Queensland Consolidated Acts

KENO ACT 1996 - SECT 25

25 Show cause notice

(1) This section applies if the Minister believes—

(a) a ground exists to suspend or cancel a keno 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 keno games by the keno licensee 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 keno licensee 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 licence—states the proposed suspension period; and

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

(3) The show cause period must end not less than 21 days after the show cause notice is given to the keno licensee.