Western Australian Current Acts

GAMING AND WAGERING COMMISSION ACT 1987 - SECT 24

24 .         Commissioner of Police, directions by to police officers

                The Commissioner of Police shall issue all such orders, and give all such directions, to members of the Police Force as may, in his opinion, be necessary or expedient to —

            (a)         prevent gambling contravening the provisions of this Act or any other Act or law; and

            (b)         ensure the proper and lawful exercise of the following —

                  (i)         a permit granted under this Act;

                  (ii)         a permit or licence granted by the Commission under any other Act;

                  (iii)         a wagering licence as defined in the Betting Control Act 1954 section 4(1);

                and

            (c)         secure the lawful and orderly conduct of approved premises and permitted gaming and ensure the good behaviour of persons present on those premises or participating in or present at permitted gaming; and

            (d)         whether in accordance with any request made under section 18(4) or otherwise, provide for the making of such reports to, and the bringing of such applications, complaints and objections before, the Commission as may be necessary or expedient for the proper administration of this Act.

        [Section 24 amended: No. 35 of 2003 s. 166; No. 21 of 2019 s. 93.]