Gambling Reform

In reply to the Hon. C. BONAROS (3 May 2018).

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): I am advised:

In September 2016, the former government appointed the Honourable Timothy Anderson QC to undertake an independent review of the current administrative arrangements for the regulation of commercial gambling in South Australia. The review considered what improvements could be made to the existing gambling regulatory framework, to meet contemporary needs and community expectations. Links between the liquor and gambling regulatory regimes were also considered.

A report outlining the findings of Mr Anderson's review was provided to the former government in December 2016, however, the report was never published and a formal response to Mr Anderson's recommendations was never provided.

The Marshall government has now been provided with a copy of Mr Anderson's report and following proper consideration of the findings, the government will form a view as to what, if anything should be taken from Mr Anderson's report to reform South Australia's current gambling regulatory environment.