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Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2)
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Gambling Regulation

In reply to the Hon. F. PANGALLO (17 February 2021).

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): The Attorney-General has advised:

1. The Liquor and Gambling Commissioner has advised an independent inquiry into the operations of SkyCity Adelaide is not necessary at this time.

The commissioner has received no adverse information regarding the operations of SkyCity Adelaide from AUSTRAC (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre) or South Australia Police that the conduct identified by the recent inquiry undertaken by the Hon. Patricia Bergin SC is evident in the operations of SkyCity Adelaide.

The commissioner's office also continues its daily inspection operations of SkyCity Adelaide.

If any adverse information about the conduct of SkyCity Adelaide is brought to the commissioner's attention the requirement for an independent inquiry would be considered at that time.

2. As stated, the commissioner has received no adverse information regarding the operations of SkyCity Adelaide from AUSTRAC, SAPOL or his inspections team.

However, in the wake of the findings of the Hon. Patricia Bergin SC, the commissioner has commenced his own review process and has issued a formal notice to SkyCity Adelaide for detailed information in relation to specific matters addressed in the Bergin report that may similarly apply to the operations of SkyCity Adelaide.

SkyCity Adelaide's response will allow the commissioner to further assess the controls that it has in place to protect against the same or similar failings occurring in relation to the management and operations conducted at the Adelaide Casino.

3. The commissioner has inspectors undertaking daily operations in SkyCity Adelaide, which include the monitoring of commission programs.

SkyCity Adelaide undertakes probity checks on junket operators and representatives.

SkyCity Adelaide also has a two-yearly independent review of its processes in place in relation to its anti money laundering and counterterrorism financing obligations.

The commissioner liaises with AUSTRAC and SA Police in relation to the operations of SkyCity Adelaide as required.

The commissioner recently met with AUSTRAC to discuss further information sharing arrangements.

The commissioner will determine if any further inquiries or action is required based on SkyCity Adelaide's response to his request for further information about its operations, in the wake of the Bergin report.

4. Based on this information the Attorney-General supports the regulation of SkyCity Adelaide remaining with Consumer and Business Services led by the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.

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