035 Accrued wages and salaries 471,643 511,536 Accrued expenses 1,149,149 264,615 1,662,280 794,186
Note 11 Provisions
All annual leave and long service leave entitlements representing seven years plus of continuous service are classified as current liabilities and long service leave of less than seven years of continuous service is classified as non-current.
2007 2006 $ $ Current Annual Leave - that falls due within 12 months after the end of the period measured at nominal value using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement 264,993 228,972 - that does not fall due within 12 months after the end of the period measured at present value 600,773 634,911 Long Service Leave - that falls due within 12 months after the end of the period measured at nominal value using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement 105,360 207,721 - that does not fall due within 12 months after the end of the period measured at present value 3,108,928 2,798,495 4,080,054 3,870,099
Non-current Long Service Leave representing less than seven years of continuous service measured at present value 169,118 153,388 169,118 153,388
72 Note 12 Superannuation
No liability is recognised in the Balance Sheet for the VCGR's share of the State's unfunded superannuation liability. The State's unfunded superannuation liability has been reflected in the financial statements of the Department of Treasury and Finance.
However, superannuation contributions for the reporting period are included as part of salaries and associated costs in the Operating Statement of the VCGR.
The name and details of the major employee superannuation funds and contributions made by the VCGR are as follows:
2007 2006 $ $ Defined benefit plans: Government Superannuation Scheme – revised and new 462,853 421,946
Defined contribution plans: Victorian Superannuation Scheme 308,212 273,356 Various other 164,942 153,968 Total 936,007 849,270
The basis for contributions is determined by the various schemes.
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2007 continued
Note 13 Transactions on Behalf of Government
In addition to the specific VCGR operations which are included in the Balance Sheet, Operating Statement and Cash Flow Statement, the VCGR collects revenue amounts on behalf of Government which are paid directly into the Consolidated Fund. Revenue collected includes taxes, fees and fines and the proceeds from the sale of non-current assets.
Sections 3.6.5, 4.6.7 and 5.4.2 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 provide for determination, by the Treasurer after consultation with the Minister for Gaming, of the supervision charge payable by Tabcorp and Tattersall's. This charge is determined annually and reflects the recoupment of expenses incurred in the regulation of gaming, including the processing of licences, conducting investigations and compliance audits, reviewing operator systems and procedures, testing and evaluating gambling equipment and monitoring gambling activities. This charge is also paid into the Consolidated Fund.
The VCGR also makes payments from Consolidated Fund Revenue to other jurisdictions (Payments made on behalf of the State) for their share of Tattersall's Sweeps Consultation and Footy Consortium Pty Ltd taxes which are collected in Victoria.
2007 2006 Consolidated Fund $’000 $’000 Income – Amounts collected/receivable on behalf of Government Gaming Taxation 931,519 910,265 Licence Fees 686 640 Minor Gaming 1,185 1,138 Club Keno 1,762 1,537 Casino Taxation and Licence Fees 118,001 113,848 Racing Taxation and Licence Fees 125,197 116,306 Tattersall's Lotteries 375,007 360,552 Tabcorp Supervision Fee 3,767 3,065 Tattersall's Supervision Fee 3,891 3,798 Miscellaneous 520 910 Total amount collected/receivable 1,561,535 1,512,059
Expenses – Amounts paid/payable on behalf of Government Payments made to other jurisdictions 44,953 44,394 Total amount paid/payable 44,953 44,394
Note 14 Equity and Movements in Equity
2007 2006 $ $ (a) Contributions by owners Balance at beginning of financial year 4,617,510 4,617,510 Balance at end of financial year 4,617,510 4,617,510
(b) Accumulated deficit Balance at beginning of financial year (3,675,620) (3,888,622) Net result 103,716 213,002 Balance at end of financial year (3,571,904) (3,675,620)
Total equity at end of financial year 1,045,606 941,890
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Note 15 Commitments for Expenditure
At 30 June 2007 the VCGR had no capital, operating or finance lease commitments (nil commitments at 30 June 2006). The Department of Treasury and Finance has operating lease arrangements with the service provider for the premises occupied by the VCGR. The VCGR's obligation extends only to payment to the service provider on a monthly basis.
Note 16 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
At 30 June 2007 the VCGR had no contingent liabilities (nil at 30 June 2006) and no contingent assets (nil at 30 June 2006).
Note 17 Ex-gratia Payments
As at 30 June 2007 the VCGR had not made any ex-gratia payments (nil at 30 June 2006).
Note 18 Financial Instruments
(a) Financial risk management objectives The VCGR's activities do not expose it to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The VCGR does not enter into derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risk. The VCGR does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.
(b) Significant accounting policies
Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class of financial asset and financial liability are disclosed in note 1 to the financial statements.
(c) Interest rate risk The VCGR's exposure to interest rate risk, for classes of financial assets and financial liabilities as at 30 June 2007, is set out in the following table.
Note Weighted average Variable Non-interest Total effective interest rate interest rate bearing % $$$ 2007 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents 19 - 452,289 - 452,289 Receivables 7 N/A - 3,517,734 3,517,734 452,289 3,517,734 3,970,023 Financial liabilities: Payables 10 N/A - 1,662,280 1,662,280 - 1,662,280 1,662,280 2006 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents 19 - 399,597 - 399,597 Receivables 7 N/A - 2,310,732 2,310,732 399,597 2,310,732 2,710,329 Financial liabilities: Payables 10 N/A - 794,186 794,186 - 794,186 794,186
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2007 continued
Note 18 Financial Instruments (continued)
(d) Credit risk The credit risk on financial assets of the VCGR which have been recognised in the Operating Statement is the carrying amount.
(e) Fair value Management consider that the carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements approximates their fair values.
The following table details the fair value of financial assets and liabilities.
2007 2006 Note Carrying Fair Carrying Fair amount value amount value $$$$ Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents 20 452,289 452,289 399,597 399,597 Receivables 7 3,517,734 3,517,734 2,310,732 2,310,732 3,970,023 3,970,023 2,710,329 2,710,329 Financial liabilities Payables 10 1,662,280 1,662,280 794,186 794,186 1,662,280 1,662,280 794,186 794,186
None of the classes of financial assets and liabilities are readily traded on organised markets in standardised form.
Note 19 Notes to Cash Flow Statement
(a) Reconciliation of cash For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash includes cash on hand and in banks. Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Cash Flow Statement is reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:
2007 2006 $ $ Cash(i) 452,289 399,597 452,289 399,597
(i) Cash received by a department or agency from the generation of revenue is generally paid into the State's bank account, known as the Public Account. Similarly, any departmental or agency expenditure, including those in the form of cheques drawn by a department or agency for the payment of goods and services to its suppliers and creditors are made via the Public Account. The process is such that the Public Account would remit to the department or agency the cash required for the amount drawn on the cheques.
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(b) Reconciliation of net result for the period to net cash flows from operating activities
2007 2006 $ $ Net result for the period 103,716 213,002 Loss on sale of non-current assets - 6,380 Loss on write-off of fixed assets 2,358 - Loss on disposal of fixed assets 45,200 75,976 Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets 651,471 659,171 Changes in net assets and liabilities Decrease in prepayments 9,284 16,609 (Increase) in receivables (1,214,712) (676,776) Increase/(Decrease) in creditors and accruals 868,094 (58,705) Increase in provision for employee benefits 225,685 352,258 Net cash from operating activities 691,096 587,915
Note 20 Responsible Persons In accordance with the Ministerial Directions issued by the Minister for Finance under the Financial Management Act 1994, the following disclosures are made regarding responsible persons for the reporting period.
Names The persons who held the position of Responsible Minister, Members of the Commission and Accountable Officer in the VCGR are as follows:
Responsible Minister – Minister for Gaming:
The Hon John Pandazopoulos, MP 1 July 2006 to 30 November 2006 The Hon Daniel Andrews, MP 1 December 2006 to 30 June 2007 The Hon Andre Haermeyer, MP (Acting) 1 July 2006 to 13 July 2006 The Hon Bob Cameron, MP (Acting) 27 December 2006 to 31 December 2006 The Hon Bob Cameron, MP (Acting) 10 April 2007 to 13 April 2007
Commission Members:
Mr Ian Dunn (Chair) 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007 Mrs Judith King (Deputy Chair) 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007 Mr Peter Cohen 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007
Accountable Officer – Executive Commissioner
Mr Peter Cohen 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2007 continued
Note 20 Responsible Persons (continued)
Remuneration Remuneration received or receivable by members of the Commission including the Accountable Officer in connection with the management of the VCGR during the reporting period was in the range:
Income Band 2007 2006 $60,000 to $69,999 1 1 $80,000 to $89,999 1 1 $180,000 to $189,999 1 1
Total remuneration due or receivable by Responsible Persons (Commission members and Accountable Officer) from the reporting entity amount to:
2007 2006 $ $ 334,356 328,950
Amounts relating to the Minister for Gaming are reported in the financial statements of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Other transactions Related Party transactions requiring disclosure under the Directions of the Minister for Finance have been considered and there are no matters to report.
Note 21 Remuneration of Executives The number of executive officers, other than Responsible Persons, and their total remuneration during the reporting period are shown in the first two columns in the table below in their relevant income bands. The base remuneration of executive officers is shown in the third and fourth columns. Base remuneration is exclusive of bonus payments, long service leave payments, redundancy payments and retirement benefits.
Income Band Total Remuneration Base Remuneration 2007 2006 2007 2006 No. No. No. No. Under $100,000 0 0 0 0 $100,000 - 109,999 0 0 0 0 $110,000 - 119,999 0 0 0 0 $120,000 - 129,999 0 0 0 0 $130,000 - 139,999 0 2 2 3 $140,000 - 149,999 2 1 2 2 $150,000 - 159,999 2 2 1 0 $160,000 - 169,999 1 0 0 0 Total numbers 5 5 5 5 Total amount $762,997 $722,069 $710,544 $688,530
Other transactions Related Party transactions requiring disclosure under the Directions of the Minister for Finance have been considered and there are no matters to report.
78 Note 22 Subsequent Events
The financial statements for the VCGR are prepared for the reporting period ending 30 June 2007. As at the date of signing there are no events subsequent to the balance date which would have a significant impact on the financial position of the VCGR.
79 Certification of the Financial Statements
Declaration by the Accountable officer and the chief finance and accounting officer. We certify that the attached financial statements for the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation have been prepared in accordance with Standing Direction 4.2 of the Financial Management Act 1994, applicable Financial Reporting Directions, Australian accounting standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.
We further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the Operating Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement and notes to and forming part of the financial statements, presents fairly the financial transactions during the year ended 30 June 2007 and financial position of the VCGR as at 30 June 2007.
We are not aware of any circumstance which would render any particulars included in the financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate.
Ian Dunn Chair Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation
Peter Cohen Executive Commissioner Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation
Dale Monk Chief Finance and Accounting Officer Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation
Dated: 28 August 2007 Melbourne
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81 82 Insert Main Heading
Part 4 Appendices
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Appendices
Contents
1A Principal Legislation Administered by the Minister for Gaming
1B Commencement Dates of New Legislation
1C Subordinate Legislation
2 Ministerial Directions
3 Ministerial Determination – Community Benefit Statements
4 Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Rules
5 Decisions on Applications for New Premises and Venue Operator Licence Amendments
6 Commission Meetings, Inquiries and Hearings 2006–2007
7 Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007
8 Bingo Centres and Approved Commercial Raffle Organisers as at 30 June 2007
9 Licensing Activities
10 Number of Active Licences at 30 June 2006 and 30 June 2007
11 Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers as at 30 June 2007
12 Responsible Gaming Training Course Providers as at 30 June 2007
13 Community Benefit Statements – Summary of Claims
14 Gambling Player Loss and Taxes and Levies Paid 2006–2007
15 Player Loss from Gaming Machines – Statistical Data Fact Sheet
16 Distribution of Player Loss from Gaming Machines
17 Representation on Working Parties
18 Commission Whistleblower Procedures
19 Staff Profile by Position 2006–2007
20 Additional Information Available
21 Disclosure Index
22 Glossary
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Appendix 1A
Principal Legislation Administered by the Minister for Gaming (Current as at 30 June 2007)
Casino Control Act 1991
Except sections 128H to 128L {except for section 128K(2)}, which are administered by the Minister for Planning, and section 128K(2), which is administered by the Minister for Finance, WorkCover and the Transport Accident Commission.
Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993
Gambling Regulation Act 2003
Except for the following parts or sections which are administered jointly or wholly by the Ministers noted:
The Minister for Racing jointly administers:
G Division 2 of Part 2 of Chapter 4; and
G Part 5 of Chapter 4.
The Minister for Victorian Communities administers:
G Division 1 of Part 3 of Chapter 10.
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Commencement Dates of New Legislation
Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (114/2003)
This Act was assented to on 16 December 2003.
All sections other than section 12.1.5 came into operation on or before 1 July 2005.
Section 12.1.5 comes into operation on 1 July 2009.
Gambling Regulation (Further Amendment) Act 2004 (104/2004)
This Act was assented to on 21 December 2004.
Sections 4(5), 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, 36(1), 36(3), 36(4), 36(6), 36(7), 36(9), 36(10), 36(12), 36(13), 37(1), 37(3) and 38 came into operation on 1 July 2006.
Section 49 comes into operation on a date to be proclaimed.
Gaming Regulation (Public Lottery Licences) Act 2005 (22/2005)
This Act was assented to on 31 May 2005.
The Act, except section 6, came into operation on 1 June 2005.
Section 6 comes into operation on 1 July 2007.
Gambling Regulation Amendment (Review Panel) Act 2007 (11/2007)
This Act was assented to on 8 May 2007 and came into operation on 10 May 2007.
Gambling and Racing Legislation Amendment (Sports Betting) Act 2007 (18/2007)
This Act was assented to on 29 May 2007.
The Act is to come into operation on a day to be proclaimed.
State Taxation and Gambling Legislation (Budget Measures) Act 2007 (22/2007)
This Act was assented to on 12 June 2007.
Part 5, which will amend the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the Casino Control Act 1991, will come into operation on 1 July 2007.
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Appendix 1C
Subordinate Legislation
The following subordinate legislation came into operation during the year:
Gambling Regulation (Commercial Raffle Organisers) Regulations 2006 (38/2006)
Regulations made on 4 April 2006.
Regulations came into operation on 1 July 2006.
Gambling Regulation (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2006 (71/2006)
Regulations made on 20 June 2006.
Regulations came into operation on 1 July 2006.
Infringements (General) (Further Amendment) Regulations 2006 (145/2006)
Regulations made on 24 October 2006.
Regulations came into operation on 24 October 2006.
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Appendix 2
Ministerial Directions Gambling Regulation Act 2003
(Current as at 30 June 2007)
I, John Pandazopoulos, MP, Minister for Gaming, under section 3.2.3(1) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 ('the Act'), revoke all previous directions to the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation and, in substitution, direct the Commission –
(a) that, under section 3.2.3(1)(a), the maximum number of gaming machines permitted to be available for gaming in all approved venues under the Act, other than the Melbourne Casino, is 27,500; and
(b) that, under section 3.2.3(1)(b), in respect of the 27,500 gaming machines permitted to be available for gaming in all approved venues under the Act, other than the Melbourne Casino, the maximum permissible number of gaming machines to be placed in any approved venue in the State is 105; and
(c) that, under section 3.2.3(1)(c), in respect of the 27,500 gaming machines permitted to be available for gaming in all approved venues under the Act, other than the Melbourne Casino, the proportion of gaming machines to be located outside the Melbourne Statistical Division is not less than 20 per cent; and
(d) that, under section 3.2.3(1)(d), in respect of the 27,500 gaming machines permitted to be available for gaming in all approved venues under the Act, other than the Melbourne Casino, –
(i) prior to 1 January 2008, a bet limit of $10 will apply to gaming machine games approved on or after 1 January 2003 (unless the games are being played on a gaming machine operating in a mode where spin rate, bet limit, autoplay and note acceptors are unrestricted and which is located in an area specified by notice under section 3.5.29(3) or 3.5.30(2) of the Act); and
(ii) on or after 1 January 2008, a bet limit of $10 will apply to all gaming machine games (unless the games are being played on a gaming machine operating in a mode where spin rate, bet limit, autoplay and note acceptors are unrestricted and which is located in an area specified by notice under section 3.5.29(3) or 3.5.30(2) of the Act); and
(e) that, under section 3.2.3(1)(e), in respect of the 27,500 gaming machines permitted to be available for gaming in all approved venues under the Act, other than the Melbourne Casino, the proportion to be placed in premises is –
(i) in the case of premises in respect of which a general licence under section 8 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 is in force, 50 per cent; and
(ii) in the case of premises in which –
(A) a full club licence under section 10 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 is in force; or
(B) a restricted club licence under section 10 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 is in force; or
(C) a licence under Part 1 of the Racing Act 1958 is in force,
50 per cent; and
(f) that, under section 3.2.3(1)(f), in respect of the 27,500 gaming machines permitted to be available for gaming in all approved venues under the Act, other than the Melbourne Casino, the proportion of gaming machines which each gaming operator is permitted to operate is 50 per cent; and
(g) that, under section 3.2.3(1)(g), the Commission must apply the following criteria in determining whether to specify an area by notice under section 3.5.29(3) or 3.5.30(2) of the Act (area or areas):
(i) the specified area must be within an approved venue under the Act;
(ii) the proportion of gaming machines in all specified areas of the approved venue must not exceed 20 per cent of the total number of gaming machines in the approved venue;
(iii) the total number of gaming machines which are operating at any time in a mode where spin rate, bet limit, autoplay and note acceptors are unrestricted operated by each gaming operator located in all specified areas must not exceed 1,000;
88 Ministerial Directions (continued) (iv) the proportion of gaming machines located in all specified areas in all approved venues under the Act, other than the Melbourne Casino, must not exceed:
(A) in the case of premises in respect of which a general licence under section 8 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 is in force,
50 per cent; and
(B) in the case of premises in respect of which a full club licence under section 10 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 is in force; or a restricted club licence under section 10 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 is in force; or a licence under Part 1 of the Racing Act 1958 is in force,
50 per cent; and
(v) the area must not be within an approved venue located –
(A) outside the Melbourne Statistical Division; or
(B) in a region determined pursuant to section 3.2.4 of the Act; and
(h) that, under section 3.2.3(1)(h), the conditions that the Commission must specify in a notice under section 3.2.3(1)(g) are –
(i) the total of –
(A) the total number of gaming machines which are operating at any time in a mode where spin rate, bet limit, autoplay and note acceptors are unrestricted in all areas specified by notice under section 62AB(4) or 62AC(2) of the Casino Control Act 1991; plus
(B) the total number of gaming machines from which winnings or accumulated credits in excess of $2,000 may be paid out in cash in all areas specified by notice under section 81AAB(2) of the Casino Control Act 1991; minus
(C) the total number of gaming machines which are both operating in the mode referred to in sub paragraph (A) and from which winnings or accumulated credits in excess of $2,000 may be paid out in cash as referred to in sub paragraph (B), must not exceed 1,000.
(ii) a gaming machine located in an area specified by a notice under section 3.2.3(1)(g) may only operate in a mode where spin rate, bet limit, autoplay and note acceptors are unrestricted if that gaming machine may only be played in that mode by means of a card, Personal Identification Number (PIN) or similar technology which requires the player to nominate limits on time and net loss before play can commence; and
(iii) the payment of winnings or accumulated credits in excess of $2,000 may only be paid by cash if the winnings or credits are from one of the up to 1,000 machines specified in condition (i)(B). This provision regarding the payment of winnings by cash applies to the up to 1,000 machines specified in condition (i)(B) regardless of whether or not the machine:
(A) was also a machine capable of operating in a mode described in condition (i)(A); and
(B) was actually being played in exempt mode by means of card, PIN or similar technology at the time of the accumulation or payment of winnings as described in condition (ii).
The above directions will take effect on 1 November 2006.
Dated 10 October 2006
JOHN PANDAZOPOULOS MP Minister for Gaming
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Appendix 2 continued
Ministerial Directions (continued)
Table Showing Compliance with Ministerial Directions as at 30 June 2007
Electronic Gaming Number of Electronic Machine Limits imposed Gaming Machines by Ministerial Direction Specified in Licences Number % Number % Total Number 27,500 100 27,279 99.19
Share of Electronic Gaming Machines by Gaming Operator Tabcorp Holdings Ltd Total 13,750 50 13,707 49.84 Tattersall's Gaming Pty Ltd Total 13,750 50 13,572 49.35
Proportion of Electronic Gaming Machines Located Outside the Melbourne Statistical Division (MSD) Outside MSD Minimum: 5,500 20 7,447 27.08 Tabcorp: 2,750 10 4,032 14.66 Tattersall's: 2,750 10 3,415 12.42 Within MSD Maximum: 22,000 80 19,832 72.12 Tabcorp 11,000 40 9,675 35.18 Tattersall's 11,000 40 10,157 36.94
Proportion of Electronic Gaming Machines Located in premises that are: Hotels Total 13,750 50 13,685 49.76 Tabcorp 6,875 25 6,875 25.00 Tattersall's 6,875 25 6,810 24.76 Clubs Total 13,750 50 13,594 49.43 Tabcorp 6,875 25 6,832 24.84 Tattersall's 6,875 25 6,762 24.59
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Appendix 3
Ministerial Determination – Community Benefit Statements Gaming Machine Control Act 1991
(Current as at 30 June 2007)
Note: Under the transitional provisions of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, section 3.14(6), schedule 7, an order of the Minister under section 136AB(3) of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 that was in force immediately before the commencement day is taken, on and after that day, to be an order of the Minister under section 3.6.9(3) of that Act with effect from the commencement day.
I, Andre Haermeyer MP, Acting Minister for Gaming, pursuant to section 136AB of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991, make the following determination of the kind of activities or purposes that constitute community purposes.
1. The purposes that constitute community purposes are:
(a) any philanthropic or benevolent purpose, including the promotion of art, culture, science, religion, education or charity including the benefiting of organisations designated by the Australian Taxation Office as 'Income Tax Exempt Charities', and including the benefiting of a fund or part of a fund of the Australian Red Cross Society; or
(b) any sporting or recreational purpose, including the benefiting of any sporting or recreational club or association, but excluding any club or association that holds a venue operator's licence.
2. The activities that constitute community purposes are:
(a) employment expenses of all staff employed by venue operators, including employment expenses of staff in gaming and non- gaming areas, excluding State and Commonwealth taxes.
(b) gifts and sponsorships by venue operators that fall within the definition in (1) above, including gifts of:
(i) funds:
A) donations of the venue operator's funds; and
B) sponsorships
(ii) goods– donations of goods paid for by the venue operator are community benefits, but not collections of goods on behalf of charities or other community groups;
(iii) services– all voluntary services provided by members and staff of the venue operator to the community in fulfilment of the community purposes. The amount of the benefit to be credited (as an hourly rate) for the voluntary activities is $20.00. Expenses incurred by volunteers may also be included as community benefits.
(c) subsidised activities where the venue operator provides a commercial service to members of the community or community organisations at less than commercial rates, the amount of the benefit is the difference between the commercial selling price and the selling price that the venue operator offers to the public.
(d) The provision of fixed assets, other than fixed assets used for gaming purposes.
Dated 24 June 2003
ANDRE HAERMEYER MP
Acting Minister for Gaming
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Appendix 4
Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Rules for Gaming Venues other than the Casino
Gambling Regulation Act 2003 – section 3.5.23(1)
(as in force on 21 February 2007)
Part 1 – Preliminary Title 1. These Rules may be cited as the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Rules 2007.
Application 2. (1) These Rules are in addition to the requirements of the Act and of a venue operator's licence, including licence conditions.
(2) These Rules revoke all previous Rules made by the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation, or its predecessors, under section 3.5.23(1) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 or section 78 of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991.
Part 2 – Conduct Of Gaming Gaming periods 3. (1) A venue operator may offer gaming to a person only –
(a) during the period or periods when a licence granted under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 in respect of the premises authorises the consumption on those premises of liquor supplied on those premises; or
(b) in the case of premises licensed under Part I of the Racing Act 1958, during a race meeting; but not during any break from gaming that the venue operator takes in order to comply with a condition of a premises approval or a venue operator's licence.*
(2) A venue operator must, during any period in which the venue operator offers gaming to a person, afford members of the public aged 18 and over unfettered access to the gaming areas of the venue, provided that –
(a) the venue operator may impose and enforce a code of dress that is reasonable in the circumstances;
(b) the venue operator may exclude from the venue a person whose behaviour would be unacceptable in a public place;
(c) the venue operator may exclude from the venue a person who has sought to be excluded from gaming venues under a voluntary self-exclusion scheme;
(d) the venue operator may exclude a person engaged in ‘syndicate play’.**
Supervision of gaming machine areas generally 4. A venue operator must ensure that the operation of the gaming machine area and each gaming machine is subject to continual supervision. Supervision may be electronic or physical or a combination of both.
Part 3 – Gaming Machine Areas Provision of cash for the purposes of gaming 5. (1) Automatic teller machines (ATM) and electronic funds transfer (EFTPOS) devices must not be accessible by any person within the gaming machine area of an approved venue for the purposes of withdrawing cash.
(2) Cash must not be provided to a patron through a credit card or charge card transaction for the purposes of gaming.
Explanatory Notes: * Compliance with the Act requires a continuous 4 hour break from gaming after every 20 hours of gaming and that there must not be more than 20 hours of continuous gaming each day unless expressly approved by the VCGR and indicated in the Notice of Approved Venue. ** ‘Syndicate play’ occurs when two or more persons act in concert to affect the chance of any person or persons winning a linked jackpot arrangement.
92 Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Rules – Casino
Gambling Regulation Act 2003 – section 3.5.23 (3)
(as in force on 21 February 2007) Part 1 – Preliminary
1. These Rules may be cited as the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Rules – Casino (‘the Rules’).
2. (a) These Rules are in addition to the requirements of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, the Casino Control Act 1991 (‘the Act’), all relevant Regulations and a casino operator's system of internal controls and administrative and accounting procedures for the casino approved under section 121 of the Act.
(b) These Rules revoke all previous Rules made by the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation, or its predecessors, under section 3.5.23(3) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 or section 78 of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991.
Part 2 – Breach Of The Rules
3. If a casino operator decides that a person has breached one of these Rules or the Act in relation to, or when playing, a gaming machine, a casino operator may prohibit the person from entering or remaining in the casino under section 72 of the Act.
Part 3 – Conduct Of Gaming
4. A player is entitled to receive a cash or cheque payment from a casino operator, in place of an equivalent value of gaming machine winnings or credits, only when the player has verified the amount of payment and then acknowledges receipt of the correct payment by signing the appropriate form.
5. If a player does not want to play out any remaining credits on a gaming machine that amount to less than $1.00, the casino operator must not refuse to make a manual or 'hand' payment of the credits to the player.
6. Subject to rule 7, a casino operator must pay, immediately upon request, monetary prizes, coin issues, token issues, and coin or token redemption in the form requested by the player, except where the Act requires payment in a specific form.
7. (a) If a casino operator has a concern about a person's entitlement to receive a prize, coin issue or token issue, including for reasons that the person may have acted fraudulently or used a prohibited device, or a gaming machine or gaming equipment may have malfunctioned, the casino operator may –
(i) request appropriate forms of personal identification from the player;
(ii) withhold the payment of any prize, coin issue or token issue or demand the return of any prize, coin issue or token issue from the player until the casino operator has completed an investigation and made a determination;
(iii) confiscate a prohibited device in the possession of a person in accordance with section 80(3) of the Act; and
(iv) cause the person who was in possession of a prohibited device to be detained in accordance with section 81 of the Act.
(b) In these Rules, ‘prohibited device’ means any equipment, device or thing that permits or facilitates cheating or stealing.
8. All coins or tokens in gaming machines remain the property of the casino operator until won by or refunded to a player in accordance with the Act, the correct operation of the machine and the approved rules of the game and these Rules.
9. A malfunction of a gaming machine or gaming equipment, including jackpot display meter or jackpot controller, voids all gaming machine game plays, winning of jackpots, prizes and payments. All prizes won or monies paid from a gaming machine or gaming machine equipment that has malfunctioned remain the property of the casino operator. The casino operator may adjust the value of the jackpot prize in accordance with approved procedures.
10. Unless otherwise permitted or instructed by a Gaming Machine Operations Manager or Gaming Machine Area Manager, a player may play up to three gaming machines provided that –
(i) The gaming machines are adjacent to each other and all on the same side of a bank of gaming machines; and
(ii) The player has not been requested by a Gaming Machine Operations Manager or Gaming Machine Area Manager to surrender the additional gaming machine(s) to allow other players to play one of the gaming machines.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Rules – Casino (continued) 11. The multi gaming machine player can choose which of the gaming machines he or she wishes to continue playing, unless otherwise instructed by a Gaming Machine Operations Manager or Gaming Machine Area Manager.
12. The player of a gaming machine must clear credits from the gaming machine when a ‘close of play’ warning or notification is broadcast by the casino operator.
13. A person must not tilt, rock or in any way damage or interfere with a gaming machine or attempt to operate a gaming machine with any object or device other than legal tender, valid gaming tokens or authorized Crown issued card.
14. A person must not occupy a gaming machine without actively playing it or occupy an area adjacent to it so that he or she restricts another player from gaining access to play that gaming machine.
15. Where a gaming machine does not provide a 'reserve button' to reserve a gaming machine, an employee of the casino operator may, at the request of the gaming machine player, reserve or hold a particular gaming machine for a reasonable period so as to allow that player to obtain more coin or to attend to any personal matter. Unless this request occurs, a player does not have any reservation rights over any particular gaming machine.
16. A person must not interfere with any part of a gaming machine being played by a player to the annoyance of the player.
17. A person must not hinder, harass, intimidate or interfere in any way with another person's playing of a gaming machine or with any employee of the casino operator performing duties related to a gaming machine.
18. ‘Syndicate Play’ occurs when two or more persons act in concert to affect the chance of any person or persons winning a linked jackpot arrangement. A person must not engage or participate in Syndicate Play. Where a casino operator suspects on reasonable grounds that two or more persons are engaged in Syndicate Play, the casino may restrict the play of those persons.
19. A person must not induce a gaming machine player to vacate a gaming machine or to engage in Syndicate Play, whether by threats, unpleasant behaviour, financial offer or any other method.
20. A person must not solicit or accept an inducement to engage in Syndicate Play.
Part 4 – Player Complaints
21. A player may complain to a casino operator about their experience of playing a gaming machine or the operation of a gaming machine.
22. Where a player complaint remains unresolved or the player is dissatisfied with the outcome of a complaint, the player must be advised of the presence of, and their right to refer the complaint to, an inspector appointed by the Executive Commissioner of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation.
94 Appendix 5
Decisions on Applications for New Premises and Venue Operator Licence Amendments
Note: The following table illustrates electronic gaming machine changes as a result of decisions taken by the VCGR at meetings and inquiries and, on appeal, by VCAT. It does not demonstrate the physical movement of electronic gaming machines.
Hearing/ Increase Decision/ Meeting Not CappedGaming Date Venue Sought Granted Granted Decrease Region * LGA Operator
4 Jul 2006 McKinnon Hotel 4 City of Glen Eira Tabcorp
4 Jul 2006 Werribee Bowling Club 5 City of Wyndham Tabcorp
5 Jul 2006 Club Ringwood ** 75 0 75 City of Maroondah Tabcorp
5 Jul 2006 Moe RSL 6 6 City of Latrobe Tattersall's
13 Jul 2006 Echuca Workers and 20 20 Shire of Campaspe Tattersall's Services Club
13 Jul 2006 Swan Hill RSL 5 5 Rural City of Tattersall's Swan Hill
18 Jul 2006 Alma Sports Club 4 City of Glen Eira Tattersall's
8 Aug 2006 Horsham RSL 5 5 Rural City of Tattersall's Horsham
8 Aug 2006 Broadmeadows 16 City of Hume Tabcorp Sporting Club
25 Aug 2006 Kyneton RSL 8 8 Shire of Macedon Tabcorp Ranges
5 Sep 2006 Sherbourne Terrace 8 City of Greater Tabcorp Shepparton
5 Sep 2006 Greensborough RSL 15 15 City of Banyule Tattersall's
14 Sep 2006 Kilmore Trackside *** 16 16 Shire of Mitchell Tabcorp
19 Sep 2006 Royal Hotel 4 Rural City of Tattersall's (Horsham) Horsham
6 Oct 2006 Menzies Tavern + 22 City of Melbourne Tabcorp
24 Oct 2006 Moe Hotel 6 City of Latrobe Tattersall's
26 Oct 2006 Seymour Golf Club ++ 20 Shire of Mitchell Tabcorp
8 Feb 2007 Lynbrook Hotel +++ 80 55 25 Region 5 – City of Casey Tattersall's City of Casey
8 Feb 2007 Casey Fields 95 60 35 Region 5 – City of Casey Tabcorp Community Sports City of Casey Club +++
20 Feb 2007 Bird & Bottle 25 City of Maroondah Tabcorp Sporting Club +
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Decisions on Applications for New Premises and Venue Operator Licence Amendments (continued)
Hearing/ Increase Decision/ Meeting Not Capped Gaming Date Venue Sought Granted Granted Decrease Region * LGA Operator
28 Feb 2007 Darebin RSL # 20 20 Region 7 – City of Darebin Tattersall's City of Darebin
7 Mar 2007 Watsonia RSL 10 10 City of Banyule Tattersall's
20 Mar 2007 Ferntree Gully 6 City of Knox Tabcorp Bowling Club
5 Apr 2007 Victorian Tavern, 6 6 Shire of Macedon Tabcorp Gisborne Ranges
23 Apr 2007 The Sugar Gum 10 10 Shire of Melton Tabcorp Hotel
11 May 2007 Harp of Erin Hotel 10 10 City of Boroondara Tabcorp
16 May 2007 Point Cook Hotel ## 50 50 City of Wyndham Tabcorp
Total – VCGR 431 296 135 120
27 Nov 2006 Club Ringwood ** 75 -75 City of Maroondah Tabcorp
Total – Including VCAT 431 371 60 120
* Pursuant to sub-section (1) of section 3.2.4 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 the Minister for Gaming has determined 19 regions and published an order for that purpose in the Victoria Government Gazette on 12 October 2006. ** On appeal, VCAT set aside the VCGR decision and granted the application. *** Subject to removal of 20 gaming machines from Seymour Golf Club, four to be removed from the Shire of Mitchell and 16 to be relocated to Kilmore Trackside. + Surrender of approved premises. ++ Venue closed and gaming operations ceased. +++Subject to compliance with regional caps, inspection of premises and obtaining a permit under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. # Subject to removal of 20 gaming machines from, and surrender of the premises approval for, the Preston RSL. ## Subject to inspection of premises and obtaining a permit under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
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Appendix 6
Commission Meetings, Inquiries and Hearings 2006–2007
Number of Commission Meetings Private Session 44 Public Session 42
Number of Private Session Commission Meetings Attended by Members Mr Ian Dunn, Chair 35 Ms Judith King, Deputy Chair 36 Mr Peter Cohen, Executive Commissioner 40
Note: On four further occasions an Acting Executive Commissioner attended the private session of a meeting.
Number of Public Session Commission Meetings Attended by Members Mr Ian Dunn, Chair 33 Ms Judith King, Deputy Chair 34 Mr Peter Cohen, Executive Commissioner 38
Note: On four further occasions an Acting Executive Commissioner attended the public session of a meeting.
Number of Commission Inquiries and Hearings Public Inquiries * 17 Private Hearing Matters ** 14
Number of Matters Heard by Members *** Public Private Mr Ian Dunn, Chair 14 7 Ms Judith King, Deputy Chair 11 13 Mr Peter Cohen, Executive Commissioner Nil 5 Ms Suzanne Jones, Sessional Commissioner 1 Nil Mr Geoffrey Provis, Sessional Commissioner 7 1 Mr Roderick Smith, Sessional Commissioner 9 2
Number of Audit Committee Meetings 5
Number of Audit Committee Meetings Attended by Members Mr Trevor Brown, Chairman 5 Mr David Beatty 4 Ms Judith King 5
* To consider applications for new premises for gaming and increases in gaming machine numbers. ** To consider matters of associate suitability (1), licensee disciplinary action (5), venue operator disciplinary action (1), appeals against certain licensing decisions (3), and appeals against exclusion orders (4). *** In addition, directions hearings were conducted on 6 February 2007 to settle dates in relation to forthcoming inquiries and on 26 February 2007 (by telephone) to discuss party availability issues in relation to a forthcoming hearing.
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Appendix 7
Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007
Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 1 Abruzzo Club EAST BRUNSWICK Tattersall's C M 59 2 Aces Sporting Club KEYSBOROUGH Tabcorp C M 83 3 Albion Charles Hotel NORTHCOTE Tabcorp H M 65 4 Albion Hotel DANDENONG Tattersall's H M 28 5 Albion Inn Hotel COLLINGWOOD Tattersall's H M 20 6 Alexandra House Tabaret HAMILTON Tabcorp C C 35 7 Alma Sports Club NORTH CAULFIELD Tattersall's C M 26 8 Altona Bowling Club ALTONA Tabcorp C M 37 9 Altona RSL ALTONA Tattersall's C M 58 10 Altona Sports Club SEAHOLME Tattersall's C M 83 11 Amstel Golf Club CRANBOURNE Tabcorp C M 95 12 Angel Tavern MALVERN Tabcorp H M 45 13 Anglers Tavern MARIBYRNONG Tattersall's H M 26 14 Anglesea Golf Club ANGLESEA Tabcorp C C 34 15 Ararat RSL ARARAT Tattersall's C C 55 16 Ashley Hotel BRAYBROOK Tabcorp H M 80 17 Aspendale Edithvale RSL EDITHVALE Tabcorp C M 49 18 Austral Hotel COLAC Tattersall's H C 23 19 Australian Croatian National Hall BELL PARK Tabcorp C C 30 20 Bacchus Marsh Golf Club BACCHUS MARSH Tabcorp C C30 21 Bairnsdale Bowls Club BAIRNSDALE Tabcorp C C 26 22 Bairnsdale Club BAIRNSDALE Tattersall's C C 15 23 Bairnsdale RSL BAIRNSDALE Tattersall's C C 72 24 Bakers Arms Hotel ABBOTSFORD Tabcorp H M 32 25 Balaclava Hotel BALACLAVA Tattersall's H M 56 26 Ballarat & District Trotting Club BALLARAT Tabcorp C C 50 27 Ballarat Golf Club BALLARAT Tabcorp C C 28 28 Ballarat Leagues Club BALLARAT Tattersall's C C 50 29 Ballarat RSL BALLARAT Tattersall's C C 10 30 Ballcourt Hotel SUNBURY Tattersall's H M 5 31 Barwon Heads Hotel BARWON HEADS Tattersall's H C 29 32 Batman's Hill On Collins MELBOURNE Tabcorp H M 22 33 Baxter Tavern Hotel Motel BAXTER Tabcorp H M 30 34 Bayswater Hotel BAYSWATER Tattersall's H M 105 35 Beaumaris Ex-Services Club BEAUMARIS Tattersall's C M 30 36 Bell Park Sport & Recreation Club NORTH GEELONG Tattersall's C C 28 37 Benalla Bowls Club BENALLA Tattersall's C C 50 38 Benalla Golf Club BENALLA Tabcorp C C 25 39 Bendigo Club BENDIGO Tabcorp C C 44 40 Bendigo District RSL Club BENDIGO Tattersall's C C 81 41 Bentleigh RSL BENTLEIGH Tattersall's C M 75 42 Berwick Inn Taverner BERWICK Tattersall's H M 63
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Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 43 Birallee Tavern WODONGA Tabcorp H C 24 44 Blackburn Hotel BLACKBURN Tattersall's H M 102 45 Blazing Stump Hotel WODONGA Tattersall's H C 20 46 Blue Bell Hotel WENDOUREE Tabcorp H C 48 47 Boundary Taverner BENTLEIGH EAST Tabcorp H M 90 48 Bourke Hill's Welcome Stranger MELBOURNE Tattersall's H M 100 49 Box Hill Golf Club BOX HILL Tattersall's C M 34 50 Box Hill RSL BOX HILL Tattersall's C M 100 51 Braybrook Taverner BRAYBROOK Tattersall's H M 56 52 Broadmeadows Sporting Club JACANA Tabcorp C M 66 53 Bundoora Bowling Club BUNDOORA Tabcorp C M 20 54 Bundoora Taverner BUNDOORA Tattersall's H M 100 55 Buninyong Golf Club BUNINYONG Tattersall's C C 29 56 Burvale Hotel NUNAWADING Tattersall's H M 103 57 Carlton Cricket & Football Social Club NORTH CARLTON Tabcorp C M 48 58 Casa D'abruzzo Club EPPING Tattersall's C M 60 59 Castello's Berwick Hotel BERWICK Tabcorp H M 65 60 Castello's Pakenham Hotel PAKENHAM Tabcorp H M 32 61 Caulfield Racecourse Tabaret CAULFIELD Tabcorp C M 105 62 Caulfield RSL ELSTERNWICK Tattersall's C M52 63 Celtic Club MELBOURNE Tattersall's C M 46 64 Century City Entertainment GLEN WAVERLEY Tabcorp H M 75 65 Chalambar Golf Club ARARAT Tabcorp C C 33 66 Chelsea Heights Hotel CHELSEA HEIGHTS Tattersall's H M 40 67 Chelsea RSL CHELSEA Tattersall's C M 65 68 Cheltenham Moorabbin RSL CHELTENHAM Tattersall's C M 41 69 Cherry Hill Tavern DONCASTER EAST Tabcorp H M 50 70 Chirnside Park Country Club CHIRNSIDE PARK Tattersall's C M 37 71 City Bowls Club Colac COLAC Tabcorp C C 20 72 City Family Hotel BENDIGO Tattersall's H C 39 73 City Memorial Bowls Club WARRNAMBOOL Tattersall's C C 40 74 Clayton Bowls Club CLAYTON SOUTH Tattersall's C M 29 75 Clayton RSL CLAYTON Tattersall's C M 80 76 Clifton Springs Golf Club CLIFTON SPRINGS Tabcorp C C 40 77 Clocks At Flinders Street Station MELBOURNE Tattersall's C M 100 78 Club Fogolar Furlan Melbourne THORNBURY Tattersall's C M 52 79 Club Hotel (Ferntree Gully) FERNTREE GULLY Tabcorp H M 45 80 Club Hotel (Warragul) WARRAGUL Tattersall's H C 30 81 Club Kilsyth BAYSWATER NORTH Tabcorp C M 100 82 Club Laverton LAVERTON Tabcorp C M 60 83 Club Leeds FOOTSCRAY Tattersall's C M 37 84 Club Tivoli WINDSOR Tattersall's C M 18
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Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007 (continued)
Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 85 Club Warrandyte WARRANDYTE Tabcorp C M 27 86 Cobden Golf Club COBDEN Tabcorp C C 28 87 Colac Bowling Club COLAC Tabcorp C C 20 88 Colac RSL COLAC Tattersall's C C 25 89 Commercial Hotel (Camperdown) CAMPERDOWN Tabcorp H C 29 90 Commercial Hotel (Swan Hill) SWAN HILL Tabcorp H C 18 91 Commercial Taverner WERRIBEE Tattersall's H M 75 92 Coolaroo Taverner COOLAROO Tattersall's H M 60 93 Corryong Sporting Complex CORRYONG Tabcorp C C 10 94 Court House Hotel (Bacchus Marsh) BACCHUS MARSH Tattersall's H C 40 95 Court House Hotel (Brunswick) BRUNSWICK Tabcorp H M 20 96 Court House Hotel (Footscray) FOOTSCRAY Tattersall's H M 40 97 Court Jester Hotel PRAHRAN Tattersall's H M 48 98 Cowes Golf Club COWES Tattersall's C C 8 99 Craigieburn Sporting Club CRAIGIEBURN Tabcorp C M 63 100 Craig's Royal Hotel BALLARAT Tabcorp H C 37 101 Cramers Hotel PRESTON Tattersall's H M 100 102 Cranbourne RSL CRANBOURNE Tattersall's C M 62 103 Cross Keys Hotel ESSENDON Tabcorp H M 40 104 Croxton Park Hotel THORNBURYTattersall's H M 100 105 Croydon Golf Club CROYDON Tabcorp C M 16 106 Croydon Hotel CROYDON Tabcorp H M 95 107 Cumberland Hotel CASTLEMAINE Tattersall's H C 30 108 Daisey's Club Hotel EAST RINGWOOD Tattersall's H M 75 109 Dandenong Club DANDENONG Tattersall's C M 94 110 Dandenong RSL DANDENONG Tattersall's C M 65 111 Dandenong Workers Social Club DANDENONG Tattersall's C M 80 112 Darebin RSL PRESTON Tattersall's C M 45 113 Dava Hotel MT MARTHA Tabcorp H M 32 114 Daylesford Bowling Club DAYLESFORD Tabcorp C C 32 115 Deer Park Club DEER PARK Tattersall's C M 68 116 Deer Park Hotel DEER PARK Tabcorp H M 100 117 Derrimut Hotel SUNSHINE Tabcorp H M 55 118 Diamond Creek Tavern DIAMOND CREEK Tabcorp H M 40 119 Dick Whittington Tavern ST KILDA Tattersall's H M 29 120 Dingley International Hotel DINGLEY Tabcorp H M 90 121 Doncaster Inn Hotel DONCASTER Tattersall's H M 100 122 Dorset Gardens Hotel CROYDON Tabcorp H M 97 123 Dromana Hotel DROMANA Tabcorp H M41 124 Dromana Red Hill RSL DROMANA Tattersall's C M 20 125 Drums Hotel COBURG Tattersall's H M 85 126 East Malvern RSL MALVERN EAST Tattersall's C M 33
100 Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007 (continued)
Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 127 Eastwood Golf Club KILSYTH Tattersall's C M 19 128 Echuca Hotel ECHUCA Tabcorp H C 12 129 Echuca Workers And Services Club ECHUCA Tattersall's C C 84 130 Edwardes Lake Hotel RESERVOIR Tabcorp H M 100 131 Elsternwick Hotel ELWOOD Tattersall's H M 34 132 Eltham Hotel ELTHAM Tattersall's H M 57 133 Eltham RSL ELTHAM Tattersall's C M 20 134 Elwood RSL ELWOOD Tattersall's C M 34 135 Epping Hotel EPPING Tabcorp H M 40 136 Epping Plaza Hotel EPPING Tabcorp H M 100 137 Epping RSL EPPING Tattersall's C M 40 138 Esplanade Hotel QUEENSCLIFF Tattersall's H C 20 139 Essendon Football & Community Sporting Club ESSENDON Tattersall's C M 100 140 Excelsior Hotel THOMASTOWN Tabcorp H M 105 141 Fairfield & Alphington RSL FAIRFIELD Tattersall's C M 30 142 Family Hotel DROUIN Tattersall's H C 20 143 Fawkner RSL FAWKNER Tattersall's C M 35 144 Ferntree Gully Bowling Club FERNTREE GULLY Tabcorp C M 28 145 Ferntree Gully Hotel FERNTREE GULLY Tattersall's H M 90 146 First & Last Hotel FAWKNER Tattersall's H M 70 147 Flemington Racecourse Tabaret FLEMINGTON Tabcorp C M 80 148 Footscray Football Club WEST FOOTSCRAY Tabcorp C M 55 149 Foresters Arms Hotel OAKLEIGH Tattersall's H M 59 150 Fortunes Bendigo BENDIGO Tabcorp C C 100 151 Foster Golf Club FOSTER Tabcorp C C 25 152 Fountain Gate Taverner NARRE WARREN Tabcorp H M 95 153 Frankston Football Club FRANKSTON Tabcorp C M 27 154 Frankston RSL FRANKSTON Tattersall's C M 77 155 Freccia Azzurra Club KEYSBOROUGH Tattersall's C M 35 156 Gateway Hotel CORIO Tattersall's H C 60 157 Geelong Combined Leagues Club BREAKWATER Tabcorp C C 105 158 Geelong Football Club GEELONG Tabcorp C C 100 159 Geelong RSL BELMONT Tattersall's C C 42 160 George Hotel BALLARAT Tattersall's H C 34 161 Gladstone Park Hotel TULLAMARINE Tabcorp H M 100 162 Glenferrie Hotel HAWTHORN Tattersall's H M 28 163 Glengala Hotel ARDEER Tattersall's H M 60 164 Glenroy RSL GLENROY Tattersall's C M 40 165 Golden Fleece Hotel MELTON Tabcorp H M45 166 Golden Nugget MELBOURNE Tabcorp H M 60 167 Golf House Hotel BALLARAT Tabcorp H C 20 168 Gordon Hotel PORTLAND Tattersall's H C 23
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Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007 (continued)
Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 169 Goulburn Valley Hotel SHEPPARTON Tattersall's H C 40 170 Grand Central Hotel (Hamilton) HAMILTON Tattersall's H C 40 171 Grand Hotel MORNINGTON Tabcorp H M 70 172 Grand Junction Hotel TRARALGON Tabcorp H C 43 173 Grand Terminus Hotel Motel BAIRNSDALE Tattersall's H C 21 174 Great Western Hotel NEWTOWN Tabcorp H C 36 175 Green Gully Soccer Club KEILOR DOWNS Tabcorp C M 70 176 Greensborough Hotel GREENSBOROUGH Tabcorp H M 24 177 Greensborough RSL GREENSBOROUGH Tattersall's C M 78 178 Grosvenor Hotel ST KILDA Tabcorp H M 22 179 Grovedale Hotel GROVEDALE Tabcorp H C 70 180 Hallam Taverner HALLAM Tabcorp H M 92 181 Hampton Bowls Club HAMPTON Tabcorp C M 30 182 Hampton Park Tavern HAMPTON PARK Tattersall's H M 73 183 Hampton RSL HAMPTON Tattersall's C M 20 184 Harp Of Erin Hotel EAST KEW Tabcorp H M 37 185 Hastings Cricket & Football Social Club HASTINGS Tattersall's C M 50 186 Healesville RSL HEALESVILLE Tattersall's C M 50 187 Heidelberg RSL HEIDELBERG Tattersall's C M 25 188 Highett Returned & Services Club HIGHETT Tattersall's C M 41 189 Highpoint Taverner MARIBYRNONG Tabcorp H M 86 190 Hill Top Golf And Country Club TATURA Tabcorp C C 20 191 Hilton On The Park EAST MELBOURNE Tabcorp H M 44 192 Hogans Hotel WALLAN Tabcorp H C 30 193 Hoppers Crossing Club HOPPERS CROSSING Tabcorp C M 70 194 Hoppers Crossing Sports Club HOPPERS CROSSING Tabcorp C M 35 195 Horsham Racing Centre Club HORSHAM Tabcorp C C 34 196 Horsham RSL HORSHAM Tattersall's C C 36 197 Horsham Sports & Community Club HORSHAM Tattersall's C C 54 198 Hotel Sorrento SORRENTO Tabcorp H M 16 199 Hurstbridge Bowling And Recreation Club HURSTBRIDGE Tattersall's C M 25 200 Inverloch Esplanade Hotel INVERLOCH Tabcorp H C 17 201 Isle Of Wight Hotel COWES Tattersall's H C 10 202 Italian Australian Social & Sporting Club BAIRNSDALE Tabcorp C C 37 203 Italian Australian Sporting & Social Club Of Gippsland MORWELL Tattersall's C C 43 204 Italian Sports Club Of Werribee WERRIBEE Tattersall's C M 57 205 Italo Australian Sporting Club NORTH SUNSHINE Tattersall's C M 38 206 Ivanhoe Hotel IVANHOE Tattersall's H M 100 207 Jokers On Ryrie GEELONG Tattersall's H C 47 208 Junction Hotel PRESTON Tabcorp H M 46 209 Junction Tabaret MOONEE PONDS Tabcorp C M 80
102 Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007 (continued)
Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 210 Kangaroo Flat Sports Club KANGAROO FLAT Tabcorp C C 48 211 Karingal Bowling Club FRANKSTON Tabcorp C M 29 212 Kealba Hotel KEALBA Tabcorp H M 86 213 Keilor East RSL ESSENDON Tattersall's C M 25 214 Keilor Hotel KEILOR Tattersall's H M 50 215 Kerang Sports And Entertainment Venue KERANG Tattersall's C C 45 216 Keysborough Hotel KEYSBOROUGH Tabcorp H M 100 217 Kilmore Trackside KILMORE Tabcorp C C 56 218 Kings Creek Hotel HASTINGS Tabcorp H M 33 219 Kirkpatricks Hotel MORNINGTON Tattersall's H M 40 220 Knox Club WANTIRNA Tattersall's C M 100 221 Knox Tavern WANTIRNA SOUTH Tabcorp H M 77 222 Kooringal Golf Club ALTONA Tabcorp C M 49 223 Korumburra Hotel KORUMBURRA Tabcorp H C 16 224 Kyabram Club KYABRAM Tattersall's C C 43 225 Kyneton Bowling Club KYNETON Tattersall's C C 25 226 Kyneton RSL KYNETON Tabcorp C C 28 227 Lakes Entrance Bowls Club LAKES ENTRANCE Tabcorp C C 55 228 Lakes Entrance RSL LAKES ENTRANCE Tabcorp C C 37 229 Lalor Bowling Club LALOR Tabcorp C M36 230 Langwarrin Hotel LANGWARRIN Tabcorp H M 44 231 Lara Hotel LARA Tattersall's H C 20 232 Lara Sporting Club LARA Tabcorp C C 50 233 Leighoak OAKLEIGH Tabcorp C M 100 234 Leongatha RSL LEONGATHA Tattersall's C C 40 235 Leopold Sportsmans Club LEOPOLD Tabcorp C C 35 236 Lilydale Crown Hotel LILYDALE Tattersall's H M 68 237 Lincolnshire Arms Hotel ESSENDON Tabcorp H M 38 238 Loch Sport RSL LOCH SPORT Tattersall's C C 5 239 London Tavern CAULFIELD Tabcorp H M 50 240 Long Beach Hotel CHELSEA Tabcorp H M 49 241 Lord Of The Isles Tavern NEWTOWN Tattersall's H C 60 242 Lorne Hotel LORNE Tattersall's H C 22 243 Lower Plenty Hotel LOWER PLENTY Tabcorp H M 85 244 L'unico Bar & Bistro CLAYTON Tabcorp H M 35 245 Lyndhurst Club Hotel EAST BRUNSWICK Tattersall's H M 48 246 Mac's Hotel (Melton) MELTON Tabcorp H M 82 247 Mac's Hotel (Warrnambool) WARRNAMBOOL Tattersall's H C 35 248 Maffra Community Sports Club MAFFRA Tabcorp CC35 249 Magpie And Stump Hotel WANDONG Tabcorp H C 24 250 Malvern Vale Club Hotel MALVERN Tabcorp H M 30 251 Manhattan Hotel RINGWOOD Tattersall's H M 103
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Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 252 Manningham Club BULLEEN Tattersall's C M 100 253 Mansfield Golf Club MANSFIELD Tabcorp C C 29 254 Marine Hotel BRIGHTON Tattersall's H M 40 255 Maroondah Sports Club EAST RINGWOOD Tabcorp C M 70 256 Maryborough Golf Club MARYBOROUGH Tattersall's C C 50 257 Maryborough Highland Society MARYBOROUGH Tabcorp C C 64 258 Matthew Flinders Taverner CHADSTONE Tattersall's H M 105 259 Mccartins Hotel LEONGATHA Tabcorp H C 20 260 Mckinnon Hotel MCKINNON Tabcorp H M 19 261 Meadow Inn Hotel FAWKNER Tattersall's H M 85 262 Melton Country Club MELTON Tattersall's C M 90 263 Mentone RSL MENTONE Tattersall's C M 25 264 Merbein Citizens Club MERBEIN Tabcorp C C 20 265 Mercure Grand Hotel On Swanston MELBOURNE Tabcorp H M 90 266 Midlands Golf Club BALLARAT Tattersall's C C 32 267 Milano's Hotel BRIGHTON Tattersall's H M 60 268 Mildura Gateway Tavern MILDURA Tattersall's H C 75 269 Mildura Golf Club MILDURA Tabcorp C C 20 270 Mildura Grand Hotel Resort MILDURA Tabcorp H C 19 271 Mildura RSL MILDURA Tattersall's C C45 272 Mildura Working Mans Sports & Social Club MILDURA Tabcorp C C 67 273 Mitcham Hotel MITCHAM Tattersall's H M 100 274 Mitcham RSL MITCHAM Tabcorp C M 25 275 Mitchell River Tavern BAIRNSDALE Tabcorp H C 20 276 Moe Hotel MOE Tattersall's H C 33 277 Moe RSL Club MOE Tattersall's C C 45 278 Monash Hotel CLAYTON Tabcorp H M 60 279 Monbulk Bowling Club MONBULK Tabcorp C M 30 280 Montmorency RSL MONTMORENCY Tattersall's C M 35 281 Moonee Valley Racing Club (Moonee Valley Tabaret) MOONEE PONDS Tabcorp C M 105 282 Mooroopna Golf Club MOOROOPNA Tabcorp C C 44 283 Moreland Hotel BRUNSWICK Tabcorp H M 70 284 Mornington Country Golf Club MORNINGTON Tattersall's C M 8 285 Mornington On Tanti Hotel MORNINGTON Tabcorp H M 23 286 Morwell Bowling Club MORWELL Tabcorp C C 70 287 Morwell Club MORWELL Tattersall's C C 39 288 Morwell Hotel MORWELL Tattersall's H C 38 289 Morwell RSL MORWELL Tattersall's C C 46 290 Motor Club Hotel CRANBOURNE Tattersall's H M 70 291 Mount Beauty Country Club MT BEAUTY Tabcorp C C 19 292 Mountain View Hotel GLEN WAVERLEY Tattersall's H M 100
104 Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007 (continued)
Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 293 Mulgrave Country Club WHEELERS HILL Tabcorp C M 105 294 Myrtleford Savoy Sporting Club MYRTLEFORD Tabcorp C C 26 295 Nagambie Lakes Entertainment Centre NAGAMBIE Tattersall's C C 32 296 Newmarket Tavern NEWMARKET Tattersall's H M 68 297 Noble Park Football Social Club NOBLE PARK Tattersall's C M 48 298 Noble Park RSL NOBLE PARK Tattersall's C M 33 299 Norlane Hotel NORLANE Tabcorp H C 105 300 North Ballarat Sports Club BALLARAT Tattersall's C C 90 301 North Melbourne Football Club Social Club DOCKLANDS Tabcorp C M 40 302 North Shore Sports Club NORLANE Tattersall's C C 48 303 North Suburban Sports Club MOONEE PONDS Tattersall's C M 50 304 Northcote Park Football Club BRUNSWICK Tabcorp C M 85 305 Northcote RSL NORTHCOTE Tattersall's C M 56 306 Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club NUMURKAH Tabcorp C C 38 307 Oakleigh Junction Hotel OAKLEIGH Tattersall's H M 60 308 Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL Sub-Branch OAKLEIGH Tattersall's C M 22 309 Oasis Oz Hotel NORTH MELBOURNE Tattersall's H M 22 310 Ocean Grove Bowling Club OCEAN GROVE Tabcorp C C 60 311 Old Dandy Inn DANDENONG Tabcorp H M 32 312 Old England Hotel HEIDELBERG Tattersall's H M 105 313 Olinda Creek Hotel LILYDALE Tabcorp H M 60 314 Olive Tree Hotel SUNBURY Tabcorp H M 38 315 Olympic Hotel PRESTON Tabcorp H M 80 316 Ouyen Club OUYEN Tabcorp C C 5 317 Pakenham Football Social Club PAKENHAM Tattersall's C M 38 318 Pakenham Inn PAKENHAM Tattersall's H M 50 319 Palace Hotel CAMBERWELL Tattersall's H M 48 320 Park View Hotel FITZROY NORTH Tattersall's H M 30 321 Pascoe Vale RSL PASCOE VALE Tattersall's C M 35 322 Pascoe Vale Taverner Hotel PASCOE VALE Tattersall's H M 51 323 Peninsula Hotel Motel NEWCOMB Tattersall's H C 55 324 Phillip Island RSL COWES Tattersall's C C 53 325 Phoenix Hotel GEELONG Tabcorp H C 28 326 Pier Hotel FRANKSTON Tattersall's H M 97 327 Pinsent Hotel WANGARATTA Tabcorp H C 44 328 Players Hotel DANDENONG Tabcorp H M 32 329 Players On Lygon CARLTON Tattersall's H M 75 330 Plough Hotel MILL PARK Tattersall's H M 100 331 Portarlington Golf Club PORTARLINGTON Tabcorp C C 55 332 Portland Football Netball Club PORTLAND Tabcorp C C 25 333 Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club PORTLAND Tattersall's C C 25 334 Powell Hotel FOOTSCRAY Tattersall's H M 47
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Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 335 Prahran Football Social Club PRAHRAN Tabcorp C M 81 336 Preston Hotel PRESTON Tattersall's H M 41 337 Preston RSL PRESTON Tattersall's C M 20 338 Prince Mark Hotel DOVETON Tattersall's H M 103 339 Queenscliff Bowling Tennis And Croquet Club QUEENSCLIFF Tabcorp C C 30 340 Racecourse Hotel (Malvern East) MALVERN EAST Tabcorp H M 40 341 Racecourse Hotel (Werribee) WERRIBEE Tabcorp H M 52 342 Racers Entertainment Complex PAKENHAM Tabcorp C M 92 343 Railway Club Hotel SEYMOUR Tabcorp H C 33 344 Red Cliffs Club RED CLIFFS Tabcorp C C 34 345 Red Lion Hotel BALLARAT Tattersall's H C 45 346 Reggio Calabria Club WEST BRUNSWICK Tattersall's C M 40 347 Reservoir Bowling Club RESERVOIR Tattersall's C M 23 348 Reservoir RSL RESERVOIR Tabcorp C M 68 349 Richmond Tavern RICHMOND Tattersall's C M 30 350 Rifle Club Hotel WILLIAMSTOWN Tattersall's H M 59 351 Ringwood RSL RINGWOOD Tattersall's C M 70 352 Rising Sun Hotel BENDIGO Tattersall's H C 35 353 Riversdale Hotel HAWTHORN Tabcorp H M 42 354 Riviera Hotel SEAFORD Tabcorp H M45 355 Robinvale Golf Club ROBINVALE Tabcorp C C 25 356 Rose Shamrock & Thistle Hotel EAST RESERVOIR Tattersall's H M 60 357 Rosebud Country Club ROSEBUD Tabcorp C M 60 358 Rosebud Hotel ROSEBUD Tattersall's H M 70 359 Rosebud RSL ROSEBUD Tattersall's C M 75 360 Rosstown Hotel CARNEGIE Tabcorp H M 103 361 Roxburgh Park Hotel COOLAROO Tabcorp H M 80 362 Royal Exchange Hotel TRARALGON Tattersall's H C 44 363 Royal Hotel (Benalla) BENALLA Tabcorp H C 20 364 Royal Hotel (Daylesford) DAYLESFORD Tattersall's H C 18 365 Royal Hotel (Essendon) ESSENDON Tabcorp H M 70 366 Royal Hotel (Horsham) HORSHAM Tattersall's H C 23 367 Royal Hotel (Sunbury) SUNBURY Tabcorp H M 31 368 Royal Oak Hotel CHELTENHAM Tabcorp H M 76 369 Royal Oak Richmond RICHMOND Tabcorp CM80 370 Royal Taverner FERNTREE GULLY Tattersall's H M 90 371 Rubicon Hotel Motel THORNTON Tabcorp H C 16 372 Rye Hotel RYE Tattersall's H M 30 373 Rye RSL Club RYE Tattersall's C M 100 374 Sale & District Greyhound Racing Club SALE Tabcorp C C 70 375 Sale Community Sports Club SALE Tattersall's C C 33 376 Sale RSL Club And Fitness Centre SALE Tattersall's C C 36
106 Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007 (continued)
Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 377 Sandbelt Club Hotel MOORABBIN Tabcorp H M 100 378 Sandown Greyhounds Tabaret SPRINGVALE Tabcorp C M 100 379 Sandown Park Hotel NOBLE PARK Tattersall's H M 98 380 Sandown Racecourse – Highways Tabaret SPRINGVALE Tabcorp C M 100 381 Sandringham Hotel SANDRINGHAM Tabcorp H M 45 382 Sands Taverner CARRUM DOWNS Tattersall's H M 70 383 Seaford RSL SEAFORD Tattersall's C M 25 384 Seaford Taverner SEAFORD Tabcorp H M 105 385 Seagulls Nest NEWPORT Tabcorp C M 61 386 Sebastopol Bowling Club SEBASTOPOL Tattersall's C C 50 387 Seymour Club SEYMOUR Tattersall's C C 50 388 Shamrock Hotel BENDIGO Tabcorp H C 45 389 Shanghai Club MELBOURNE Tattersall's H M 48 390 Shell Club CORIO Tattersall's C C 100 391 Shepparton Club SHEPPARTON Tabcorp C C 61 392 Shepparton RSL SHEPPARTON Tattersall's C C 80 393 Sherbourne Terrace SHEPPARTON Tabcorp H C 39 394 Shoppingtown Hotel DONCASTER Tattersall's H M 100 395 Sir Henry Barkly Hotel HEIDELBERG Tattersall's H M 65 396 Skyways Taverner AIRPORT WEST Tattersall's H M 100 397 Somerville Hotel SOMERVILLE Tabcorp H M 39 398 South Oakleigh Club BENTLEIGH EAST Tattersall's C M 42 399 Sphinx Hotel NORTH GEELONG Tattersall's H C 63 400 Sporting Legends Club SALE Tabcorp C C 75 401 Sportspark Gaming And Entertainment Centre WENDOUREE Tabcorp C C 35 402 Springvale RSL Club SPRINGVALE Tattersall's C M 47 403 St Albans Hotel ST ALBANS Tattersall's H M 50 404 St Albans Sports Club ST ALBANS Tabcorp C M 30 405 St Arnaud Sporting Club ST ARNAUD Tabcorp C C 35 406 St George Workers Club GEELONG WEST Tabcorp C C 35 407 St Kilda Army & Navy Club ST KILDA Tattersall's C M 60 408 St Kilda Football Social Club MOORABBIN Tabcorp C M 83 409 Stamford Hotel ROWVILLE Tattersall's H M 103 410 Star Hotel (Bright) BRIGHT VIC Tabcorp H C 18 411 Star Hotel (Sale) SALE Tattersall's HC29 412 Stawell Harness Racing Club STAWELL Tabcorp C C 30 413 Steeples Tabaret MORNINGTON Tabcorp C M 75 414 Stoneys Club BACCHUS MARSH Tabcorp C C 40 415 Summerhill Hotel RESERVOIR Tabcorp H M 100 416 Summerworld Hotel COBURG Tabcorp H M 28 417 Sunbury Bowling Club SUNBURY Tattersall's C M 78 418 Sunbury Football Social Club SUNBURY Tabcorp C M 38
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Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 419 Sunbury United Sporting Club SUNBURY Tabcorp C M 27 420 Sunshine City Club SUNSHINE Tabcorp C M 23 421 Sunshine RSL SUNSHINE Tattersall's C M 60 422 Swan Hill Club SWAN HILL Tabcorp C C 35 423 Swan Hill RSL SWAN HILL Tattersall's C C 30 424 Sylvania Hotel CAMPBELLFIELD Tabcorp H M 90 425 Tankerville Arms Hotel FITZROY Tattersall's H M 49 426 Taylors Lakes Family Hotel TAYLORS LAKES Tattersall's H M 105 427 Templestowe Hotel LOWER TEMPLESTOWE Tabcorp H M 50 428 The Beach ALBERT PARK Tattersall's H M 38 429 The Bentleigh Club BENTLEIGH Tabcorp C M 100 430 The Borough Club EAGLEHAWK Tabcorp C C 40 431 The Bridge Hotel MORDIALLOC Tattersall's H M 50 432 The Brunswick Club BRUNSWICK Tattersall's C M 50 433 The Chase Hotel FOREST HILL Tabcorp H M 90 434 The Club CAROLINE SPRINGS Tattersall's C M 60 435 The Coach And Horses RINGWOOD Tabcorp C M 100 436 The Cove Hotel PATTERSON LAKES Tabcorp H M 45 437 The Danish Club MIDDLE PARK Tabcorp C M 43 438 The Elsternwick Club ELSTERNWICK Tabcorp CM32 439 The Grand At Dandenong DANDENONG Tattersall's C M 47 440 The Grand Hotel Frankston FRANKSTON Tabcorp H M 64 441 The Hawthorn Club HAWTHORN Tabcorp C M 43 442 The International LILYDALE Tattersall's C M 80 443 The Kingston Club MORDIALLOC Tabcorp C M 70 444 The Lakes Entertainment Centre LAKES ENTRANCE Tattersall's C C 38 445 The Meeting Place At Melbourne Central MELBOURNE Tabcorp C M 56 446 The Millers Inn Hotel ALTONA NORTH Tattersall's H M 70 447 The Old Town 'N' Country Tavern WANGARATTA Tattersall's H C 29 448 The Orbost Club ORBOST Tabcorp C C 24 449 The Prince Of Wales Hotel – Richmond RICHMOND Tattersall's H M 40 450 The Rex PORT MELBOURNE Tattersall's C M 57 451 The Richmond Henty Hotel PORTLAND Tabcorp H C 32 452 The Settlement At Cranbourne CRANBOURNE Tabcorp H M 44 453 The Sugar Gum Hotel SYDENHAM Tabcorp HM40 454 The Tigers Clubhouse HOPPERS CROSSING Tabcorp C M 50 455 The Union Club Hotel COLAC Tabcorp H C 22 456 The Vale Hotel MULGRAVE Tabcorp H M 70 457 The Whalers Inn WARRNAMBOOL Tabcorp H C48 458 The Yarram Country Club YARRAM Tattersall's C C 37 459 Tooradin & District Sports Club TOORADIN Tabcorp C M 42 460 Torquay Golf Club TORQUAY Tattersall's C C 40
108 Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007 (continued)
Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 461 Torquay Hotel TORQUAY Tabcorp H C 15 462 Tower Hotel EAST HAWTHORN Tabcorp H M 25 463 Town Hall Hotel Stawell STAWELL Tattersall's H C 23 464 Traralgon Bowls Club TRARALGON Tabcorp C C 60 465 Traralgon RSL TRARALGON Tattersall's C C 41 466 Trios Tabaret CRANBOURNE Tabcorp C M 75 467 Tudor Inn Hotel CHELTENHAM Tattersall's H M 56 468 Turfside Tabaret MOE Tabcorp C C 75 469 Upper Yarra RSL YARRA JUNCTION Tattersall's C M 30 470 Vaucluse Hotel RICHMOND Tabcorp H M 31 471 Vegas At Waverley Gardens MULGRAVE Tattersall's C M 94 472 Veneto Club BULLEEN Tattersall's C M 90 473 Vermont Football Club WANTIRNA Tabcorp C M 60 474 Vic Inn Williamstown WILLIAMSTOWN Tattersall's C M 60 475 Victoria Hotel (Shepparton) SHEPPARTON Tattersall's H C 45 476 Victoria On Hyde Hotel YARRAVILLE Tabcorp H M 31 477 Victorian Tavern GISBORNE Tabcorp H C 36 478 Village Belle Hotel ST KILDA Tabcorp H M 20 479 Village Green Hotel MULGRAVE Tabcorp H M 103 480 Vine Hotel Richmond RICHMOND Tattersall's HM26 481 Waltzing Matilda Hotel SPRINGVALE Tabcorp H M 91 482 Wangaratta Club WANGARATTA Tabcorp C C 25 483 Wangaratta RSL WANGARATTA Tattersall's C C 32 484 Wantirna Club WANTIRNA Tattersall's C M 77 485 Warragul Club WARRAGUL Tabcorp C C 80 486 Warragul Country Club WARRAGUL Tattersall's C C 45 487 Warrnambool Bowls Club WARRNAMBOOL Tabcorp C C 46 488 Warrnambool Football Club Social Club WARRNAMBOOL Tabcorp C C 53 489 Warrnambool RSL WARRNAMBOOL Tattersall's C C 25 490 Watergardens Hotel TAYLORS LAKES Tabcorp H M 70 491 Waterloo Cup Hotel MOONEE PONDS Tabcorp H M 70 492 Watsonia RSL WATSONIA Tattersall's C M 83 493 Waurn Ponds Hotel Motel WAURN PONDS Tabcorp H C 35 494 Waverley RSL Club GLEN WAVERLEY Tattersall's C M 67 495 Werribee Bowling Club WERRIBEE Tabcorp C M 19 496 Werribee Plaza Tavern WERRIBEE Tabcorp H M 80 497 Werribee RSL WERRIBEE Tattersall's C M 60 498 West Bendigo Sports & Entertainment Centre – Bendigo Stadium GOLDEN SQUARE Tabcorp C C 75 499 West Heidelberg RSL WEST HEIDELBERG Tabcorp C M 31 500 Westend Market Hotel SUNSHINE Tattersall's H M 88 501 Westernport Hotel HASTINGS Tattersall's H M 40
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Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2007 (continued)
Gaming Club/ Metro/ EGM Venue Name Location Operator Hotel Country No. * 502 Westmeadows Tavern WESTMEADOWS Tattersall's H M 42 503 Westside Taverner LAVERTON NORTH Tabcorp H M 70 504 Wheelers Hill Hotel WHEELERS HILL Tabcorp H M 50 505 White Eagle House BREAKWATER Tabcorp C C 35 506 Whittlesea Bowls Club WHITTLESEA Tabcorp C M 35 507 Williamstown RSL WILLIAMSTOWN Tattersall's C M 42 508 Windermere Hotel KANGAROO FLAT Tattersall's H C 40 509 Wodonga Hotel WODONGA Tattersall's H C 80 510 Wonthaggi Club WONTHAGGI Tabcorp C C 58 511 Wonthaggi Golf Club WONTHAGGI Tabcorp C C 15 512 Wonthaggi Workmen's Club WONTHAGGI Tattersall's C C 55 513 Yallourn Bowling Club NEWBOROUGH Tabcorp C C 25 514 Yarra Valley Country Club BULLEEN Tabcorp C M 100 515 Yarraville Club YARRAVILLE Tattersall's C M 90 516 Yarraville Club Cricket Club MAIDSTONE Tabcorp C M 93 517 Yarraville-Footscray Bowling Club SPOTSWOOD Tabcorp C M 34 518 York On Lilydale Taverner Resort MT EVELYN Tattersall's H M 72 519 Zagame Boronia BORONIA Tabcorp H M 80 520 Zagame's Ballarat Club Hotel BALLARAT Tabcorp C C 105 521 Zagame's Brunswick Club Hotel BRUNSWICK Tabcorp HM50 522 Zagame's Caulfield Club Hotel CAULFIELD EAST Tabcorp H M 100 Total: 27,279
* Number of electronic gaming machines licensed to operate.
110 Appendix 8
Bingo Centres and Commercial Raffle Organisers as at 30 June 2007
Bingo Centre Name Location
Aspendale Edithvale RSL Bingo Centre EDITHVALE Bingo City ALTONA NORTH Broadway Bingo Centre RESERVOIR Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre CARRUM DOWNS Clayton Bingo Centre CLAYTON SOUTH Community Bingo Centre BENDIGO Dorset Gardens Bingo Centre CROYDON Endeavour Hills Bingo Centre ENDEAVOUR HILLS Fawkner Bingo Centre FAWKNER Fountain Gate Bingo Centre NARRE WARREN Gladstone Park Bingo Centre GLADSTONE PARK Mornington Peninsula Bingo Centre MORNINGTON Northern Bingo Centre BRUNSWICK Prahran Bingo Centre PRAHRAN Raiders Bingo Centre BREAKWATER Shepparton Bingo Centre SHEPPARTON St Albans Bingo Centre ST ALBANS The Palais Bingo Centre GEELONG Werribee Plaza Bingo Centre HOPPERS CROSSING Western Suburbs Bingo Centre MAIDSTONE
Commercial Raffle Organisers Provisional licences have been issued to the following organisations:
Communication Direct Pty Ltd Level 1, 108–112 Johnston Street
COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066
Levac Pty Ltd 4th Floor, 11 Queens Road
MELBOURNE VIC 3004
S.O. Asher Consultants Pty Ltd 14/9–11 South Esplanade
GLENELG SA 5045
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Licensing Activities
Licence or Approval Type 2005–2006 2006–2007 Gaming industry employee Issued New 2,532 2,923 Renewal 0 0 Replacement 1,262 896 Refused 37 41 Appealed 5 1 Appeal granted 2 1 Appeal rejected 2 1 Appeal pending 1 0 Casino special employee Issued New 669 878 Renewal 00 Replacement 138 118 Upgrade 76 79 Refused 3 3 Appealed 1 1 Appeal granted 1 1 Appeal rejected 0 0 Casino operator New associate 1 2 Gaming operator New associate 6 23 Venue operator Issued New 44 12 Renewal 49 37 New nominee 133 86 New associate 1,438 960 Amendment 137 53 Endorsement 2 1 Refused 0 0 24-hour gaming applications Approved 0 0 Refused 0 0 Bingo centre operator Issued New 12 2 Renewal 0 0 New nominee 6 1 New associate 78 11 Amendment 0 0 Refused 0 0 Withdrawn by applicant 0 0 Appealed 0 0 Appeal granted 0 0 Controlled contracts Issued New 6 3 Variations 0 0 Exemptions 0 0
112 Licensing Activities (continued)
Licence or Approval Type 2005–2006 2006–2007 Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers Issued New 0 0 and Testers New associate 39 12 Refused 0 0 Voluntary removal 2 4 Premises approval Issued New 2 4 Minor gaming permits Issued Raffles 318 298 Bingo 192 324 Lucky Envelopes 222 406 Fundraising functions 10 35 Amendments 185 283 Refused 0 3 Trade promotion lottery permits Issued New 3,481 3,366 Amendments 814 1,043 Refused 0 2 Declaration of community or Issued 355 459 charitable organisation Refused 11 34 Revoked 5 0 Appealed 00 Appeal rejected 1 0 Reviewed 130 100
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Number of Active Licences at 30 June 2006 and 30 June 2007
Category 2006 2007 Casino special employee 3,251 3,559 Gaming industry employee 43,785 46,659 Total 47,036 50,218
114 Appendix 11
Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers as at 30 June 2007
I.G.T. (Australia) Pty Ltd Ainsworth Game Technology Limited 1 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery, New South Wales, 10 Holker Street, Newington, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2018 AUSTRALIA 2128
Konami Australia Pty Ltd Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd 28–40 Lord Street, Botany, New South Wales, 71 Longueville Road, Lane Cove, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2019 AUSTRALIA 2066
Konami Gaming Australia Pty Ltd Atronic Australia Pty Ltd 28–40 Lord Street, Botany, New South Wales, 3/186 York Street, South Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 2019 AUSTRALIA 3205
Southern Gaming Services Pty Ltd Atronic International GmbH 44–60 Fenton Street, Huntingdale, Victoria, Borsigstrasse 26, Lubbecke, GERMANY D32312 AUSTRALIA 3166
B.G.I. Australia Pty Ltd Spielo Manufacturing Incorporated c/- KPMG, 10 Shelley Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 328 Urquhart Avenue, Moncton, New Brunswick, AUSTRALIA 2000 CANADA E1H 2R6
BMM Australia Pty Ltd Stargames Corporation Pty Ltd Level 3, 810 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, Victoria, 13 Sheridan Close, Milperra, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 3128 AUSTRALIA 2214
Bytecraft Systems Pty Ltd Technical Systems Testing Pty Ltd 2 Monterey Road, Dandenong South, Victoria, Level 28, 303 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3175 AUSTRALIA 3000
Global Gaming Industries Pty Ltd Wintech Investments Pty Ltd Unit 3, 19–21 Bourke Road, Alexandria, New South Wales, 6 Monterey Road, Dandenong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 2015 AUSTRALIA 3175
GTA Pty Ltd WMS Gaming Inc 15–31 Ayliffes Road, St Mary's, South Australia, 800 South Northpoint Boulevard, Waukegan, Illinois, AUSTRALIA 5042 USA 60085
115 Appendix 12
Responsible Gaming Training Course Providers as at 30 June 2007
Offers full Offers refresher Provider Trading As Address Telephone course? course? 1 Rafael Correa A+ Hospitality Training 46 Panpandi Drive (03) 5251 1696 Yes No Clifton Springs VIC 3222 2 Australian Australian Hospitality Suite 10, Level 10 (03) 9600 3485 Yes Yes * Hospitality Institute Pty Ltd 365 Little Collins Street Institute Pty Ltd Melbourne VIC 3000 3 Central Highlands Ballarat Group Training Lot 1, 14 Hill Street (03) 5333 1707 Yes No Group Training Inc (BGT) Ballarat VIC 3353 4 J Aylwin & KA Bar-tee's – 22 Sproat Street (03) 5253 2333 Yes Yes * Cleary Hospitality Training Drysdale VIC 3222 Centre 5 Bendigo Stadium Bendigo Sports & Marong Road (03) 5440 6200 Yes No Ltd Entertainment Group Bendigo VIC 3550 6 Box Hill Institute Box Hill Institute of TAFE 465 Elgar Road (03) 9286 9222 Yes No of TAFE Box Hill VIC 3128 7 BRACE Education BRACE Education 602 Urquhart Street (03) 5352 3700 Yes No Training and Training and Ballarat VIC 3350 Employment Limited Employment Limited 8 Bridson Job Bridson Job Coaching 16 Bridge Street (02) 6948 3322 Yes No Coaching & & Training Pty Ltd Tumbarumba NSW Training Pty Ltd 2653 9 CFT International CFT International PO Box 249 1300 665 633 Yes No Pty Ltd Pty Ltd Warburton VIC 3799 10 John Dickson Club Training Level 1, (07) 3878 8977 Yes No Consulting Pty Ltd Australia 36 Station Road as trustee for The Indooroopilly QLD 4068 J & G Dickson Family Trust 11 College of Education College of Education 31 Cedar Drive 1300 139 811 Yes No Australia Pty Ltd Australia Hastings VIC 3915 12 Crown Limited Crown Limited 8 Whiteman Street (03) 9292 8888 Yes No Southbank VIC 3006 13 Geelong Ethnic Diversitat Level 4, (03) 5224 2329 Yes Yes * Communities 199 Moorabool St Council Inc Geelong VIC 3200 14 Djerriwarrh Djerriwarrh 239 Station Road (03) 9743 7100 Yes No Employment and Employment and Melton VIC 3337 Education Services Education Services Inc Inc 15 East Gippsland East Gippsland 48 Main Street (03) 5152 0700 Yes No Institute of TAFE Institute of TAFE Bairnsdale VIC 3875 16 Gippsland Gippsland 7 Anzac Street (03) 5127 4544 Yes No Employment Skills Employment Skills Moe VIC 3825 Training Inc Training Inc 17 L & M Gelb The Good Taste 113 Cardigan Street (03) 9349 2234 Yes No Consulting Services Company Carlton VIC 3053 Pty Ltd
116 Responsible Gaming Training Course Providers as at 30 June 2007 (continued)
Offers full Offers refresher Provider Trading As Address Telephone course? course? 18 Holmesglen Holmesglen Batesford Road (03) 9564 1699 Yes Yes * Institute of TAFE Institute of TAFE Chadstone VIC 3148 19 Hospitality Training Hospitality Training Level 4, (03) 9639 5551 Yes No Victoria Pty Ltd Australia 250 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 20 Mackintosh Mackintosh 1051 Gold Coast (03) 9544 1105 Yes Yes * International College International College Highway (Australia) Pty Ltd (Australia) Pty Ltd Palm Beach QLD 4221 21 MADEC MADEC 339 Deakin Avenue (03) 5023 7233 Yes No Mildura VIC 3500 22 Mission Australia Mission Australia 111 Raymond Street (03) 5143 1885 Yes No Training Institute Sale VIC 3850 23 A.V.S. Protection Precise Training Level 1, (03) 9761 2772 Yes Yes * & Training Pty Ltd 260 Dorset Road Boronia VIC 3155 24 Iascend TAFE Pub School Level 2, 1300 368 883 Yes No Pty Ltd (in 108 Flinders Street conjunction with Melbourne VIC 3000 RSG Consulting) 25 Ruby Management Ruby Management Level 1, (03) 9317 0822 Yes No Pty Ltd Pty Ltd 200 Rosamond Rd Maribyrnong VIC 3032 26 Peter John Somers Somers Elite Training Offered throughout (03) 5995 8817 Yes Yes * Victoria 27 St Laurence St Laurence 90 Station Lake Road (03) 5282 1405 Yes No Community Community Lara VIC 3212 Services Inc Services Inc 28 Strategic Training STEPS 1st Floor, (03) 9300 2466 Yes Yes * & Employment 3 Belair Avenue Placement Pty Ltd Glenroy VIC 3046 29 Sunraysia Institute Sunraysia Institute Benetook Avenue (03) 5022 3666 Yes No of TAFE of TAFE Mildura VIC 3500 30 Brad Fenby and Traineeship Advisory 1st Floor, (03) 5977 2677 Yes No Associates Pty Ltd Services Australia 109 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 31 Complete Victorian Bar School 28 Elizabeth Street (03) 9654 1554 Yes No Hospitality Training Melbourne VIC 3000 (VIC ) Pty Ltd 32 The Victorian The Victorian Suite 40, Level 2 1300 305 977 Yes No Training Group Training Group 1 Halford Street Pty Ltd Pty Ltd Castlemaine VIC 3450 33 Westgate Westgate 151 Nicholson Street (03) 9689 3437 Yes No Community Community Footscray VIC 3011 Initiatives Group Initiatives Group Incorporated Incorporated
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Responsible Gaming Training Course Providers as at 30 June 2007 (continued)
Offers full Offers refresher Provider Trading As Address Telephone course? course? 34 William Angliss William Angliss 555 La Trobe Street (03) 9606 2111 Yes No Institute of TAFE Institute of TAFE Melbourne VIC 3000 35 Wodonga Institute Wodonga Institute 87 McKoy Street (02) 6055 6600 Yes No of TAFE of TAFE West Wodonga VIC 3690
* Course offered as of 22 May 2007.
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Appendix 13
Community Benefit Statements – Summary of the Total Claims for all Local Government Areas
Clubs Hotels Total Number of Community Benefit Statements lodged 277 286 563
$m $m $m Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) 2006–2007 850 1,622 2,472
Community Benefit Statement Claims
Category Clubs Hotels Total $'000 $'000 $'000 1 Employment Expenses 120,479 117,479 237,958 2 Gifts of Funds 5,825 565 6,390 3 Sponsorships 1,730 494 2,223 4 Gifts of goods to the community 943 212 1,154 5 Voluntary services provided to the community 14,839 60 14,899 6 Volunteer expenses 833 50 883 7 Activities subsidised 9,410 1,333 10,743 8 Fixed assets provided 27,731 25,456 53,187 9 Direct and indirect costs 22,414 27,734 50,149 Total 204,203 173,383 377,586
Percentage of NGR claimed for community purposes 24.01% 10.69% 15.27%
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Gambling Player Loss and Taxes and Levies Paid 2006–2007
For the year ended 30 June 2007, player loss in its various forms within Victoria amounted to $4,762.4 million and taxes and levies paid to the State amounted to $1,551.5 million, made up as follows:
Source Player Loss Taxes and Levies Paid into the Consolidated Fund $m $m Gaming Machines – Hotels and Clubs 2,543.2 841.9 Health Benefit Levy * - 89.6 Sub-Total – Gaming Taxes 2,543.2 931.5 Melbourne Casino – Gaming Machines and Table Games 1,062.4 118.0 Wagering – racing (totalisator), football, Trackside and sports betting 678.2 125.2 Lotteries 471.3 375.0 Club Keno 7.3 1.8 Total 4,762.4 1,551.5
Taxation rates applicable to the above expenditure include:
Gaming Machines – Hotels and Clubs
G Tabcorp Hotels and Clubs Gaming Tax 24.24% of player loss
G Tattersall's Hotels and Clubs Gaming Tax 31.24% of player loss
G Community Support Fund Tax (Hotels only) 8.33% of player loss
G Health Benefit Levy *
Melbourne Casino – Gaming Machines and Table Games
G General Player Casino Tax 21.25% of player loss
G Commission Based Player Tax (Tables only) 9.00% of player loss
G Community Benefit Levy (all players) 1.00% of player loss
G Health Benefit Levy *
G 'Super' Tax **
* An increase of the Heath Benefit Levy from $3,033 to $4,533 was passed by Parliament on 6 June 2007, effective from 1 July 2007. ** Scaled tax rate, applied at the conclusion of the year, to gaming revenue in excess of a calculated base amount as set out in section 22.2 of Schedule 1 to the Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993.
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Wagering
G Totalisator (pari-mutuel) Betting 19.11% of player loss
Fixed Odds
G Footy Tipping Tax (including GST) 58.41% of player loss
G Footy Tipping Tax (excluding GST) 67.50% of player loss
G Fixed Odds Sportsbet and Trackside Wagering 10.91% of player loss
Lotteries
G Public Lottery Tax (Australian Sales) 79.40% of player loss
G Public Lottery Tax (Overseas Sales) 90.00% of player loss
G Soccer Pools Gaming Tax (Australian Sales) 57.52% of player loss
G Soccer Pools Gaming Tax (Overseas Sales) 68.00% of player loss
Club Keno
G Gaming Tax 24.24% of player loss
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Appendix 15
Player Loss from Gaming Machines – Statistical Data Fact Sheet
Historical Data
Date Adult No. of No. of Net EGM Average No. Average No. Average Net Population * Venues ** EGMs *** Expenditure EGMs per Adults per Expenditure 1,000 Adults Venue per Adult $$ 30 June 2000 3,531,882 536 27,408 2,170,581,995 7.76 6,589 615 30 June 2001 3,572,889 537 27,444 2,366,016,584 7.68 6,653 662 30 June 2002 3,679,669 534 27,400 2,562,820,950 7.45 6,891 696 30 June 2003 3,720,628 532 27,260 2,334,294,514 7.33 6,994 627 30 June 2004 3,816,854 530 27,132 2,290,929,976 7.11 7,202 600 30 June 2005 3,870,537 523 27,124 2,393,030,966 7.01 7,401 618 30 June 2006 3,924,728 521 27,147 2,472,451,853 6.92 7,533 630
Most Recent Year Data
30 June 2007 3,979,244 522 27,279 2,543,175,356 6.86 7,623 639
* Adult population – the projected adult population figures used in this table are sourced from the Department of Infrastructure. ** Number of Venues – only licensed venues with EGMs are reported in this table. Licensed venues with zero EGMs have been excluded from the total number of venues for each year so that they are not included when formulating the above averages. *** EGM – electronic gaming machine.
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Distribution of Player Loss from Gaming Machines
Tattersall's Gaming Machines Distribution Hotels (%) Clubs (%) Victorian Government Consolidated Revenue 24.24 24.24 Community Support Fund 8.33 0.00 Licence Fee * 7.00 7.00 Sub-total 39.57 31.24
Payment to ATO (GST) ** 9.09 9.09
Tattersall's # 23.84 # 23.01 plus GST input credit refund *** 2.50 *** 3.33 Sub-total 26.34 26.34
Venue Operator (hotel or club) 27.50 36.66 less GST payment *** (2.50) *** (3.33) Sub-total 25.00 33.33 Total 100.00 100.00
Tabcorp Gaming Machines Distribution Hotels (%) Clubs (%) Victorian Government Consolidated Revenue 24.24 24.24 Community Support Fund 8.33 0.00 Licence Fee 0.00 0.00 Sub-total 32.57 24.24
Payment to ATO (GST) ** 9.09 9.09
Tabcorp # 30.84 # 30.01 plus GST input credit refund *** 2.50 *** 3.33 Sub-total 33.34 33.34
Venue Operator (hotel or club) 27.50 36.66 less GST payment *** (2.50) *** (3.33) Sub-total 25.00 33.33 Total 100.00 100.00
* Tattersall's pays a licence fee into Consolidated Revenue as a percentage of player loss. Tabcorp paid a lump sum fee at the time of its public float. ** These amounts are paid by the gaming operator to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as GST payments and are compensated by reduced State tax. *** These amounts reflect the GST input tax credits paid/refundable between gaming operators and gaming venues, the net result being that the distribution is the same, post-GST, as it was pre-GST. # Effect of rounding. 123
Appendix 17
Representation on Working Parties
The Commission is represented on the following national working parties: Regulators Responsible Gambling Working Party National Assessment Panel – Accredited Testing Facilities Gaming Machine National Standard Working Party Lottery Regulators Working Party Inter-jurisdictional Probity Working Party and Conference Wagering Regulators Working Party Art Union, Raffles and Trade Promotion Lottery Working Party
Note: The Executive Commissioner is also a member of the Steering Committee of the International Association of Gaming Regulators.
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Appendix 18
Commission Whistleblower Procedures
1. Statement of Support for Whistleblowers
The Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation is committed to the aims and objectives of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 ('the Act'). The Commission does not tolerate improper conduct by its employees, officers or members, nor the taking of reprisals against those who come forward to disclose such conduct.
The Commission recognises the value of transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices and supports the making of disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct involving substantial mismanagement of public resources or conduct involving substantial risk to public health and safety, or to the environment.
The Commission will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make such disclosures from any detrimental action in reprisal for making the disclosure. It will also afford natural justice to any person who is the subject of a disclosure.
2. Purpose of These Procedures
These procedures establish a system for reporting disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by the Commission, its employees, members or officers. The system enables such disclosures to be made to the protected disclosure coordinator or to one of the nominated protected disclosure officers.
3. Whistleblower
A whistleblower is someone who makes a disclosure about improper or corrupt conduct, or detrimental action by a public body or public official with the view to the matter being investigated and appropriate action being taken.
4. Objects of the Act
The Act commenced operation on 1 January 2002. The purpose of the Act is to encourage and facilitate the making of disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies. The Act provides protection to whistleblowers that make disclosures in accordance with the Act, and establishes a system for the matters disclosed to be investigated and rectifying action to be taken.
5. Definitions of Key Terms
Three key concepts in the reporting system are improper conduct, corrupt conduct and detrimental action. Definitions of these terms are set out below. 5.1 Improper conduct
A disclosure may be made about improper conduct by a public body or public officer.
‘Public officer’ is defined in the Act to include all members, officers and employees of public bodies. ‘Public body’ is defined to include a very wide range of state government, local government and semi-government organizations. The Commission is a public body for the purposes of the Act.
‘Improper conduct’ means conduct that is corrupt, a substantial mismanagement of public resources, or conduct involving substantial risk to public health or safety or to the environment. The conduct must be serious enough to constitute, if proved, a criminal offence or reasonable grounds for dismissal.
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Commission Whistleblower Procedures (continued)
5.2 Corrupt conduct ‘Corrupt conduct’ means:
G Conduct of any person (whether or not a public officer) that adversely affects the honest performance of a public officer's or public body's functions;
G The performance of a public officer's functions dishonestly or with inappropriate partiality;
G Conduct of a public officer, former public officer or a public body that amounts to a breach of public trust;
G Conduct by a public officer, former public officer or a public body that amounts to the misuse of information or material acquired in the course of the performance of their official functions; or
G A conspiracy or attempt to engage in the above conduct. 5.3 Detrimental action
The Act makes it an offence for a person to take detrimental action against a person in reprisal for a protected disclosure. ‘Detrimental action’ includes:
G Action causing injury, loss or damage;
G Intimidation or harassment; and
G Discrimination, disadvantage or adverse treatment in relation to a person's employment, career, profession, trade or business, including the taking of disciplinary action.
6. The Reporting System 6.1 Contact persons within the Commission
Disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by the Commission, its employees, members or officers, may be made to the following officers:
The protected disclosure coordinator:
Peter Cohen Executive Commissioner Level 5, 35 Spring Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Telephone: 9651 3118
The protected disclosure officers:
Karen Stewart Senior Inspector Level 5, 35 Spring Street Compliance and Investigation Branch Melbourne VIC 3000 Telephone: 9651 3487
Judith Foreman Manager, Licensing Operations and Policy Branch Level 5, 35 Spring Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Telephone: 9651 3430
All correspondence, phone calls and emails from internal or external whistleblowers will be referred to the protected disclosure coordinator.
Where a person is contemplating making a disclosure and is concerned about approaching the protected disclosure coordinator or a protected disclosure officer in the workplace, he or she can call the relevant officer and request a meeting in a discreet location away from the workplace.
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6.2 Alternative contact persons
A disclosure about improper conduct or detrimental action by the Commission, its employees, members or officers, may also be made directly to the Ombudsman:
The Ombudsman Victoria Mr George Brouwer Level 9, 459 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 (DX 210174, Melbourne)
Internet: www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 9613 6222 Toll Free: 1800 806 314
7. Roles and Responsibilities 7.1 Employees, members and officers generally Employees, members and officers are encouraged to report known or suspected incidences of improper conduct or detrimental action in accordance with these procedures.
7.2 Protected disclosure officers
Protected disclosure officers will:
G Be a contact point for general advice about the operation of the Act for any person wishing to make a disclosure about improper conduct or detrimental action;
G Make arrangements for a disclosure to be made privately and discreetly and, if necessary, away from the workplace;
G Receive any disclosure made orally or in writing (from internal and external whistleblowers);
G Commit to writing any disclosure made orally;
G Impartially assess the allegation and determine whether it is a disclosure made in accordance with Part 2 of the Act (that is, a ‘protected disclosure’);
G Take all necessary steps to ensure that the identity of the whistleblower and the identity of any person who is the subject of the disclosure are kept confidential; and
G Forward all disclosures and supporting evidence to the protected disclosure coordinator.
7.3 Protected disclosure coordinator
The protected disclosure coordinator has a central ‘clearinghouse’ role in the internal reporting system. He or she will:
G Receive all disclosures forwarded from the protected disclosure officers;
G Receive all phone calls, emails and letters from members of the public or employees seeking to make a disclosure;
G Impartially assess each disclosure to determine whether it is a public interest disclosure;
G Refer all public interest disclosures to the Ombudsman;
G Be responsible for carrying out, or appointing an investigator to carry out, an investigation referred to the public body by the Ombudsman;
G Be responsible for overseeing and coordinating an investigation where an investigator has been appointed;
G Appoint a welfare manager to support the whistleblower and to protect him or her from any reprisals;
G Advise the whistleblower of the progress of an investigation into the disclosed matter;
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Commission Whistleblower Procedures (continued)
7.3 Protected disclosure coordinator (continued)
G Establish and manage a confidential filing system;
G Collate and publish statistics on disclosures made; and
G Take all necessary steps to ensure that the identity of the whistleblower and the identity of the person who is the subject of the disclosure are kept confidential.
8. Confidentiality
The Commission will take all reasonable steps to protect the identity of a whistleblower. Maintaining confidentiality is crucial in ensuring that reprisals are not made against a whistleblower.
The Act requires any person who receives information due to the handling or investigation of a protected disclosure not to disclose that information except in certain limited circumstances. Disclosure of information in breach of section 22 constitutes an offence that is punishable by a maximum fine of 60 penalty units or six months imprisonment or both.
The circumstances in which a person may disclose information obtained about a protected disclosure include:
G Where exercising the functions of the public body under the Act;
G When making a report or recommendation under the Act;
G When publishing statistics in the annual report of a public body; and
G In criminal proceedings for certain offences in the Act.
However, the Act prohibits the inclusion of particulars in any report or recommendation that are likely to lead to the identification of the whistleblower. The Act also prohibits the identification of any person who is the subject of a disclosure in any particulars included in an annual report.
The Commission will ensure that all files, whether paper or electronic, are kept in a secure room and can be accessed only by the protected disclosure coordinator, protected disclosure officers, the investigator or welfare manager (in relation to welfare matters).
The Commission will not email documents relevant to a whistleblower matter and will ensure that all phone calls and meetings are conducted in private.
9. Receiving and Assessing Disclosures 9.1 Has the disclosure been made in accordance with Part 2 of the Act?
Where a disclosure has been received by the protected disclosure officer or by the protected disclosure coordinator, he or she will assess whether the disclosure has been made in accordance with Part 2 of the Act and is, therefore, a protected disclosure. This includes being satisfied of the following:
G That the disclosure has been made to the appropriate person;
G That the disclosure contains the essential elements of a protected disclosure;
G Where a disclosure is assessed to be a protected disclosure, is it a public interest disclosure.
Where a disclosure is assessed not to be a protected disclosure, the matter does not need to be dealt with under the Act. The protected disclosure officer will decide how the matter should be responded to in consultation with the protected disclosure coordinator.
Where the protected disclosure coordinator concludes that the disclosure amounts to a public interest disclosure, he or she will:
1. Notify the person who made the disclosure of that conclusion; and
2. Refer the disclosure to the Ombudsman for formal determination as to whether it is indeed a public interest disclosure.
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9.1 Has the disclosure been made in accordance with Part 2 of the Act? (continued)
Where the protected disclosure coordinator concludes that the disclosure is not a public interest disclosure, he or she will:
1. Notify the person who made the disclosure of that conclusion; and
2. Advise that person that he or she may request the public body to refer the disclosure to the Ombudsman for a formal determination as to whether the disclosure is a public interest disclosure, and that this request must be made within 28 days of the notification.
In either case, the protected disclosure coordinator will make the notification and the referral within 14 days of the conclusion being reached by the public body. Notification to the whistleblower is not necessary where the disclosure has been made anonymously.
10. Investigations
Where the Ombudsman refers a protected disclosure to the Commission for investigation, the protected disclosure coordinator will appoint an investigator to carry out the investigation.
Before commencing an investigation, the protected disclosure coordinator will draw up terms of reference. The terms of reference will set a date by which the investigation report is to be concluded, and will describe the resources available to the investigator to complete the investigation within the time set. The terms of reference will require the investigator to make regular reports to the protected disclosure coordinator who, in turn, is to keep the Ombudsman informed of the general progress.
The investigator will prepare an investigation plan for approval by the protected disclosure coordinator. The plan will list the issues to be substantiated and describe the avenues of inquiry.
At the commencement of the investigation, the whistleblower should be:
G Notified by the investigator that he or she has been appointed to conduct the investigation;
G Asked to clarify any matters; and
G Provide any additional material he or she might have.
The investigator will be sensitive to the whistleblower's possible fear of reprisals and will be aware of the statutory protections provided to the whistleblower.
The principles of natural justice will be followed in any investigation of a public interest disclosure.
10.1 Conduct of the investigation The investigator will make contemporaneous notes of all discussions and phone calls, and all interviews with witnesses will be taped. All information gathered in an investigation will be stored securely. Interviews will be conducted in private and the investigator will take all reasonable steps to protect the identity of the whistleblower. Where disclosure of the identity of the whistleblower cannot be avoided, due to the nature of the allegations, the investigator will warn the whistleblower and his or her welfare manager of this probability.
10.2 Referral of an investigation to the Ombudsman
The protected disclosure coordinator will make a decision regarding the referral of an investigation to the Ombudsman where, on the advice of the investigator:
G The investigation is being obstructed by, for example, the non-cooperation of key witnesses; or
G The investigation has revealed conduct that may constitute a criminal offence.
10.3 Reporting requirements
The protected disclosure coordinator will ensure that the whistleblower is kept regularly informed concerning the handling and investigation of a protected disclosure.
The protected disclosure coordinator will report to the Ombudsman about the progress of an investigation.
Where the Ombudsman or the whistleblower requests information about the progress of an investigation, that information will be provided within 28 days of the date of the request.
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Commission Whistleblower Procedures (continued) 11. Action Taken After an Investigation 11.1 Investigator's Final Report
At the conclusion of the investigation, the investigator will submit a written report of his or her findings to the protected disclosure coordinator.
Where the investigator has found that the conduct disclosed by the whistleblower has occurred, recommendations made by the investigator will include:
G The steps that need to be taken by the Commission to prevent the conduct from continuing or occurring in the future; and
G Any action that should be taken by the Commission to remedy any harm or loss arising from the conduct. This action may include bringing disciplinary proceedings against any person responsible for the conduct, and referring the matter to an appropriate authority for further consideration.
The report will not disclose particulars likely to lead to the identification of the whistleblower.
11.2 Action to be taken
If the protected disclosure coordinator is satisfied that the investigation has found that the disclosed conduct has occurred, he or she will (acting also in his or her capacity as chief executive officer) decide what action will be taken to prevent the conduct from continuing or occurring in the future. He or she may also decide if action will be taken to remedy any harm or loss arising from the conduct.
The protected disclosure coordinator will provide a written report to the Minister for Gaming, the Ombudsman and the whistleblower setting out the findings of the investigation and any remedial steps taken.
Where the investigation concludes that the disclosed conduct did not occur, the protected disclosure coordinator will report these findings to the Ombudsman and to the whistleblower.
12. Criminal Offences
The Commission will ensure that officers appointed to handle protected disclosures and all other employees and officers are aware of the following offences created by the Act:
1. It is an offence for a person to take detrimental action against a person in reprisal for a protected disclosure being made. The Act provides a maximum penalty of a fine of 240 penalty units or two years imprisonment or both.
2. It is an offence for a person to divulge information obtained as a result of the handling or investigation of a protected disclosure without legislative authority. The Act provides a maximum penalty of 60 penalty units or six months imprisonment or both.
3. It is an offence for a person to obstruct the Ombudsman or any other person in the exercise of his or her powers under the Act. The Act provides a maximum penalty of 240 penalty units or two years imprisonment or both.
4. It is an offence for a person knowingly to provide false information under the Act with the intention that it be acted on as a disclosed matter. The Act provides a maximum penalty of 240 penalty units two years imprisonment or both.
13. Collating and Publishing Statistics
The protected disclosure coordinator will establish a secure register to record the information required to be published in the annual report, and generally to keep account of the status of whistleblower disclosures. The register will be confidential and will not record any information that may identify the whistleblower.
14. Review
These procedures will be reviewed annually to ensure that they meet the objectives of the Act and accord with the Ombudsman's guidelines.
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Appendix 19
Staff Profile by Position 2006–2007
In accordance with Financial Reporting Direction 29, these tables exclude all statutory appointees including the Accountable Officer (Executive Commissioner), part-time statutory appointments of the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Commission, three Sessional Commissioners and three Commissioners forming the Special Purpose Commission.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) by Employment Status
Fixed Term Ongoing & Casual Total Employees as at 30 June 2007 128.02 6.40 134.42 Employees as at 30 June 2006 127.42 5.60 133.02
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) for Employment Status by Gender and Age
Employees as at 30 June 2007 Employees as at 30 June 2006 Fixed Term Fixed Term Ongoing & Casual Total Ongoing & Casual Total Gender Male 78.90 4.40 83.30 79.90 3.00 82.90 Female 49.12 2.00 51.12 47.52 2.60 50.12 Total 128.02 6.40 134.42 127.42 5.60 133.02 Age < 25 3.00 1.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 25–34 17.00 3.60 20.60 15.60 2.00 17.60 35–44 29.20 0.40 29.60 34.00 0.60 34.60 45–54 49.42 1.00 50.42 46.40 0.00 46.40 55–64 25.40 0.40 25.80 23.42 1.00 24.42 Over 64 4.00 0.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 Total 128.02 6.40 134.42 127.40 5.60 133.02
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) for Employment Status by Classification
Employees as at 30 June 2007 Employees as at 30 June 2006 Fixed Term Fixed Term Classification Ongoing & Casual Total Ongoing & Casual Total VPS 1 1.00 1.00 2.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 VPS 2 20.60 2.00 22.60 22.60 1.00 23.60 VPS 3 49.22 2.00 51.22 45.22 1.00 46.22 VPS 4 12.60 1.00 13.60 13.60 0.00 13.60 VPS 5 24.00 0.00 24.00 26.00 1.00 27.00 VPS 6 14.60 0.40 15.00 14.00 0.60 14.60 STS * 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 EO ** 5.00 0.00 5.00 5.00 0.00 5.00 Total 128.02 6.40 134.42 127.42 5.60 133.02
* Senior Technical Specialist ** Executive Officer
131 Appendix 20
Other Information Available to the Relevant Minister, Members of Parliament and the Public on Request *
The following are prepared and available:
G a statement that declarations of pecuniary interests duly completed by all relevant officers;
G details of shares held by a senior officer as nominee or held beneficially in a statutory authority or subsidiary;
G details of publications produced by the entity about the entity and the places where the publications can be obtained;
G details of changes to prices, fees, charges, rates and levies charged by the entity;
G details of major external reviews carried out on the entity;
G details of research and development activities;
G details of overseas visits undertaken including a summary of the objectives and outcomes of each visit;
G details of major promotional, public relations and marketing activities undertaken by the entity to develop community awareness of the entity and the services it provides;
G details of assessments and measures undertaken to improve the occupational health and safety of employees;
G a general statement on industrial relations within the entity and details of time lost through industrial accidents and disputes; and
G a list of major committees sponsored by the entity, the purposes of each committee and the extent to which the purposes have been achieved.
* Subject to any applicable freedom of information requirements.
132 Appendix 21
Disclosure Index
The Annual Report of the Commission is prepared in accordance with all relevant Victorian legislation. This index has been prepared to facilitate identification of the Commission's compliance with statutory disclosure requirements.
Legislation Requirement Page
Ministerial Directions Report of Operations – FRD Guidance Charter & Purpose FRD 22A Manner of establishment and the relevant Minister 8 FRD 22A Objectives, functions, powers and duties 9–10 FRD 22A Nature and range of services provided Part 2
Management & Structure FRD 22A Organisational structure 12–14
Financial & Other Information FRD 22A Operational and budgetary objectives and performance against objectives 51 FRD 22A Employment and conduct principles 48 FRD 22A Occupational health and safety 46–47 FRD 29 Workforce data disclosures 47, 131 FRD 15A Executive officer disclosures 47–48, 78 FRD 22A Summary of the financial results for the year 52–55 FRD 22A Significant changes in financial position during the year 52–54 FRD 22A Major changes or factors affecting performance 53 FRD 22A Subsequent events 53 FRD 22A Application and operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 45 FRD 22A Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of the Building Act 1993 49 FRD 22A Application and operation of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 45 FRD 25 Victorian Industry Participation Policy disclosures 49 FRD 22A Details of consultancies over $100,000 49 FRD 22A Details of consultancies under $100,000 49 FRD 12A Disclosure of major contracts 49 FRD 24A Reporting of office-based environmental impacts 50 FRD 22A Statement of availability of other information 51, 132 FRD 10 Disclosure index 133
Financial Statements Financial statements required under Part 7 of the FMA SD 4.2(b) Operating Statement 58 SD 4.2(b) Balance Sheet 59 SD 4.2(a) Statement of Changes in Equity 60 SD 4.2(b) Cash Flow Statement 61 SD 4.2(c) Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements 63 SD 4.2(c) Compliance with Ministerial Directions 63 SD 4.2(d) Rounding of amounts 67
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Disclosure Index (continued) Legislation Requirement Page
Financial Statements Financial statements required under Part 7 of the FMA (continued) SD 4.2(c) Accountable Officer's declaration 80
Other disclosures in notes to the financial statements FRD 13 Disclosure of Parliamentary appropriations 67–68 FRD 11 Disclosure of ex-gratia payments 75 FRD 21A Responsible person and executive officer disclosures 77–78
Legislation Building Act 1993 49 Freedom of Information Act 1982 45 Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 49 Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 45
Note: FMA Financial Management Act 1994 FRD Financial Reporting Direction
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Appendix 22
Glossary
Bingo
Bingo is a game played by several people in which random numbers are called out and players cover the numbers on their individual ticket(s). The first person to cover a nominated arrangement of numbers on one ticket and call ‘bingo’ is declared the winner and awarded the prize. A permit is required for the conduct of bingo unless no fee is charged, directly or indirectly, to participate in the games or the whole of the gross receipts from the session of bingo games is distributed as prizes during that session.
Bingo Centre
Premises in which more than seven sessions of bingo are conducted within a period of seven consecutive days by community and charitable organisations with the appropriate permits.
Bingo Centre Operator
A person, whether natural or corporate, holding a licence to operate a bingo centre under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003.
Casino Agreement
The Casino Agreement (as amended), dated 21 September 1993, is one of the documents governing the relationship between Crown and the Commission.
Commercial Raffle Organiser
A person, other than an employee of the holder of a minor gaming permit, who is retained on a commercial basis to conduct a raffle, in whole or in part.
Commission
Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation, referred to by the acronym VCGR throughout the Annual Report.
Community Benefit Statement
A statement that must be completed each year by venue operators indicating the amount of gaming revenue from each venue that has been used to benefit the community.
Controlled Contract
Certain contracts for the supply of goods and services to the Casino that are allowed by, or reported to, the Commission.
Crown Melbourne Limited
The name of the casino operator which changed from Crown Limited on 15 June 2007. So as to avoid any confusion, the word Crown has been used throughout the Annual Report to refer to the casino operator.
Exclusion Order
A notice issued to a person by the casino operator, the Chief Commissioner of Police or the Commission excluding that person from entering the Casino, either because the person has misbehaved in the Casino or because the person has asked to be excluded. There is a right of appeal against an exclusion order other than an exclusion order issued by the Chief Commissioner of Police.
Gaming Industry Employee
The holder of a licence under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 who is employed to carry out prescribed duties at an approved gaming venue, by a gaming operator, at a bingo centre or who performs any other duties as prescribed in the Gambling Regulation Regulations 2005.
Gaming Licence Licence held by Tabcorp Holdings Ltd authorising the ownership and operation of electronic gaming machines in licensed venues.
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Glossary (continued)
Gaming Operator's Licence
Licence held by Tattersall's Limited authorising the ownership and operation of electronic gaming machines in licensed venues.
Gross Gaming Revenue
The total amount received for gaming at the Casino, less the amount of prizes paid out as winnings.
Internal Control Manual
A set of documents approved by the Commission and detailing the casino operator's system of controls and procedures to be implemented in the Casino.
Lucky Envelope
A lottery ticket where the result is pre-determined. The ticket must be made so that the result cannot be seen until after it is sold.
Melbourne Casino
The Casino at Southbank which opened on 8 May 1997.
Pooling Scheme
An arrangement where community and charitable organisations conducting sessions of bingo pool the proceeds from their sessions and share in the distribution from the pool.
Raffle
A lottery in which a certain sum has been paid to enter or participate and where no money is offered as a prize except in the case of a prize for travel or accommodation where the value of the money does not exceed 10 per cent of the total value of the prize. Only organisations declared by the Commission to be community or charitable organisations may conduct a raffle. If the total prize value exceeds $5,000, a permit must first be obtained from the Commission.
Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers
List of persons, whether natural or corporate, who manufacture or supply gaming machines or restricted components to gaming operators or who supply testing services for the evaluation of gaming machine types and games. Under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers is maintained by the Commission.
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd
Company holding a gaming licence and wagering licence authorising the operation of gaming machines and totalisator/fixed odds betting respectively.
Tattersall's Limited
Company holding a gaming operator's licence and public lottery licence authorising the operation of gaming machines and public lotteries respectively.
Trade Promotion Lottery
A lottery, competition or game conducted by either a trade or business for the promotion of that trade or business. A permit is required for any such lottery with a total prize value greater than $5,000.
Venue Operator
A person, whether natural or corporate, who is a holder of a venue operator's licence under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. A venue operator's licence allows the holder to possess, for operation at approved premises, electronic gaming machines obtained from a gaming operator.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Office
Level 5 35 Spring Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
Postal Address
PO Box 1988 Melbourne Victoria 3001
Website: www.vcgr.vic.gov.au
Office Hours
9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday
Switchboard Telephone: 61 3 9651 3333 Facsimile: 61 3 9651 3777 E-mail contact address: [email protected],gov.au Complaints hotline: 61 3 9651 3737
Inspectors at Melbourne Casino Southbank: Telephone: 61 3 9690 4657 (24 hours a day 7 days a week) V ictorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Level 5, 35 Spring Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia PO Box 1988, Melbourne Annual Report Victoria 3001 Australia Telephone 61 3 9651 3333 2006–2007 Facsimile 61 3 9651 3777 www.vcgr.vic.gov.au Annual Repor t 2006–2007