Interactive Gambling (Moratorium) Bill 2000
September 2000
© Commonwealth of Australia 2000
ISSN 1441-9920
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Memberbership Of The Committee |
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Interactive Gambling (Moratorium) Bill 2000 |
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Introduction
The Committee’s Inquiry
The Bill
Overview of the main issues
The impact of the moratorium on the level of problem gambling in Australia
Summary of the evidence
Discussion of the evidence
Impact on the level of problem gambling on the Internet
Failure of State and Territory governments to address problem gambling
Conclusion
The impact of the moratorium on interactive gambling service providers (IGSPs) in
Australia
Summary of the evidence
Relevant provisions of the Bill
Discussion of the evidence
Operations shifted offshore
Market losses
Conclusion
The inclusion of interactive wagering and lotteries in the moratorium
Interactive wagering
Summary of the evidence
Relevant provisions of the Bill
Discussion of the evidence
Wagering on the Internet is not interactive and is less likely to lead to problem
gambling
Wagering should be included with other gambling forms
Wagering on the Internet is very similar to telephone betting
Wagering on the Internet represents a new market
Lotteries
Summary of the evidence
Discussion of the evidence
Conclusion
The application of the moratorium to interactive gambling operations that are not
wholly based in Australia
Summary of the evidence
Relevant provisions of the Bill
Discussion of the evidence
Conclusion
The scope for IGSPs to offer services to residents in overseas countries where
interactive gambling is legal
Summary of the evidence
Relevant provisions of the Bill
Discussion of the evidence
Conclusion
Consultation and retrospectivity of the moratorium
Consultation
Summary of the evidence
Discussion of the evidence
Retrospectivity
Summary of the evidence
Discussion of the evidence
Retrospectivity and the impact of the moratorium on e-commerce investment in
Australia
Conclusion
Claims for compensation from IGSPs and State and Territory Governments
Summary of the evidence
Discussion of the evidence
Conclusion
Unintended consequences of the Bill
Summary of the evidence
Discussion of the evidence
Conclusion
Recommendation
Appendix 1 - List of Submissions
Appendix 2 - Witnesses Who Appeared Before the Committeee
Appendix 3 - Documents Tabled at Public Heariangs |
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Minority report by ALP Senators |
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Minority report by Democrats Senators |
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For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Environment, Communications and the Arts
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia