Trial for 500 poker machines won’t begin on 1 July as planned, with a panel to oversee it yet to be established
The New South Wales government has been accused of bowing to pressure from gambling lobbyists after confirming its promised expandedThe Minns Labor government vowed to begin a cashless gambling trial on 500 poker machines in clubs and pubs on 1 July, but gambling minister David Harris says the establishment of a panel to oversee has been delayed.
“I have consulted with a range of stakeholders about the panel including harm minimisation groups, industry representatives and members of parliament,” he said.“We are in the final stages of putting the independent panel and a robust trial together, and we will have more to say about these changes over the next couple of weeks.”
“This has all the hallmarks of the gambling industry running interference to delay the implementation of this trial,” she said.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NSW Treasurer gives 'clear warning' on state's financesNew South Wales Treasurer Daniel Mookhey gave a 'clear warning' about the state's finances as he flagged the government would look to cut costs and reign in spending as part of the upcoming Budget.
Read more »
NSW government warns of increasing debtThe New South Wales Treasurer has warned tough choices may need to be made ahead of the September budget.
Read more »
NSW doubles penalties for knife possession but critics decry ‘kneejerk’ reactionGreens say tougher penalties won’t make anyone safer as experts point out knife-related crime is at a 20-year low
Read more »
Urgent review ordered into NSW bus safety after fatal Hunter Valley crashThe NSW government orders its Bus Industry Taskforce to review concerns around seat belt use, driver training and fatigue and safety management.
Read more »
Tough new penalties to protect NSW retail workers from abuseThe Minns government will implement harsher penalties, including an 11-year jail term, to curb rising violence against retail workers in New South Wales.
Read more »
Top NSW cops covered up Tasering of Clare NowlandTop NSW Police officers covered up the Tasering of 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland by an officer, deleting crucial details from a public statement about the incident in a Cooma nursing home
Read more »