The Western Australian government has introduced stronger enforcement measures and higher penalties to regulate the state’s gambling industry more effectively.
The legislative reforms, which recently passed parliament, aim to modernise gambling laws in response to recommendations from the Perth Casino Royal Commission.
Under the changes, penalties for failing to comply with gambling laws and directives from the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) have been significantly increased. The reforms also grant the GWC greater authority to issue directions to the state’s casino licensee.
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