Queensland Consolidated Acts

INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) ACT 1998 - SECT 48

48 Immediate suspension

(1) The Minister may suspend an interactive gambling licence immediately if the Minister believes—

(a) a ground exists to suspend or cancel the licence; and

(b) the circumstances are so extraordinary that it is imperative to suspend the licence immediately to ensure—

(i) the public interest is not affected in an adverse and material way; or

(ii) the integrity of the conduct of interactive games by the licensed provider is not jeopardised in a material way.

(2) The suspension—

(a) must be effected by written notice (a
"suspension notice" ) given to the licensed provider with a show cause notice; and

(b) operates immediately the suspension notice is given; and

(c) continues to operate until the show cause notice is finally dealt with.