Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) In section 4.3A.31(1) of the Principal Act, after "may" insert ", subject to subsection (1A),".
(2) After section 4.3A.31(1) of the Principal Act insert —
"(1A) The Minister may, in accordance with subsection (2A), issue a temporary wagering and betting licence and appoint a temporary wagering and betting licensee for a period of 90 days.".
(3) In section 4.3A.31(2) of the Principal Act, after "licence" (where first occurring) insert "under subsection (1)".
(4) For section 4.3A.31(2)(a) to (c) of the Principal Act substitute —
"(a) the issue of the temporary licence is in the public interest; and
(b) the proposed licensee and each associate of the proposed licensee is a suitable person to be concerned in, or associated with, the management and operation of a wagering and betting business; and".
(5) After section 4.3A.31(2) of the Principal Act insert —
"(2A) The Minister may issue a temporary wagering and betting licence under subsection (1A) only if satisfied that—
(a) the issue of the temporary licence is in the public interest; and
(b) the proposed licensee is a suitable person to be concerned in the management and operation of a wagering and betting business, taking into account the period of time for which the licence is issued.".
(5) In section 4.3A.31(3) of the Principal Act,
for "A" substitute "Subject to subsections (1A)
and (2A), a".
(6) In section 4.3A.31(4) of the Principal Act, after "licence" insert "under subsection (1)".
(7) After section 4.3A.31(4) of the Principal Act insert —
"(4A) In considering whether to issue a temporary licence under subsection (1A), the Minister—
(a) may consult any person the Minister considers appropriate; and
(b) is entitled to rely on any findings or recommendations contained in the report of the Commission under section 4.3A.32A.".