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Casino associated persons process - Queensland

Description

The Minister may cause investigations to be undertaken to satisfy the Governor in Council or themselves that anyone associated with the ownership, management or operation of a proposed or licensed Queensland casino is of good repute, financially viable and doesn't have any adverse business associations, and other matters.

'Associated Person' includes, but is not limited to:

  • office holders (e.g. directors, secretaries)
  • members of the executive leadership team (e.g. the CEO)
  • anyone acquiring controlling interests (e.g. shareholdings, interests in a trust)

in the casino licensee, casino operator or any holding company of the casino licensee or casino operator, including any interposed subsidiaries of any holding company.

'Person' includes any body corporate, association, firm, business or partnership as well as a natural person.

Please note, the definition of associated person is provided merely as a guide to identify anyone who would likely be determined to be associated with the ownership, management or operation of a proposed or licensed Queensland casino and accordingly be subjected to an investigation. The findings of such an investigation are considered by the Minister or Governor in Council to determine suitability of an associated person and, where required, form the basis of any related approval.

Service type

Regulatory Obligation

An obligation defined in law. A business must comply with relevant services.

Duration

Investigations are ordinarily conducted before the commencement of an association. However, investigations are periodically conducted into each associated person, and it is possible that suitability may be rescinded in circumstances where a person is no longer determined to be suitable to be an associated person. In these situations, the casino must ensure the person is disassociated from the ownership, management or operation of the casino (e.g. shares divested, removal from board).

Application process

Apply

You must submit the appropriate completed 'Personal Probity Form' or 'Company probity form' (where applicable) to the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation Probity Unit.
The Minister or Governor in Council will determine the suitability of an associate and any approval that may be required.
 

Administering agency

Department of Justice and Attorney-General

Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation

Probity Unit

Contact details

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