Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts(1) The following requirements are mandatory requirements under section 12 (2) (c) for an initial licence application:
(a) for a corporation (including a club)—the rules and control procedures of the corporation to control the operation of gaming machines are adequate to control that operation;
(b) the size and layout of the proposed gaming area are suitable for the installation of gaming machines;
(c) the applicant is likely to comply with this Act;
Example
If the applicant previously held a licence, the commission may consider how well the applicant complied with its conditions in assessing whether the applicant is likely to comply with this Act.
Note An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
(d) if an on licence applies to the premises to which the application relates—the premises are used by people mainly for drinking alcohol;
(e) taking into consideration the social impact assessment for the application and any submission made on the assessment within the 6-week comment period under section 19, the issue of the licence is appropriate.
Example for par (e)
the issue of a licence for the premises to which a general licence or on licence applies may not be appropriate if it would adversely affect the nature or character of the premises and the general use and enjoyment of the premises
(2) In deciding whether a proposed gaming area is suitable for the installation of gaming machines, the commission must consider the safety and comfort of, and harm minimisation strategies for, patrons.