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Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor Annual Report FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2002 DEPARTMENT OF RACING, GAMING AND LIQUOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 J UNE 2002 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2002 HON NICK GRIFFITHS LLB MLC MINISTER FOR RACING AND GAMING In accordance with Section 62 of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985, I hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the Annual Report of the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor for the financial year ended 30 June 2002. The Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985. Barry A. Sargeant ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER 18 September 2002 Page 2 DEPARTMENT OF RACING, GAMING AND LIQUOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 J UNE 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE........................................................................................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 3 DIRECTOR GENERAL’S OVERVIEW................................................................................................................... 6 REPORT ON OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................................. 8 RELEVANT LEGISLATION ......................................................................................................................................................8 Enabling Legislation ........................................................................................................................................................8 Legislation Administered by the Department ..................................................................................................................8 Betting Control Act 1954 ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Bookmakers Betting Levy Act 1954............................................................................................................................................... 8 Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 ............................................................................................................................ 8 Casino Control Act 1984 ................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Gaming and Betting (Contracts and Securities) Act 1985 .............................................................................................................. 8 Gaming Commission Act 1987....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Gaming Commission (Continuing Lotteries Levy) Act 2000......................................................................................................... 9 Liquor Licensing Act 1988............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Racecourse Development Act 1976................................................................................................................................................ 9 Racing Penalties (Appeals) Act 1990 ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Racing Restriction Acts 1917 and 1927.......................................................................................................................................... 9 Totalisator Agency Board Betting Act 1960................................................................................................................................... 9 Totalisator Agency Board Betting Tax Act 1960 ........................................................................................................................... 9 Totalisator Agency Board Betting (Modification of Operation) Act 2000 ..................................................................................... 9 Legislation Impacting on the Department’s Activities...................................................................................................10 RACING CODE LEGISLATION...............................................................................................................................................11 ASSOCIATED AGENCIES ......................................................................................................................................................11 Gaming Commission of Western Australia ...................................................................................................................11 Gaming Community Trust .............................................................................................................................................11 Betting Control Board....................................................................................................................................................11 Racecourse Development Trust .....................................................................................................................................11 Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal..................................................................................................................................12 RESPONSIBLE MINISTER......................................................................................................................................................12 MISSION..............................................................................................................................................................................12 OBJECTIVE AND DESIRED OUTCOMES.................................................................................................................................12 Objective........................................................................................................................................................................12 Outcome.........................................................................................................................................................................12 NATURE AND RANGE OF ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN............................................................................................................12 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RACING, GAMING AND LIQUOR...................................................13 Organisational Structure ................................................................................................................................................13 Senior Officers.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Senior Officers – Declaration of Interests..................................................................................................................................... 14 Staff Profile....................................................................................................................................................................14 DECISION-MAKING POWERS AFFECTING THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY..........................................................15 Decisions Relating to Betting ........................................................................................................................................15 Decisions Relating to Community Gaming ...................................................................................................................15 Decisions Relating to Casino Gaming ...........................................................................................................................15 Decisions Relating to Liquor Licensing.........................................................................................................................15 OPERATIONS DIVISION...................................................................................................................................... 16 LICENSING ..........................................................................................................................................................................16 Highlights for the Year ..................................................................................................................................................16 Permits Issued in Respect of a Major Sporting Event, Special Occasion or Other Exceptional Circumstance .............17 Licensing Function Performed on Behalf of the Gaming Commission of Western Australia .......................................17 Licensing Function Performed on Behalf of the Director of Liquor Licensing .............................................................17 Conferences Attended....................................................................................................................................................18 Training..........................................................................................................................................................................18