South Australian Numbered Acts

GAMBLING ADMINISTRATION ACT 2019 (NO 42 OF 2019) - SECT 3

3—Purpose and objects of Act

        (1)         The purpose of this Act is to consolidate various administrative and regulatory provisions relating to different forms of gambling in the State, and to confer various functions and powers on the Commissioner in connection with the administration of gambling Acts.

        (2)         The objects of this Act are—

            (a)         to reduce the prevalence and severity of harm associated with the misuse and abuse of gambling activities; and

            (b)         to foster responsible conduct in relation to gambling and, in particular, to ensure that gambling is conducted responsibly, fairly and honestly, with regard to minimising the harm associated with gambling; and

            (c)         to facilitate the balanced development and maintenance, in the public interest, of an economically viable and socially responsible gambling industry in the State recognising the positive and negative impacts of gambling on communities; and

            (d)         to ensure that gambling is conducted honestly and free from interference, criminal influence and exploitation; and

            (e)         to ensure, as far as practicable, that the conduct of gambling is consistent with the expectations and aspirations of the public.

        (3)         A person exercising functions and powers under a gambling Act must have regard to the objects set out in subsection (2).

        (4)         The Commissioner must, in considering whether a matter is or is not in the public interest for the purposes of a gambling Act, have regard to the need for gambling harm minimisation.