SCHEDULE 1 - Core monitoring functions

Regulation 4

1.    The operation and maintenance of the approved electronic monitoring system in accordance with the monitoring operator’s licence.

2.    The connection of each gaming machine in licensed premises to the approved electronic monitoring system to enable the holders of venue licences to comply with the venue licence conditions and the Act.

3.    Use of the approved electronic monitoring system to monitor the operation of gaming machines in licensed premises to ensure –

(a) the integrity of gaming machine operations; and

(b) that gaming machines are operating correctly and in accordance with the Act.

4.    The collection of data for each gaming machine in licensed premises for the purposes of enabling the calculation of fees, taxes and levies payable in respect of those gaming machines under the Act.

5.    The provision of data collected under item 4 , in a form approved by the Commission, to the following persons:

(a) the relevant venue operator;

(b) the Commission;

(c) the Commissioner of State Revenue.

6.    The provision of tools and facilities to enable the Commission to –

(a) perform data analysis in respect of gaming machines in licensed premises; and

(b) perform audits on the operation and performance of gaming machines; and

(c) administer reassessments and adjustments.

7.    The maintenance of a central electronic monitoring system host in accordance with any general electronic monitoring system standards set by the Commission under section 112PA of the Act.

8.    The provision of access to the central electronic monitoring system host to the Commission.

9.    The provision of a help desk service for venue operators in relation to the approved electronic monitoring system.

10.    The establishment and maintenance of systems and processes aligned with the Information Technology Infrastructure Library framework.

11.    The provision of an online electronic authorisation system through which venue operators may apply for authorisation from the Commission to –

(a) install, dispose of or change the configuration of a gaming machine; or

(b) attach or detach a gaming machine to or from a progressive jackpot controller.

12.    The provision of facilities and assistance to manufacturers and suppliers of gaming machines to enable those persons to determine whether gaming machines will operate correctly with the approved electronic monitoring system.