Referral and conduct of the inquiry
Background to the inquiry
The bill
Structure of the report

Introduction
Arguments supporting a ban
Arguments against a ban
Consideration of alternative strategies
Smart cards and credit based approaches
Conclusions and recommendations

Introduction
Inclusion of wagering
Inclusion of lotteries
Scope of the proposed ban – ‘unintended consequences’

Introduction
Technological inconsistencies
Effectiveness of the proposed regime
Meaning of ‘reasonable diligence’
Australian services to offshore gamblers
Banning the users
Enforcement mechanisms
Education campaign

Summary of findings and Recommendations
  Introduction
  Interactive Gambling Bill 2001
  Labor approach to interactive gambling
  Flaws in Government policy approach (criticisms of partial ban)
  Arguments for a ban
  Problem gambling and interactive services
  Existing State/Territory Regulation
  Other concerns with Government’s approach
  Specific flaws in the Bill raised during Inquiry
  1. Wagering v gaming
  2. Penalties
  3. Inadvertent inclusion of lotteries, TV shows, linked EGMs etc
  Conclusions

Dissenting report
  1. Introduction
  2. Problem Gambling
  3. Prior Consideration
  4. The Bill
  5. Wagering
  6. Emerging Issues

Minority report
  Context
  The effect of the legislation
  Recommendations