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Agency:
Gaming Operations Branch
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Dec 1994
End Date:
30 Jun 2002
Description:
This Branch was created as part of the major reorganisation of the Department of Treasury & Finance in 1994 and became part of the newly created Revenue & Gaming Division. ;;;;The Branch's role was to ensure that gaming operations in casinos, hotels and clubs were conducted in accordance with legislation; provided executive support to the Tasmanian Gaming Commission; undertook investigations into licensed venue operators and persons engaged in the gaming industry, ensured premises were suitable for the conduct of gaming operations; and provided advice on problem gambling issues and provided administrative support in the management of the community support levy. ;;
Information Sources:
Department of Treasury & Finance Annual Report 1997-98
Legislation Administered:
Gaming Control Act 1993, Liquor & Accomodation Act 1990, Casino Company Control Act 1973, TT-Line Gaming Act 1993, Racing Regulation Act 1952
Legislation Creating:
administrative action
Legislation Abolishing Agency:
administrative action
Controlling Agencies:
Revenue & Gaming Division (TA1681)01 Dec 199403 Apr 2000

Revenue Gaming & Licensing Division (TA1684)03 Apr 2000
Subsequent Agencies:
Liquor & Gaming Branch (TA1686)01 Jul 2002