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IPART report into gambling, and the government's response

The IPART Report

In July 2003, the Government engaged the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to undertake a review of various problem gambling measures in NSW. The review sought to determine the impact of existing responsible gambling measures - as well as new proposals designed to encourage responsible gambling - by examining initiatives in Australia and overseas.

Specifically, the review was asked to consider the effect of responsible gambling measures on recreational gamblers, problem gamblers, industry, community services, employment, support for community projects, and recreational and social opportunities.

The terms of reference for the review required IPART to assess:

14 specified responsible gambling measures, including community services such as counselling services;
gaming machine design changes that the Liquor Administration Board considered in its 'First Determination' of April 2001; and
any additional measures that the IPART identified in the course of its review.

The report of that review - entitled Gambling: Promoting a Culture of Responsibility - was released on 23 July 2004. In total, IPART made 108 recommendations within the following chapter headings:

Gambling and gambling issues in NSW
Promoting a culture of responsibility in gambling through an integrated policy framework
Promoting informed choice for the community
Improving measures to protect gamblers
More effective and efficient counselling services
Administering the policy

Read the IPART report into gambling, and the government's response.

The NSW Government Response

On 19 May 2005, the NSW Government released its response to the 108 recommendations in the IPART report, and a further five recommendations made in IPART's consequential report on governance issues.
Read the Consequential report on governance structures.

Read the full text of the Government's response titled Towards a Culture of Responsibility in Gambling Response by the NSW Government to the Reports of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal: 'Gambling: Promoting a Culture of Responsibility' and 'Consequential Report on Governance Structures' is available for downloading.