Queensland Consolidated Acts

INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) ACT 1998 - SECT 45

45 Show cause notice

(1) This section applies if the Minister believes—

(a) a ground exists to suspend or cancel an interactive gambling licence; and

(b) the act, omission or other thing constituting the ground is of a serious and fundamental nature; and

(c) either—

(i) the integrity of the conduct of interactive games by the licensed provider may be jeopardised in a material way; or

(ii) the public interest may be affected in an adverse and material way.

(2) The Minister must give the licensed provider a written notice (a
"show cause notice" ) that—

(a) states the action (the
"proposed action" ) the Minister proposes taking under this division; and

(b) states the grounds for the proposed action; and

(c) outlines the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and

(d) if the proposed action is suspension of the interactive gambling licence—states the proposed suspension period; and

(e) invites the licensed provider to show within a stated period (the
"show cause period" ) why the proposed action should not be taken.

(3) The show cause period must be a period ending at least 21 days after the show cause notice is given to the licensed provider.