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๐Ÿ“œ Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Amendment Bill 2023

Assented toLABill 13729 November 2023

Amends the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to ratify the Seventeenth Supplementary Agreement. This agreement increases the casino gaming licence fee to cover regulatory costs, including those arising from the Perth Casino Royal Commission's recommendations. It also clarifies the Minister's power to adjust the annual fee amount.

Impact

The Burswood casino operator will be affected by the increased licence fee. The public benefits from improved casino regulation funded by the fee. The Minister gains more flexibility in managing casino regulatory costs.

Key Changes

["Ratifies the Seventeenth Supplementary Agreement.", "Increases the casino gaming licence fee.", "Clarifies the Minister's ability to vary the annual specified amount of the casino gaming licence fee."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA Second Reading MovedLA29 Nov 2023
  2. LA IntroducedLA29 Nov 2023
  3. LA Consideration in DetailLA22 Feb 2024
  4. LA Third ReadingLA22 Feb 2024
  5. LA Second Reading AgreedLA22 Feb 2024
  6. LC Second Reading MovedLC27 Feb 2024
  7. LC Third ReadingLC12 Mar 2024
  8. LC Second Reading AgreedLC12 Mar 2024
  9. Royal Assent14 Mar 2024
Affected Sectors
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