An Act about interactive gambling, and for related purposes
Part 1—Introduction
1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
2 Commencement
(1) Subject to this section, this Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.
(2) Parts 2 and 7A commence on the 28th day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.
(2A) Part 2A commences on the 28th day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.
(3) The following provisions of this Act commence on a day to be fixed by Proclamation:
(a) Part 3;
(b) section 42;
(c) section 43;
(d) section 48;
(e) section 49;
(f) Part 5.
(4) If the provisions referred to in subsection (3) do not commence under that subsection within the period of 6 months after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, those provisions commence on the first day after the end of that period.
3 Simplified outline of this Act
• This Act imposes the following prohibitions:
(a) a prohibited interactive gambling service must not be provided to customers in Australia;
(b) unlicensed regulated interactive gambling services must not be provided to customers in Australia;
(c) an Australian‑based prohibited interactive gambling service must not be provided to customers in designated countries;
(d) prohibited interactive gambling services must not be advertised;
(e) unlicensed regulated interactive gambling services must not be advertised.
• The ACMA may, on its own initiative, or in response to a complaint, investigate whether a person has contravened a provision of this Act that imposes any of those prohibitions.
• A body or association that represents internet service providers may develop an industry code.
• The ACMA has a reserve power to make an industry standard if there is no industry code or if an industry code is deficient.
• The ACMA must notify prohibited internet gambling content to internet service providers so that the providers can deal with the content in accordance with procedures specified in an industry code or industry standard.
4 Definitions
In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:
access has the same meaning as in Schedule 5 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
ACMA means the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
ACMA official has the same meaning as in the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005.
Australia, when used in a geographical sense, includes the external Territories.
Australian‑customer link has the meaning given by section 8.
Australian police force means:
(a) the Australian Federal Police; or
(b) the police force of a State or Territory.
bet includes wager.
broadcasting service means a broadcasting service (as defined by the Broadcasting Services Act 1992) provided in Australia.
business includes a venture or concern in trade or commerce, whether or not conducted on a regular, repetitive or continuous basis. To avoid doubt, the fact that a club or association provides services to its members does not prevent those services from being services provided in the course of carrying on a business.
carriage service has the same meaning as in the Telecommunications Act 1997.
civil penalty order has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.
civil penalty provision has the same meaning as in the Regulatory Powers Act.
civil proceeding includes a civil action.
content service means a content service (as defined by the Telecommunications Act 1997) provided using a listed carriage service.
datacasting licence has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
datacasting service means a datacasting service (within the meaning of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992) that is provided in Australia under a datacasting licence.
designated broadcasting link has the meaning given by section 8C.
designated country has the meaning given by section 9A.
designated country‑customer link has the meaning given by section 9B.
designated datacasting link has the meaning given by section 8C.
designated interactive gambling service means:
(a) a prohibited interactive gambling service; or
(b) an unlicensed regulated interactive gambling service.
designated internet gambling matter has the meaning given by section 35.
designated notification scheme means a scheme:
(a) in the nature of a scheme for substituted service; and
(b) under which the ACMA is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have notified each internet service provider of a matter or thing.
Note: For example, the ACMA may make matters or things available on the internet (with or without security measures).
electronic equipment includes:
(a) an electronic apparatus; and
(b) an electronic device.
engage in conduct means:
(a) do an act; or
(b) omit to perform an act.
excluded gaming service has the meaning given by section 8B.
excluded lottery service has the meaning given by section 8D.
excluded wagering service has the meaning given by section 8A.
exempt service has the meaning given by section 10.
Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
Federal Court means the Federal Court of Australia.
gambling service means:
(a) a service for the placing, making, receiving or acceptance of bets; or
(b) a service the sole or dominant purpose of which is to introduce individuals who wish to make or place bets to individuals who are willing to receive or accept those bets; or
(c) a service for the conduct of a lottery; or
(d) a service for the supply of lottery tickets; or
(e) a service for the conduct of a game, where:
(i) the game is played for money or anything else of value; and
(ii) the game is a game of chance or of mixed chance and skill; and
(iii) a customer of the service gives or agrees to give consideration to play or enter the game; or
(f) a gambling service (within the ordinary meaning of that expression) that is not covered by any of the above paragraphs.
game includes an electronic game.
illegal interactive gambling service means a prohibited interactive gambling service that is provided in contravention of subsection 15(2A).
industry code has the meaning given by section 33.
industry standard has the meaning given by section 34.
in‑play betting service has the meaning given by section 10B.
internet carriage service means a listed carriage service that enables end‑users to access the internet.
internet content has the same meaning as in Schedule 5 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
internet service provider has the same meaning as in Schedule 5 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
listed carriage service has the same meaning as in the Telecommunications Act 1997.
lottery includes an electronic lottery.
online provider rule has the meaning given by section 54.
personal information has the same meaning as in the Privacy Act 1988.
place‑based betting service has the meaning given by section 8BA.
prohibited interactive gambling service has the meaning given by section 5.
Note: This definition relates to the offence provisions and civil penalty provisions set out in section 15 and Part 7A.
prohibited internet gambling content has the meaning given by section 8F.
regulated interactive gambling service has the meaning given by section 8E.
Regulatory Powers Act means the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014.
sporting event has a meaning affected by section 10A.
telephone betting service has the meaning given by section 8AA.
ticket includes an electronic ticket.
trade promotion gambling service has the meaning given by section 8BB.
unlicensed regulated interactive gambling service means a regulated interactive gambling service that is provided in contravention of subsection 15AA(3).
wholesale gambling service means a gambling service to the extent to which it is provided to a person who:
(a) is the provider of a gambling service; and
(b) holds a licence (however described) under a law of a State or Territory that authorises the provision of the service mentioned in paragraph (a).
5 Prohibited interactive gambling services
(1) For the purposes of this Act, a prohibited interactive gambling service is a gambling service, where:
(a) the service is provided in the course of carrying on a business; and
(b) the service is provided to customers using any of the following:
(i) an internet carriage service;
(ii) any other listed carriage service;
(iii) a broadcasting service;
(iv) any other content service;
(v) a datacasting service.
Note: This definition relates to the offence provisions and civil penalty provisions set out in section 15 and Part 7A.
(2) Subsection (1) has effect subject to subsection (3).
Excluded services
(3) For the purposes of this Act, none of the following services is a prohibited interactive gambling service:
(a) a telephone betting service;
(aa) an excluded wagering service (see section 8A);
(ab) an excluded gaming service (see section 8B);
(aba) a place‑based betting service (see section 8BA);
(ac) a service that has a designated broadcasting link (see section 8C);
(ad) a service that has a designated datacasting link (see section 8C);
(ae) an excluded lottery service (see section 8D);
(b) a service to the extent to which it relates to the entering into of contracts that are financial products within the meaning of Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act 2001;
(ba) a wholesale gambling service;
(bb) a trade promotion gambling service (see section 8BB);
(c) an exempt service (see section 10).
8 Australian‑customer link
For the purposes of this Act, a gambling service has an Australian‑customer link if, and only if, any or all of the customers of the service are physically present in Australia.
8AA Telephone betting service
(1) For the purposes of this Act, a telephone betting service is a gambling service, where:
(a) the service is provided on the basis that dealings with customers are wholly by way of voice calls made using a carriage service; and
(b) the conditions (if any) determined under subsection (2) have been satisfied.
(2) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine one or more conditions for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b).
(3) For the purposes of this section, voice call means:
(a) a voice call (within the ordinary meaning of that expression) the content of which consists wholly of a spoken conversation between individuals; or
(b) if a call covered by paragraph (a) is not practical for a particular customer with a disability (for example, because the customer has a hearing impairment)—a call that is equivalent to a call covered by that paragraph.
(4) The following are examples of calls that are not covered by paragraph (3)(a):
(a) a call the content of which includes a recorded or synthetic voice;
(b) a call the content of which includes one or more tone signals.
(5) Paragraph (3)(a) and subsection (4) have effect subject to subsections (6) and (7).
(6) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a call is covered by paragraph (3)(a), disregard any recorded or synthetic voice used for either or both of the following purposes:
(a) call waiting;
(b) a menu system for transferring callers to an extension.
(7) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a call is covered by paragraph (3)(a), disregard any tone signal used for the sole purpose of a menu system for transferring callers to an extension.
(8) Despite subsection (1), if a gambling service is provided on the basis that any or all of the following information can be provided by a customer otherwise than by way of a voice call:
(a) a selection of a bet;
(b) a selection of a bet type;
(c) a nomination of a bet amount;
(d) a confirmation of a bet;
(e) information of a kind determined under subsection (9);
the service is not a telephone betting service for the purposes of this Act.
(9) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine one or more kinds of information for the purposes of paragraph (8)(e).
8A Excluded wagering service
Racing
(1) For the purposes of this Act, a service is an excluded wagering service to the extent to which the service relates to betting on, or on a series of, any or all of the following:
(a) a horse race;
(b) a harness race;
(c) a greyhound race;
so long as the other conditions (if any) determined under subsection (2) have been satisfied.
(2) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine one or more conditions for the purposes of subsection (1).
Sporting events
(3) For the purposes of this Act, a service is an excluded wagering service:
(a) to the extent to which the service relates to betting on, or on a series of, sporting events; and
(b) to the extent to which the service is not an in‑play betting service;
so long as the other conditions (if any) determined under subsection (4) have been satisfied.
(4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine one or more conditions for the purposes of subsection (3).
Other events or contingencies
(5) For the purposes of this Act, a service is an excluded wagering service:
(a) to the extent to which the service relates to betting on:
(i) an event; or
(ii) a series of events; or
(iii) a contingency;
that is not covered by subsection (1) or (3); and
(b) to the extent to which the service is not an in‑play betting service; and
(c) to the extent to which the service is not covered by any of the following subparagraphs:
(i) a service for the conduct of a scratch lottery or other instant lottery;
(ii) a service for the supply of tickets in a scratch lottery or other instant lottery;
(iii) a service relating to betting on the outcome of a scratch lottery or other instant lottery;
(iv) a service for the conduct of a game covered by paragraph (e) of the definition of gambling service in section 4;
(v) a service relating to betting on the outcome of a game of chance or of mixed chance and skill;
so long as the other conditions (if any) determined under subsection (6) have been satisfied.
(6) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine one or more conditions for the purposes of subsection (5).
(7) For the purposes of paragraph (5)(a):
(a) assume that no conditions have been determined under subsection (2) or (4); and
(b) disregard paragraph (3)(b).
8B Excluded gaming service
(1) For the purposes of this Act, an excluded gaming service is a service for the conduct of a game covered by paragraph (e) of the definition of gambling service in section 4:
(a) to the extent to which the service is provided to customers who are at a particular place; and
(b) to the extent to which the service is provided on the basis that:
(i) dealings with customers involve the use of electronic equipment made available to customers at that place; and
(ii) the electronic equipment is available for use by any customer who is at that place;
so long as:
(c) the provider of the service holds a licence (however described) under a law of a State or Territory that authorises the provision of the service at that place; and
(d) the other conditions (if any) determined under subsection (2) have been satisfied.
(2) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine one or more conditions for the purposes of paragraph (1)(d).
8BA Place‑based betting service
(1) For the purposes of this Act, a place‑based betting service is a service covered by paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of gambling service in section 4:
(a) to the extent to which the service is provided to customers who are at a particular place; and
(b) to the extent to which the service is provided on the basis that:
(i) dealings with customers involve the use of electronic equipment made available to customers at that place; and
(ii) the electronic equipment is available for use by any customer who is at that place; and
(iii) the electronic equipment is not available for use by customers in connection with another gambling service unless the other gambling service is provided by the provider of the first‑mentioned service;
so long as:
(c) the provider of the service holds a licence (however described) under a law of a State or Territory that authorises the provision of the service at that place; and
(d) the other conditions (if any) determined under subsection (2) have been satisfied.
(2) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine one or more conditions for the purposes of paragraph (1)(d).
8BB Trade promotion gambling service
(1) For the purposes of this Act, a trade promotion gambling service is:
(a) a service for the conduct of a lottery, where the lottery is conducted in connection with a competition for the promotion of trade; or
(b) a service for the conduct of a game of chance or of mixed chance and skill, where the game is conducted in connection with a competition for the promotion of trade;
so long as the other conditions (if any) determined under subsection (2) have been satisfied.
(2) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine one or more conditions for the purposes of subsection (1).
(3) For the purposes of this section, trade does not include the provision of a gambling service.
8C Designated broadcasting link and designated datacasting link
Designated broadcasting link
(1) For the purposes of this Act, a gambling service has a designated broadcasting link if:
(a) either:
(i) the service is expressly and exclusively associated with a particular program, or a particular series of programs, broadcast on a broadcasting service; or
(ii) the sole purpose of the gambling service is to promote goods or services (other than gambling services) that are the subject of advertisements broadcast on a broadcasting service, and the gambling service is associated with those advertisements; and
(b) such other conditions (if any) as are specified in the regulations have been satisfied.
Designated datacasting link
(2) For the purposes of this Act, a gambling service has a designated datacasting link if:
(a) either:
(i) the service is expressly and exclusively associated with particular content, or a particular series of content, transmitted on a datacasting service; or
(ii) the sole purpose of the gambling service is to promote goods or services (other than gambling services) that are the subject of advertisements transmitted on a datacasting service, and the gambling service is associated with those advertisements; and
(b) such other conditions (if any) as are specified in the regulations have been satisfied.
(3) In this section:
content, in relation to a datacasting service, does not include advertising or sponsorship material.
program has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, but does not include advertising or sponsorship material.
8D Excluded lottery service
(1) For the purposes of this Act, an excluded lottery service is:
(a) a service for the conduct of a lottery; or
(b) a service for the supply of lottery tickets.
(1A) Subsection (1) does not apply to a service unless such other conditions (if any) as are specified in the regulations have been satisfied.
(1B) Without limiting subsection (1A), a condition specified in regulations made for the purposes of that subsection may provide that the lottery must not be:
(a) a highly repetitive or frequently drawn form of a keno‑type lottery; or
(b) a similar lottery.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an electronic form of:
(a) scratch lottery; or
(b) other instant lottery.
8E Regulated interactive gambling service
(1) For the purposes of this Act, a regulated interactive gambling service is:
(a) a telephone betting service (see section 8AA); or
(b) an excluded wagering service (see section 8A); or
(c) an excluded gaming service (see section 8B); or
(d) a place‑based betting service (see section 8BA); or
(e) a service that has a designated broadcasting link (see section 8C); or
(f) a service that has a designated datacasting link (see section 8C); or
(g) an excluded lottery service (see section 8D); or
(h) an exempt service (see section 10);
where:
(i) the service is provided in the course of carrying on a business; and
(j) the service is provided to customers using any of the following:
(i) an internet carriage service;
(ii) any other listed carriage service;
(iii) a broadcasting service;
(iv) any other content service;
(v) a datacasting service; and
(k) in the case of an exempt service—a determination under subsection (2) is in force in relation to the service.
(2) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine that each exempt service included in a specified class of exempt services is covered by paragraph (1)(k).
(3) Subsection (1) has effect subject to subsection (4).
(4) For the purposes of this Act, neither of the following services is a regulated interactive gambling service:
(a) a wholesale gambling service;
(b) a trade promotion gambling service (see section 8BB).
8F Prohibited internet gambling content
For the purposes of this Act, if:
(a) an ordinary reasonable person would conclude that the sole or primary purpose of particular internet content is to enable a person to enter into dealings in the capacity of customer of either or both of the following:
(i) one or more illegal interactive gambling services;
(ii) one or more unlicensed regulated interactive gambling services; and
(b) end‑users in Australia can access the internet content;
the internet content is prohibited internet gambling content.
9A Designated country
(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, declare that a specified foreign country is a designated country for the purposes of this Act.
(2) A declaration under subsection (1) has effect accordingly.
(3) The Minister must not declare a foreign country under subsection (1) unless:
(a) the government of the country has requested the Minister to make the declaration; and
(b) there is in force in that country legislation that corresponds to:
(i) section 15; or
(ii) section 15 (other than the offence provision in that section); or
(iii) section 15 (other than the civil penalty provision in that section).
(4) At least 90 days before making a declaration under subsection (1), the Minister must cause to be published a notice:
(a) in the Gazette; and
(b) in a newspaper circulating in each State, in the Northern Territory and in the Australian Capital Territory;
setting out the Minister’s intention to make the declaration.
(5) In deciding whether to declare a foreign country under subsection (1), the Minister must have due regard to:
(a) any complaints; and
(b) any supporting statements;
made by the government of that country.
9B Designated country‑customer link
For the purposes of this Act, a gambling service has a designated country‑customer link if, and only if, any or all of the customers of the service are physically present in a designated country.
10 Exempt services
(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine that each gambling service included in a specified class of gambling services is an exempt service for the purposes of this Act.
(2) A determination under subsection (1) has effect accordingly.
10A Sporting event
(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine that a specified thing is taken to be a sporting event for the purposes of this Act.
(2) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine that:
(a) a specified thing is taken to be a sporting event for the purposes of this Act; and
(b) the outcome of the specified thing is taken not to be a contingency for the purposes of paragraph 10B(b).
(3) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine that a specified thing is taken not to be a sporting event for the purposes of this Act.
(4) The following are examples of things that may be specified in a determination under subsection (1), (2) or (3):
(a) a match;
(b) a series of matches;
(c) a race;
(d) a series of races;
(e) a stage;
(f) a time trial;
(g) a qualification session;
(h) a tournament;
(i) a round.
(5) For the purposes of this section, thing includes a series of things.
10B In‑play betting service
For the purposes of this Act, a gambling service is an in‑play betting service to the extent to which:
(a) the service relates to betting on the outcome of a sporting event, where the bets are placed, made, received or accepted after the beginning of the event; or
(b) the service relates to betting on a contingency that may or may not happen in the course of a sporting event, where the bets are placed, made, received or accepted after the beginning of the event.
11 Extended meaning of use
Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this Act to the use of a thing is a reference to the use of the thing either:
(a) in isolation; or
(b) in conjunction with one or more other things.
12 Crown to be bound
(1) This Act binds the Crown in each of its capacities.
(2) This Act does not make the Crown liable to be prosecuted for an offence.
(3) The protection in subsection (2) does not apply to an authority of the Crown.
13 Extension to external Territories
This Act extends to every external Territory.
14 Extra‑territorial application
Unless the contrary intention appears, this Act extends to acts, omissions, matters and things outside Australia.
Part 2—Designated interactive gambling services not to be provided to customers in Australia
15 Prohibited interactive gambling services not to be provided to customers in Australia
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person intentionally provides a prohibited interactive gambling service; and
(b) the service has an Australian‑customer link (see section 8).
Penalty: 5,000 penalty units.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits a separate offence in respect of each day (including a day of a conviction for the offence or any later day) during which the contravention continues.
(2A) A person must not provide a prohibited interactive gambling service that has an Australian‑customer link (see section 8).
Civil penalty: 7,500 penalty units.
(2B) A person who contravenes subsection (2A) commits a separate contravention of that provision in respect of each day during which the contravention occurs (including the day the relevant civil penalty order is made or any later day).
(3) Subsections (1) and (2A) do not apply if the person:
(a) did not know; and
(b) could not, with reasonable diligence, have ascertained;
that the service had an Australian‑customer link.
Note: In the case of proceedings for an offence against subsection (1), the defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subsection (3) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), in determining whether the person could, with reasonable diligence, have ascertained that the service had an Australian‑customer link, the following matters are to be taken into account:
(a) whether prospective customers were informed that Australian law prohibits the provision of the service to customers who are physically present in Australia;
(b) whether customers were required to enter into contracts that were subject to an express condition that the customer was not to use the service if the customer was physically present in Australia;
(c) whether the person required customers to provide personal details and, if so, whether those details suggested that the customer was not physically present in Australia;
(d) whether the person has network data that indicates that customers were physically present outside Australia:
(i) when the relevant customer account was opened; and
(ii) throughout the period when the service was provided to the customer;
(e) any other relevant matters.
(5) Section 15.4 of the Criminal Code (extended geographical jurisdiction—category D) applies to an offence against subsection (1).
15AA Unlicensed regulated interactive gambling services not to be provided to customers in Australia
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person intentionally provides a particular kind of regulated interactive gambling service; and
(b) the service has an Australian‑customer link (see section 8); and
(c) the person does not hold a licence (however described) under a law of a State or Territory that authorises the provision of that kind of service in the State or Territory.
Penalty: 5,000 penalty units.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits a separate offence in respect of each day (including a day of conviction for the offence or any later day) during which the contravention continues.
(3) A person must not provide a particular kind of regulated interactive gambling service if:
(a) the service has an Australian‑customer link (see section 8); and
(b) the person does not hold a licence (however described) under a law of a State or Territory that authorises the provision of that kind of service in the State or Territory.
Civil penalty: 7,500 penalty units.
(4) A person who contravenes subsection (3) commits a separate contravention of that provision in respect of each day during which the contravention occurs (including the day the relevant civil penalty order is made or any later day).
(5) Subsections (1) and (3) do not apply if the person:
(a) did not know; and
(b) could not, with reasonable diligence, have ascertained;
that the service had an Australian‑customer link.
Note: In the case of proceedings for an offence against subsection (1), the defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subsection (5) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
(6) For the purposes of subsection (5), in determining whether the person could, with reasonable diligence, have ascertained that the service had an Australian‑customer link, the following matters are to be taken into account:
(a) whether prospective customers were informed that Australian law prohibits the provision of the service to customers who are physically present in Australia;
(b) whether customers were required to enter into contracts that were subject to an express condition that the customer was not to use the service if the customer was physically present in Australia;
(c) whether the person required customers to provide personal details and, if so, whether those details suggested that the customer was not physically present in Australia;
(d) whether the person has network data that indicates that customers were physically present outside Australia:
(i) when the relevant customer account was opened; and
(ii) throughout the period when the service was provided to the customer;
(e) any other relevant matters.
(7) If a person holds a licence (however described) under a law of a State or Territory that authorises the provision of a particular kind of regulated interactive gambling service in the State or Territory, the person does not contravene subsection (1) or (3) by providing that kind of service:
(a) in the State or Territory; or
(b) outside the State or Territory.
(8) Subsection (7) is enacted for the avoidance of doubt.
(9) Section 15.4 of the Criminal Code (extended geographical jurisdiction—category D) applies to an offence against subsection (1).
Part 2A—Australian‑based prohibited interactive gambling services not to be provided to customers in designated countries
15A Australian‑based prohibited interactive gambling services not to be provided to customers in designated countries
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person intentionally provides an Australian‑based prohibited interactive gambling service; and
(b) the service has a designated country‑customer link (see section 9B).
Penalty: 5,000 penalty units.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits a separate offence in respect of each day (including a day of conviction for the offence or any later day) during which the contravention continues.
(2A) A person must not provide an Australian‑based prohibited interactive gambling service that has a designated country‑customer link (see section 9B).
Civil penalty: 7,500 penalty units.
(2B) A person who contravenes subsection (2A) commits a separate contravention of that provision in respect of each day during which the contravention occurs (including the day the relevant civil penalty order is made or any later day).
(3) Subsections (1) and (2A) do not apply if the person:
(a) did not know; and
(b) could not, with reasonable diligence, have ascertained;
that the service had a designated country‑customer link.
Note: In the case of proceedings for an offence against subsection (1), the defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subsection (3) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), in determining whether the person could, with reasonable diligence, have ascertained that the service had a designated country‑customer link, the following matters are to be taken into account:
(a) whether prospective customers were informed that Australian law prohibits the provision of the service to customers who are physically present in a designated country;
(b) whether customers were required to enter into contracts that were subject to an express condition that the customer was not to use the service if the customer was physically present in a designated country;
(c) whether the person required customers to provide personal details and, if so, whether those details suggested that the customer was not physically present in a designated country;
(d) whether the person has network data that indicates that customers were physically present outside a designated country:
(i) when the relevant customer account was opened; and
(ii) throughout the period when the service was provided to the customer;
(e) any other relevant matters.
(5) Section 15.4 of the Criminal Code (extended geographical jurisdiction—category D) applies to an offence against subsection (1).
(6) For the purposes of this section, an Australian‑based prohibited interactive gambling service is a prohibited interactive gambling service, where the service has an Australian‑provider link.
(7) For the purposes of this section, a prohibited interactive gambling service has an Australian‑provider link if, and only if:
(a) the service is provided in the course of carrying on a business in Australia; or
(b) the central management and control of the service is in Australia; or
(c) the service is provided through an agent in Australia; or
(d) the service is provided to customers using an internet carriage service, and any or all of the relevant internet content is hosted in Australia.
(8) For the purposes of this section, the relevant internet content, in relation to a prohibited interactive gambling service, is internet content that is accessed, or available for access, by an end‑user in the capacity of customer of the service.
Part 3—Complaints system: gambling services etc.
Division 1—Making of complaints to the ACMA
16 Complaints in relation to gambling services etc.
If a person (the first person) has reason to believe that another person has contravened a provision of:
(a) Part 2; or
(b) Part 2A; or
(c) Part 7A;
the first person may make a complaint to the ACMA about the matter.
17 Complaints about breaches of online provider rules etc.
If a person has reason to believe that:
(a) an internet service provider has contravened a code registered under Part 4 that is applicable to the provider; or
(b) an internet service provider has contravened an online provider rule that is applicable to the provider;
the person may make a complaint to the ACMA about the matter.
18 Form of complaint
(1) A complaint under this Division is to be in writing.
(2) However, the ACMA may permit complaints to be given, in accordance with specified software requirements, by way of a specified kind of electronic transmission.
19 Residency etc. of complainant
A person is not entitled to make a complaint under this Division unless the person is:
(a) an individual who resides in Australia; or
(b) a body corporate that carries on activities in Australia; or
(c) the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory.
Division 2—Investigations by the ACMA
21 ACMA may investigate matters
(1) The ACMA may , on its own initiative or in response to a complaint made under Division 1, investigate any of the following matters if the ACMA thinks that it is desirable to do so:
(a) whether a person has contravened a provision of:
(i) Part 2; or
(ii) Part 2A; or
(iii) Part 7A;
(b) whether:
(i) an internet service provider has contravened a code registered under Part 4 that is applicable to the provider; or
(ii) an internet service provider has contravened an online provider rule that is applicable to the provider.
Referral of complaint to an Australian police force
(2) If a complaint alleges that a person has contravened an offence provision of this Act, the ACMA may refer the complaint, to the extent that the complaint relates to the alleged contravention, to a member of an Australian police force.
(2A) If the ACMA refers a complaint to a member of an Australian police force, the ACMA must give written notice to the complainant stating that the complaint has been so referred.
(3) The manner in which a complaint may be referred under subsection (2) to a member of an Australian police force includes (but is not limited to) a manner ascertained in accordance with an arrangement between the ACMA and the chief (however described) of the police force concerned.
(4) If a complaint is referred to a member of an Australian police force under subsection (2), the member may refer the complaint to a member of another Australian police force.
(5) This section does not, by implication, limit the ACMA’s powers to refer other matters to a member of an Australian police force.
22 Conduct of investigations
(1) An investigation under this Division is to be conducted as the ACMA thinks fit.
(2) The ACMA may, for the purposes of an investigation, obtain information from such persons, and make such inquiries, as it thinks fit.
(3) This section has effect subject to Part 13 of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (which confers certain investigative powers on the ACMA).
23 Protection from civil proceedings
Civil proceedings do not lie against a person in respect of loss, damage or injury of any kind suffered by another person because of any of the following acts done in good faith:
(a) the making of a complaint under Division 1;
(b) the making of a statement to, or the giving of a document or information to, the ACMA in connection with an investigation under this Division.
Division 3—Action to be taken in relation to prohibited internet gambling content
24 Action to be taken in relation to prohibited internet gambling content
(1) If the ACMA is satisfied that internet content is prohibited internet gambling content, the ACMA must:
(a) if the ACMA considers the content should be referred to a law enforcement agency (whether in or outside Australia)—notify the content to:
(i) a member of an Australian police force; or
(ii) if there is an arrangement between the ACMA and the chief (however described) of an Australian police force under which the ACMA is authorised to notify the content to another person or body (whether in or outside Australia)—that other person or body; and
(b) if a code registered, and/or a standard determined, under Part 4 deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters—notify the content to internet service providers under the designated notification scheme set out in the code or standard, as the case may be.
Referral to law enforcement agency
(8) The manner in which internet content may be notified under paragraph (1)(a) to a member of an Australian police force includes (but is not limited to) a manner ascertained in accordance with an arrangement between the ACMA and the chief (however described) of the police force concerned.
(9) If a member of an Australian police force is notified of particular internet content under this section, the member may notify the content to a member of another law enforcement agency (whether in or outside Australia).
(10) This section does not, by implication, limit the ACMA’s powers to refer other matters to a member of an Australian police force.
25 Deferral of action in order to avoid prejudicing a criminal investigation
(1) If:
(a) the ACMA is satisfied that internet content is prohibited internet gambling content; and
(b) apart from this subsection, the ACMA would be required to take action under subsection 24(1) in relation to the content; and
(c) a member of an Australian police force satisfies the ACMA that the taking of that action should be deferred until the end of a particular period in order to avoid prejudicing a criminal investigation;
the ACMA may defer taking that action until the end of that period.
(2) Subsection (1) has effect despite anything in section 24.
26 Anti‑avoidance—notified internet content
If:
(a) particular internet content has been notified to internet service providers as mentioned in paragraph 24(1)(b); and
(b) the ACMA is satisfied that there is internet content (the similar internet content) that is the same as, or substantially similar to, the first‑mentioned internet content; and
(c) the ACMA is satisfied that the similar internet content is prohibited internet gambling content; and
(d) a code registered, and/or standard determined, under Part 4 deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters;
the ACMA must notify the similar internet content to internet service providers under the designated notification scheme set out in the code or standard, as the case may be.
29 Notification of internet content
Internet content may be notified in accordance with this Division by:
(a) setting out the content; or
(b) describing the content; or
(c) in any other way.
Part 4—Complaints system: industry code and industry standard
Division 1—Simplified outline
32 Simplified outline
The following is a simplified outline of this Part.
• A body or association that represents internet service providers may develop an industry code that deals with the designated internet gambling matters (see section 35).
• An industry code may be registered by the ACMA.
• Compliance with an industry code is voluntary unless the ACMA directs a particular internet service provider to comply with the code.
• The ACMA has a reserve power to make an industry standard if there is no industry code or if an industry code is deficient.
• Compliance with an industry standard is mandatory.
Division 2—Interpretation
33 Industry code
For the purposes of this Act, an industry code is a code developed under this Part (whether or not in response to a request under this Part).
34 Industry standard
For the purposes of this Act, an industry standard is a standard determined under this Part.
35 Designated internet gambling matters
For the purposes of this Act, the following matters are designated internet gambling matters:
(a) the formulation of a designated notification scheme;
(b) procedures to be followed by internet service providers in dealing with internet content notified under paragraph 24(1)(b) or section 26 (for example, procedures relating to the provision of regularly updated internet content filtering software to subscribers).
Division 3—General principles relating to industry code and industry standard
36 Statement of regulatory policy
(1) The Parliament intends that a body or association that the ACMA is satisfied represents internet service providers should develop a single code (industry code) that:
(a) is to apply to internet service providers; and
(b) deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters.
(2) The Parliament intends that an industry code developed, or industry standard determined, under this Part is to be in addition to any codes developed, or standards determined, under Schedule 5 or 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
(3) The Parliament intends that this Part does not, by implication, limit the matters that may be dealt with by any codes developed, or standards determined, under Schedule 5 or 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
(4) The Parliament intends that the ACMA should make reasonable efforts to ensure that either:
(a) an industry code is registered under this Part before Part 3 commences; or
(b) an industry standard is registered under this Part before Part 3 commences.
37 Matters that must be dealt with by industry code and industry standard
Object
(1) The object of this section is to set out the matters to be dealt with by an industry code or industry standard.
Matters that must be dealt with by industry code or industry standard
(2) The Parliament intends that, for internet service providers, there should be:
(a) an industry code or an industry standard that deals with; or
(b) an industry code and an industry standard that together deal with;
the designated internet gambling matters.
Designated alternative access‑prevention arrangements
(3) An industry code or an industry standard may provide that an internet service provider is not required to deal with internet content notified under paragraph 24(1)(b) or section 26 by taking steps to prevent particular end‑users from accessing the content if access by the end‑users is subject to an arrangement that is declared by the code or standard to be a designated alternative access‑prevention arrangement for the purposes of the application of this section to those end‑users.
(4) An industry code developed by a body or association must not declare that a specified arrangement is a designated alternative access‑prevention arrangement for the purposes of the application of this section to one or more specified end‑users unless the body or association is satisfied that the arrangement is likely to provide a reasonably effective means of preventing access by those end‑users to prohibited internet gambling content.
Note: For specification by class, see subsection 33(3AB) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(5) An industry standard determined by the ACMA must not declare that a specified arrangement is a designated alternative access‑prevention arrangement for the purposes of the application of this section to one or more specified end‑users unless the ACMA is satisfied that the arrangement is likely to provide a reasonably effective means of preventing access by those end‑users to prohibited internet gambling content.
Note: For specification by class, see subsection 13(3) of the Legislation Act 2003.
(6) The following are examples of arrangements that could be declared to be designated alternative access‑prevention arrangements:
(a) an arrangement that involves the use of regularly updated internet content filtering software;
(b) an arrangement that involves the use of a filtered internet carriage service.
(7) For the purposes of this Act, if an industry code:
(a) deals to any extent with procedures to be followed by internet service providers in dealing with internet content notified under paragraph 24(1)(b) or section 26; and
(b) makes provision as mentioned in subsection (3);
then:
(c) the code is taken to deal with the matter set out in paragraph 35(b); and
(d) the code is taken to be consistent with subsection (2).
(8) For the purposes of this Act, if an industry standard:
(a) deals to any extent with procedures to be followed by internet service providers in dealing with internet content notified under paragraph 24(1)(b) or section 26; and
(b) makes provision as mentioned in subsection (3);
then:
(c) the standard is taken to deal with the matter set out in paragraph 35(b); and
(d) the standard is taken to be consistent with subsection (2).
Division 4—Industry code
38 Registration of industry code
(1) This section applies if:
(a) the ACMA is satisfied that a body or association represents internet service providers; and
(b) that body or association develops an industry code that applies to internet service providers and deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters; and
(c) the body or association gives a copy of the code to the ACMA; and
(d) the ACMA is satisfied that the code provides appropriate community safeguards for the designated internet gambling matters; and
(e) the ACMA is satisfied that, before giving the copy of the code to the ACMA:
(i) the body or association published a draft of the code and invited members of the public to make submissions to the body or association about the draft within a specified period; and
(ii) the body or association gave consideration to any submissions that were received from members of the public within that period; and
(f) the ACMA is satisfied that, before giving the copy of the code to the ACMA:
(i) the body or association published a draft of the code and invited internet service providers to make submissions to the body or association about the draft within a specified period; and
(ii) the body or association gave consideration to any submissions that were received from internet service providers within that period.
(2) The ACMA must register the code by including it in the Register of industry codes kept under section 53.
(3) A period specified under subparagraph (1)(e)(i) or (1)(f)(i) must run for at least 30 days.
(4) If:
(a) an industry code (the new code) is registered under this Part; and
(b) the new code is expressed to replace another industry code;
the other code ceases to be registered under this Part when the new code is registered.
39 ACMA may request code
(1) If the ACMA is satisfied that a body or association represents internet service providers, the ACMA may, by written notice given to the body or association, request the body or association to:
(a) develop an industry code that applies to internet service providers and deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters; and
(b) give the ACMA a copy of the code within the period specified in the notice.
(2) The period specified in a notice under subsection (1) must run for at least 120 days.
(3) The ACMA must not make a request under subsection (1) unless the ACMA is satisfied that, in the absence of the request, it is unlikely that an industry code would be developed within a reasonable period.
(4) The ACMA may vary a notice under subsection (1) by extending the period specified in the notice.
(5) Subsection (4) does not, by implication, limit the application of subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(6) A notice under subsection (1) may specify indicative targets for achieving progress in the development of the code (for example, a target of 60 days to develop a preliminary draft of the code).
40 Publication of notice where no body or association represents internet service providers
(1) If the ACMA is satisfied that internet service providers are not represented by a body or association, the ACMA may publish a notice in the Gazette stating that, if such a body or association were to come into existence within a specified period, the ACMA would be likely to give a notice to that body or association under subsection 39(1).
(2) The period specified in a notice under subsection (1) must run for at least 60 days.
41 Replacement of industry code
(1) Changes to an industry code are to be achieved by replacing the code instead of varying the code.
(2) If the replacement code differs only in minor respects from the original code, section 38 has effect, in relation to the registration of the code, as if paragraphs 38(1)(e) and (f) had not been enacted.
Note: Paragraphs 38(1)(e) and (f) deal with submissions about draft codes.
42 Compliance with industry code
(1) If:
(a) a person is an internet service provider; and
(b) the ACMA is satisfied that the person has contravened, or is contravening, an industry code that is registered under this Part;
the ACMA may, by written notice given to the person, direct the person to comply with the industry code.
(2) A person must comply with a direction under subsection (1).
Note: For enforcement, see Part 5.
43 Formal warnings—breach of industry code
The ACMA may issue a formal warning if an internet service provider contravenes an industry code registered under this Part.
Division 5—Industry standard
44 ACMA may determine an industry standard if a request for an industry code is not complied with
(1) This section applies if:
(a) the ACMA has made a request under subsection 39(1) in relation to the development of a code that is to:
(i) apply to internet service providers; and
(ii) deal exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters; and
(b) any of the following conditions is satisfied:
(i) the request is not complied with;
(ii) if indicative targets for achieving progress in the development of the code were specified in the notice of request—any of those indicative targets were not met;
(iii) the request is complied with, but the ACMA subsequently refuses to register the code.
(2) The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, determine a standard that applies to internet service providers in relation to the designated internet gambling matters. A standard under this subsection is to be known as an industry standard.
(3) Before determining an industry standard under this section, the ACMA must consult the body or association to whom the request mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) was made.
(5) The Minister may give the ACMA a written direction as to the exercise of its powers under this section.
45 ACMA may determine industry standard where no industry body or association formed
(1) This section applies if:
(a) the ACMA is satisfied that internet service providers are not represented by a body or association; and
(b) the ACMA has published a notice under subsection 40(1); and
(c) that notice states that, if such a body or association were to come into existence within a particular period, the ACMA would be likely to give a notice to that body or association under subsection 39(1); and
(d) no such body or association comes into existence within that period.
(2) The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, determine a standard that applies to internet service providers and deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters. A standard under this subsection is to be known as an industry standard.
(4) The Minister may give the ACMA a written direction as to the exercise of its powers under this section.
46 ACMA may determine industry standard—total failure of industry code
(1) This section applies if:
(a) an industry code that:
(i) applies to internet service providers; and
(ii) deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters;
has been registered under this Part for at least 180 days; and
(b) the ACMA is satisfied that the code is totally deficient (as defined by subsection (7)); and
(c) the ACMA has given the body or association that developed the code a written notice requesting that deficiencies in the code be addressed within a specified period; and
(d) that period ends and the ACMA is satisfied that it is necessary or convenient for the ACMA to determine a standard that applies to internet service providers and deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters.
(2) The period specified in a notice under paragraph (1)(c) must run for at least 30 days.
(3) The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, determine a standard that applies to internet service providers and deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters. A standard under this subsection is to be known as an industry standard.
(4) If the ACMA is satisfied that a body or association represents internet service providers, the ACMA must consult the body or association before determining an industry standard under subsection (3).
(6) The industry code ceases to be registered under this Part on the day on which the industry standard comes into force.
(7) For the purposes of this section, an industry code that applies to internet service providers and deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters is totally deficient if, and only if, the code is not operating to provide appropriate community safeguards in relation to the designated internet gambling matters.
(8) The Minister may give the ACMA a written direction as to the exercise of its powers under this section.
47 ACMA may determine industry standard—partial failure of industry code
(1) This section applies if:
(a) an industry code that:
(i) applies to internet service providers; and
(ii) deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters; and
has been registered under this Part for at least 180 days; and
(b) section 46 does not apply to the code; and
(c) the ACMA is satisfied that the code is deficient (as defined by subsection (7)) to the extent to which the code deals with one of the designated internet gambling matters (the deficient matter); and
(d) the ACMA has given the body or association that developed the code a written notice requesting that deficiencies in the code be addressed within a specified period; and
(e) that period ends and the ACMA is satisfied that it is necessary or convenient for the ACMA to determine a standard that applies to internet service providers and deals with the deficient matter.
(2) The period specified in a notice under paragraph (1)(c) must run for at least 30 days.
(3) The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, determine a standard that applies to internet service providers and deals with the deficient matter. A standard under this subsection is to be known as an industry standard.
(4) If the ACMA is satisfied that a body or association represents internet service providers, the ACMA must consult the body or association before determining an industry standard under subsection (3).
(6) On and after the day on which the industry standard comes into force, the industry code has no effect to the extent to which it deals with the deficient matter. However, this subsection does not affect:
(a) the continuing registration of the remainder of the industry code; or
(b) any investigation, proceeding or remedy in respect of a contravention of the industry code or section 42 that occurred before that day.
(7) For the purposes of this section, an industry code that applies to internet service providers and deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters is deficient to the extent to which it deals with a particular one of the designated internet gambling matters if, and only if, the code is not operating to provide appropriate community safeguards in relation to that matter.
(8) The Minister may give the ACMA a written direction as to the exercise of its powers under this section.
48 Compliance with industry standard
If:
(a) an industry standard that applies to internet service providers is registered under this Part; and
(b) a person is an internet service provider;
the person must comply with the industry standard.
Note: For enforcement, see Part 5.
49 Formal warnings—breach of industry standard
The ACMA may issue a formal warning if an internet service provider contravenes an industry standard registered under this Part.
50 Variation of industry standard
The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, vary an industry standard that applies to internet service providers if it is satisfied that it is necessary or convenient to do so to provide appropriate community safeguards in relation to either or both of the designated internet gambling matters.
51 Revocation of industry standard
(1) The ACMA may, by legislative instrument, revoke an industry standard.
(2) If:
(a) an industry code is registered under this Part; and
(b) the code is expressed to replace an industry standard;
the industry standard is revoked when the code is registered.
Division 6—Industry code and industry standard to be included on a Register
53 Industry code and industry standard to be included on a Register
(1) The ACMA is to maintain a Register in which the ACMA includes:
(a) all industry codes required to be registered under this Part; and
(b) all industry standards; and
(c) all requests made under section 39; and
(d) all notices under section 40; and
(e) all directions under section 42.
(2) The Register may be maintained by electronic means.
(3) The Register is to be made available for inspection on the internet.
Part 5—Complaints system: online provider rules
54 Online provider rules
For the purposes of this Act, each of the following is an online provider rule:
(c) the rule set out in subsection 42(2);
(d) the rule set out in section 48.
55 Compliance with online provider rules
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) an online provider rule is applicable to the person; and
(b) the person engages in conduct; and
(c) the person’s conduct contravenes the rule.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) A person must not contravene an online provider rule that is applicable to the person.
Civil penalty: 75 penalty units.
56 Remedial directions—breach of online provider rules
(1) This section applies if an internet service provider has contravened, or is contravening, an online provider rule.
(2) The ACMA may give the provider a written direction requiring the provider to take specified action directed towards ensuring that the provider does not contravene the rule, or is unlikely to contravene the rule, in the future.
(3) The following are examples of the kinds of direction that may be given to an internet service provider under subsection (2):
(a) a direction that the provider implement effective administrative systems for monitoring compliance with an online provider rule;
(b) a direction that the provider implement a system designed to give the provider’s employees, agents and contractors a reasonable knowledge and understanding of the requirements of an online provider rule, in so far as those requirements affect the employees, agents or contractors concerned.
(4) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is subject to a direction under subsection (2); and
(b) the person engages in conduct; and
(c) the person’s conduct contravenes the direction.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(5) A person must not contravene a direction to which the person is subject under subsection (2).
Civil penalty for contravention of this subsection: 75 penalty units.
57 Continuing offences
(1) A person who contravenes subsection 55(1) or subsection 56(4) commits a separate offence in respect of each day (including a day of conviction for the offence or any later day) during which the contravention continues.
(2) If an offence against this Part is a continuing offence, the maximum penalty for each day that the offence continues is 10% of the maximum penalty that could be imposed in respect of the principal offence.
57A Continuing contravention of civil penalty provisions
(1) A person who contravenes subsection 55(2) or 56(5) engages in a separate contravention of subsection 55(2) or 56(5), as the case may be, in respect of each day during which the contravention occurs (including the day the relevant civil penalty order is made or any later day).
(2) If a contravention of subsection 55(2) or 56(5) is a continuing contravention, the maximum civil penalty for each day that the contravention continues is 10% of the maximum civil penalty that could be imposed in respect of the principal contravention.
58 Formal warnings—breach of online provider rules
The ACMA may issue a formal warning if a person contravenes an online provider rule.
59 Federal Court may order a person to cease supplying internet carriage services
(1) If the ACMA is satisfied that a person who is an internet service provider is supplying an internet carriage service otherwise than in accordance with an online provider rule, the ACMA may apply to the Federal Court for an order that the person cease supplying that internet carriage service.
(2) If the Federal Court is satisfied, on such an application, that the person is supplying an internet carriage service otherwise than in accordance with the online provider rule, the Federal Court may order the person to cease supplying that internet carriage service.
Part 6—Complaints system: protection from civil proceedings
60 Protection from civil proceedings
Civil proceedings do not lie against an internet service provider in respect of anything done by the provider in compliance with:
(a) a code registered under Part 4 of this Act; or
(b) a standard determined under Part 4 of this Act;
in so far as the code or standard deals with the procedures referred to in paragraph 35(b).
Part 7—Complaints system: review of decisions
61 Review of decisions
(1) Applications may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of any of the following decisions made by the ACMA:
(a) a decision under section 42 or 56 to give a direction to an internet service provider;
(b) a decision under section 42 or 56 to vary a direction that is applicable to an internet service provider;
(c) a decision under section 42 or 56 to refuse to revoke a direction that is applicable to an internet service provider.
(2) An application under subsection (1) may only be made by the internet service provider concerned.
(3) An application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of a decision of the ACMA under section 38 to refuse to register a code.
(4) An application under subsection (3) may only be made by the body or association that developed the code.
(5) If the ACMA makes a decision that is reviewable under this section, the ACMA is to include in the document by which the decision is notified:
(a) a statement setting out the reasons for the decision; and
(b) a statement to the effect that an application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of the decision.
Part 7A—Prohibition of advertising of designated interactive gambling services
Division 1—Interpretation: definitions
61AA Definitions
In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:
broadcast means transmit by means of a broadcasting service.
broadcasting service means a service that delivers television programs or radio programs to persons having equipment appropriate for receiving that service, whether the delivery uses the radiofrequency spectrum, cable, optical fibre, satellite or any other means or a combination of those means, but does not include:
(a) a datacasting service; or
(b) a service that delivers programs using the internet, where the delivery does not use the broadcasting services bands.
broadcasting services bands has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
datacast means transmit by means of a datacasting service.
designated interactive gambling service advertisement has the meaning given by Division 2.
designated interactive gambling service provider means a person who provides a designated interactive gambling service.
display includes continue to display.
exempt library means:
(a) a public library; or
(b) a library of a tertiary educational institution; or
(c) a library of an authority of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.
government or political matters means government or political matters relating to any level of government in Australia, and includes any of the following matters:
(a) participation in, association with and communications in relation to any election or appointment to public office;
(b) political views or public conduct relating to activities that have become the subject of political debate;
(c) the performance, conduct, capacity or fitness for office of a person elected or appointed to, or seeking election or appointment to, any public office;
(d) the actions or policies, or proposed actions or policies, of any government in Australia or any Australian political party.
periodical means an issue (however described) of a newspaper, magazine, journal, newsletter, or other similar publication, issues of which are published at regular or irregular intervals.
program has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
public place means a place, or a part of a place, to which the public, or a section of the public, ordinarily has access, whether or not by payment or by invitation (including, for example, a shop, restaurant, hotel, cinema or club).
publish:
(a) in relation to a designated interactive gambling service advertisement, has the meaning given by Division 3; and
(b) in relation to something other than a designated interactive gambling service advertisement, has a meaning equally as broad as it has in relation to a designated interactive gambling service advertisement.
section of the public includes:
(a) the members of a particular club, society or organisation; and
(b) a group consisting only of persons with a common workplace or a common employer.
workplace means premises in which employees or contractors work, other than any part of such premises that is primarily used as a private dwelling.
Division 2—Interpretation: designated interactive gambling service advertisement
61BA Basic meaning of designated interactive gambling service advertisement
(1) For the purposes of this Part, a designated interactive gambling service advertisement is any writing, still or moving picture, sign, symbol or other visual image, or any audible message, or any combination of 2 or more of those things, that gives publicity to, or otherwise promotes or is intended to promote:
(a) a designated interactive gambling service; or
(b) designated interactive gambling services in general; or
(c) the whole or part of a trade mark in respect of a designated interactive gambling service; or
(d) a domain name or URL that relates to a designated interactive gambling service; or
(e) any words that are closely associated with a designated interactive gambling service (whether also closely associated with other kinds of services or products).
(2) This section has effect subject to sections 61BB, 61BC, 61BD, 61BE, 61BF, 61BG and 61BGA.
61BB Exception—political communication
(1) To avoid doubt, if:
(a) something (the advertisement) does not promote, and is not intended to promote, any particular designated interactive gambling service or services; and
(b) the advertisement relates solely to government or political matters;
the advertisement is not a designated interactive gambling service advertisement for the purposes of this Part.
(2) Without limiting paragraph (1)(a), the use in an advertisement of the whole name of a designated interactive gambling service provider does not, of itself, constitute promotion of a designated interactive gambling service or designated interactive gambling services for the purposes of paragraph (1)(a).
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply in relation to the use of a name referred to in that subsection in a way prohibited by regulations made for the purposes of this subsection.
(4) Section 61BA does not apply to the extent (if any) that it would infringe any doctrine of implied freedom of political communication.
61BC Exception—Websites etc. and business documents
Words, signs or symbols that appear:
(a) on the website of a designated interactive gambling service that is provided to customers using an internet carriage service, or on or at an equivalent point of provision of any other designated interactive gambling service; or
(b) as part of the standard wording of an invoice, statement, order form, letterhead, business card, cheque, manual, or other document ordinarily used in the normal course of the business of a designated interactive gambling service provider (whether or not the document is in electronic form);
do not, when so appearing, constitute a designated interactive gambling service advertisement (but this does not prevent a still or moving screen shot of a website or equivalent point of provision referred to in paragraph (a), or a still or moving picture or other visual image of a document referred to in paragraph (b), from being a designated interactive gambling service advertisement).
61BD Exception—premises of providers
Words, signs or symbols that appear in or on land or buildings occupied by a designated interactive gambling service provider do not, when so appearing, constitute a designated interactive gambling service advertisement (but this does not prevent a still or moving picture, or other visual image, of words, signs or symbols that so appear from being a designated interactive gambling service advertisement).
61BE Exceptions—management advertisements etc.
To avoid doubt, none of the following constitutes a designated interactive gambling service advertisement:
(a) the doing of anything that is, or apart from this Part would be, required to be done by any other law of the Commonwealth or by any law of a State or Territory;
(b) an advertisement (for example, an advertisement for staff or calling for tenders), relating to the internal management of the business of a designated interactive gambling service provider, that does not promote a designated interactive gambling service;
(c) the taking of any action to prevent persons becoming victims of fraud or any other dishonest or unethical conduct.
61BF Exception—products or services having the same name as a designated interactive gambling service
(1) If:
(a) apart from this section, something (the advertisement) that relates to a product, or a service, that is not a designated interactive gambling service would, technically, be a designated interactive gambling service advertisement because the name, or part of the name, of the product or service is the same as, or substantially similar to, the name, or part of the name, of:
(i) a designated interactive gambling service; or
(ii) a designated interactive gambling service provider; and
(b) the manufacturer, distributor or retailer of the product, or the provider of the service, is not associated in any way with the designated interactive gambling service provider concerned;
then, despite section 61BA, the advertisement is not a designated interactive gambling service advertisement for the purposes of this Part.
Related bodies corporate taken to be associated with each other
(2) Without limiting the circumstances in which 2 persons would, apart from this subsection, be taken to be associated with each other for the purposes of subsection (1), 2 bodies corporate that are related to each other are taken to be associated with each other for the purposes of that subsection.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), the question whether 2 bodies corporate are related to each other is to be determined in the same way as the question would be determined under the Corporations Act 2001.
61BG Exception—anti‑gambling advertisements
If:
(a) apart from this section, something (the advertisement) would, technically, be a designated interactive gambling service advertisement; and
(b) it is clear from the advertisement that its sole or principal purpose is to discourage the use of gambling services or particular kinds of gambling services;
then, despite section 61BA, the advertisement is not a designated interactive gambling service advertisement for the purposes of this Part.
61BGA Exception—advertisements of a kind specified in the regulations
The regulations may provide that an advertisement of a kind specified in the regulations is not a designated interactive gambling service advertisement for the purposes of this Part.
61BH Definition
In this Division:
words includes abbreviations, initials and numbers.
Division 3—Interpretation: publication of designated interactive gambling service advertisements
61CA Basic meaning of publish a designated interactive gambling service advertisement
(1) For the purposes of this Part, a person publishes a designated interactive gambling service advertisement if the person does any of the following things:
(a) the person includes the advertisement, or something that contains the advertisement, on a website;
(b) the person includes the advertisement in a document (including, for example, a newspaper, magazine, program, leaflet or ticket) that is available, or distributed, to the public or a section of the public;
(c) the person includes the advertisement in a film, video, television program or radio program that is, or is intended to be, seen or heard by the public or a section of the public;
(d) the person:
(i) sells, hires or supplies the advertisement, or something containing the advertisement, to the public or a section of the public; or
(ii) offers the advertisement, or something containing the advertisement, for sale or supply to, or hire by, the public or a section of the public;
(e) the person displays, screens or plays the advertisement, or something that contains the advertisement, so that it can be seen or heard in or from:
(i) a public place; or
(ii) public transport; or
(iii) a workplace;
(f) the person otherwise:
(i) brings the advertisement, or something that contains the advertisement, to the notice of; or
(ii) disseminates the advertisement, or something that contains the advertisement, to;
the public, or a section of the public, by any means (including, for example, by means of a film, video, computer disk or electronic medium).
(2) This section has effect subject to sections 61CB, 61CC, 61CD, 61CE and 61CF.
61CB Publish does not include broadcast or datacast
For the purposes of this Part, the broadcasting or datacasting of a designated interactive gambling service advertisement by a person does not amount to the publication of the advertisement by the person.
61CC Exception—trade communications
For the purposes of this Part, the communication of information that is or includes a designated interactive gambling service advertisement to a group of people all of whom are involved in the provision of designated interactive gambling services, does not, of itself, amount to a publication of the designated interactive gambling service advertisement.
61CD Exception—advertisements in telephone directories
(1) For the purposes of this Part, the publication of the name of a designated interactive gambling service provider in a telephone directory does not, of itself, amount to the publication of a designated interactive gambling service advertisement.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if:
(a) the publication is on the internet; and
(b) the entry for the provider contains a link to a website for the provider that relates to a designated interactive gambling service.
61CE Exception—ordinary activities of exempt libraries
Nothing that a person does for the purposes of the ordinary activities of an exempt library amounts, for the purposes of this Part, to a publication of a designated interactive gambling service advertisement.
61CF Exception—acknowledgments of assistance or support
For the purposes of this Part, the publication of an acknowledgment of assistance or support does not amount to the publication of a designated interactive gambling service advertisement if it complies with regulations made for the purposes of this section that permit the publication of such acknowledgments.
Division 4—Broadcasting or datacasting of designated interactive gambling service advertisements in Australia
61DA Designated interactive gambling service advertisements not to be broadcast or datacast in Australia
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person broadcasts or datacasts a designated interactive gambling service advertisement in Australia; and
(b) the broadcast or datacast is not permitted by section 61DB; and
(c) the broadcast or datacast is not permitted by section 61DC.
Penalty: 120 penalty units.
(1A) A person must not broadcast or datacast a designated interactive gambling service advertisement in Australia if:
(a) the broadcast or datacast is not permitted by section 61DB; and
(b) the broadcast or datacast is not permitted by section 61DC.
Civil penalty: 180 penalty units.
(2) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person authorises or causes a designated interactive gambling service advertisement to be broadcast or datacast in Australia; and
(b) the broadcast or datacast is not permitted by section 61DB; and
(c) the broadcast or datacast is not permitted by section 61DC.
Penalty: 120 penalty units.
(3) A person must not authorise or cause a designated interactive gambling service advertisement to be broadcast or datacast in Australia if:
(a) the broadcast or datacast is not permitted by section 61DB; and
(b) the broadcast or datacast is not permitted by section 61DC.
Civil penalty for contravention of this subsection: 180 penalty units.
61DB Accidental or incidental broadcast or datacast permitted
(1) A person may broadcast or datacast a designated interactive gambling service advertisement if:
(a) the person broadcasts or datacasts the advertisement as an accidental or incidental accompaniment to the broadcasting or datacasting of other matter; and
(b) the person does not receive any direct or indirect benefit (whether financial or not) for broadcasting or datacasting the advertisement (in addition to any direct or indirect benefit that the person receives for broadcasting or datacasting the other matter).
(2) Subsection (1) only has effect for the purposes of this Part.
61DC Broadcast or datacast of advertisements during flights of aircraft
(1) A person may broadcast or datacast a designated interactive gambling service advertisement in an aircraft during a flight of the aircraft unless the flight begins at a place in Australia and is intended to end at another place in Australia.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), each sector of a flight of an aircraft is taken to be a separate flight.
(3) Subsection (1) only has effect for the purposes of this Part.
Division 5—Publication of designated interactive gambling service advertisements in Australia
61EA Designated interactive gambling service advertisements not to be published in Australia
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person publishes a designated interactive gambling service advertisement in Australia; and
(b) the publication is not permitted by section 61EB; and
(d) the publication is not permitted by section 61ED; and
(e) the publication is not permitted by section 61EE; and
(f) the publication is not permitted by section 61EF.
Penalty: 120 penalty units.
(1A) A person must not publish a designated interactive gambling service advertisement in Australia if:
(a) the publication is not permitted by section 61EB; and
(b) the publication is not permitted by section 61ED; and
(c) the publication is not permitted by section 61EE; and
(d) the publication is not permitted by section 61EF.
Civil penalty: 180 penalty units.
(2) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person authorises or causes a designated interactive gambling service advertisement to be published in Australia; and
(b) the publication is not permitted by section 61EB; and
(d) the publication is not permitted by section 61ED; and
(e) the publication is not permitted by section 61EE; and
(f) the publication is not permitted by section 61EF.
Penalty: 120 penalty units.
(2A) A person must not authorise or cause a designated interactive gambling service advertisement to be published in Australia if:
(a) the publication is not permitted by section 61EB; and
(b) the publication is not permitted by section 61ED; and
(c) the publication is not permitted by section 61EE; and
(d) the publication is not permitted by section 61EF.
Civil penalty: 180 penalty units.
(3) For the purposes of this section, a designated interactive gambling service advertisement that is included on a website is taken to be published in Australia if, and only if:
(a) the website is accessed, or is available for access, by end‑users in Australia; and
(b) having regard to:
(i) the content of the website; and
(ii) the way the website is advertised or promoted;
it would be concluded that it is likely that a majority of persons who access the website are physically present in Australia.
61EB Periodicals distributed outside Australia—acts of publication permitted
(1) A person may do, with a periodical that contains a designated interactive gambling service advertisement, something that amounts to publishing the advertisement if the periodical is not principally intended for distribution or use in Australia.
(2) Subsection (1) only has effect for the purposes of this Part.
61ED Accidental or incidental publication permitted
(1) A person may publish a designated interactive gambling service advertisement if:
(a) the person publishes the advertisement as an accidental or incidental accompaniment to the publication of other matter; and
(b) the person does not receive any direct or indirect benefit (whether financial or not) for publishing the advertisement (in addition to any direct or indirect benefit that the person receives for publishing the other matter).
(2) Subsection (1) only has effect for the purposes of this Part.
61EE Publication by person not receiving any benefit permitted
(1) A person may publish a designated interactive gambling service advertisement if:
(a) the publication is not in the course of the provision of designated interactive gambling services; and
(b) the person publishes the advertisement on the person’s own initiative; and
(c) the person does not receive any direct or indirect benefit (whether financial or not) for publishing the advertisement.
(2) Subsection (1) only has effect for the purposes of this Part.
61EF Publication of advertisements during flights of aircraft
(1) A person may publish a designated interactive gambling service advertisement in an aircraft during a flight of the aircraft unless the flight begins at a place in Australia and is intended to end at another place in Australia.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), each sector of a flight of an aircraft is taken to be a separate flight.
(3) Subsection (1) only has effect for the purposes of this Part.
Division 6—Miscellaneous
61FA Failure to broadcast, datacast or publish advertisement not actionable if this Part would be contravened
Civil proceedings do not lie against a person for refusing or failing to broadcast, datacast or publish a designated interactive gambling service advertisement if the broadcast, datacast or publication is prohibited by this Part.
61FD Additional conditions for licences under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
Commercial television broadcasting licence
(1) Each commercial television broadcasting licence is subject to the condition that the licensee will not, in contravention of this Part, broadcast a designated interactive gambling service advertisement.
Commercial radio broadcasting licence
(2) Each commercial radio broadcasting licence is subject to the condition that the licensee will not, in contravention of this Part, broadcast a designated interactive gambling service advertisement.
Community broadcasting licence
(3) Each community broadcasting licence is subject to the condition that the licensee will not, in contravention of this Part, broadcast a designated interactive gambling service advertisement.
Subscription television broadcasting licence
(4) Each subscription television broadcasting licence is subject to the condition that the licensee will not, in contravention of this Part, broadcast a designated interactive gambling service advertisement.
Provision of a broadcasting service under a class licence
(5) The provision by a person of a broadcasting service under a class licence is subject to the condition that the licensee will not, in contravention of this Part, broadcast a designated interactive gambling service advertisement.
Datacasting licence
(6) Each datacasting licence is subject to the condition that the licensee will not, in contravention of this Part, datacast a designated interactive gambling service advertisement.
Definitions
(7) In this section:
class licence has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
commercial radio broadcasting licence has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
commercial television broadcasting licence has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
community broadcasting licence has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
subscription television broadcasting licence has same meaning as in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
Part 8—Miscellaneous
62 Application of Criminal Code
Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code (except Part 2.5) applies to an offence against this Act.
63 Conduct by directors, employees and agents
Body corporate
(1) If, in proceedings for:
(a) an offence against this Act; or
(b) an ancillary offence relating to this Act;
it is necessary to establish the state of mind of a body corporate in relation to particular conduct, it is sufficient to show:
(c) that the conduct was engaged in by a director, employee or agent of the body corporate within the scope of his or her actual or apparent authority; and
(d) that the director, employee or agent had the state of mind.
(2) Any conduct engaged in on behalf of a body corporate by a director, employee or agent of the body corporate within the scope of his or her actual or apparent authority is taken, for the purposes of a prosecution for:
(a) an offence against this Act; or
(b) an ancillary offence relating to this Act;
to have been engaged in also by the body corporate unless the body corporate establishes that the body corporate took reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid the conduct.
Person other than a body corporate
(3) If, in proceedings for:
(a) an offence against this Act; or
(b) an ancillary offence relating to this Act;
it is necessary to establish the state of mind of a person other than a body corporate in relation to particular conduct, it is sufficient to show:
(c) that the conduct was engaged in by an employee or agent of the person within the scope of his or her actual or apparent authority; and
(d) that the employee or agent had the state of mind.
(4) Any conduct engaged in on behalf of a person other than a body corporate by an employee or agent of the person within the scope of his or her actual or apparent authority is taken, for the purposes of a prosecution for:
(a) an offence against this Act; or
(b) an ancillary offence relating to this Act;
to have been engaged in also by the first‑mentioned person unless the first‑mentioned person establishes that the first‑mentioned person took reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid the conduct.
(5) If:
(a) a person other than a body corporate is convicted of an offence; and
(b) the person would not have been convicted of the offence if subsections (3) and (4) had not been enacted;
the person is not liable to be punished by imprisonment for that offence.
State of mind
(6) A reference in subsection (1) or (3) to the state of mind of a person includes a reference to:
(a) the knowledge, intention, opinion, belief or purpose of the person; and
(b) the person’s reasons for the intention, opinion, belief or purpose.
Director
(7) A reference in this section to a director of a body corporate includes a reference to a constituent member of a body corporate incorporated for a public purpose by a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory.
Ancillary offence relating to this Act
(8) A reference in this section to an ancillary offence relating to this Act is a reference to an offence created by section 6 of the Crimes Act 1914 or Part 2.4 of the Criminal Code that relates to this Act.
64 Service of summons or process on foreign corporations—criminal proceedings
(1) This section applies to a summons or process in any criminal proceedings under this Act, where:
(a) the summons or process is required to be served on a body corporate incorporated outside Australia; and
(b) the body corporate does not have a registered office or a principal office in Australia; and
(c) the body corporate has an agent in Australia.
(2) Service of the summons or process may be effected by serving it on the agent.
(3) Subsection (2) has effect in addition to section 28A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
Note: Section 28A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 deals with the service of documents.
(4) In this section:
criminal proceeding includes a proceeding to determine whether a person should be tried for an offence.
64A Civil penalty provisions—formal warnings
The ACMA may issue a formal warning if a person contravenes:
(a) subsection 15(2A); or
(b) subsection 15AA(3); or
(c) subsection 15A(2A); or
(d) subsection 55(2); or
(e) subsection 56(5); or
(f) subsection 61DA(1A); or
(g) subsection 61DA(3); or
(h) subsection 61EA(1A); or
(i) subsection 61EA(2A).
64B Civil penalty provisions—enforcement
Enforceable civil penalty provision
(1) Each civil penalty provision of this Act is enforceable under Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act.
Note: Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act allows a civil penalty provision to be enforced by obtaining an order for a person to pay a pecuniary penalty for the contravention of the provision.
Authorised applicant
(2) For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the ACMA is an authorised applicant in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act.
Relevant court
(3) For the purposes of Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act:
(a) the Federal Court;
(b) the Federal Circuit Court.
Extension to external Territories etc.
(4) Part 4 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to the civil penalty provisions of this Act, extends to:
(a) every external Territory; and
(b) acts, omissions, matters and things outside Australia.
64C Civil penalty provisions—infringement notices
Provisions subject to an infringement notice
(1) The following provisions are subject to an infringement notice under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act:
(a) subsection 15(2A);
(b) subsection 15AA(3);
(c) subsection 15A(2A);
(d) subsection 55(2);
(e) subsection 56(5);
(f) subsection 61DA(1A);
(g) subsection 61DA(3);
(h) subsection 61EA(1A);
(i) subsection 61EA(2A).
Note: Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using infringement notices in relation to provisions.
Infringement officer
(2) For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, a member of the staff of the ACMA authorised, in writing, by the ACMA for the purposes of this subsection is an infringement officer in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).
Relevant chief executive
(3) For the purposes of Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the Chair of the ACMA is the relevant chief executive in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).
(4) The relevant chief executive may, in writing, delegate any or all of his or her powers and functions under Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act to a person who is:
(a) a member of the staff of the ACMA; and
(b) an SES employee or an acting SES employee.
(5) A person exercising powers or performing functions under a delegation under subsection (4) must comply with any directions of the relevant chief executive.
Extension to external Territories etc.
(6) Part 5 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to:
(a) every external Territory; and
(b) acts, omissions, matters and things outside Australia.
64D Civil penalty provisions—injunctions
Enforceable provisions
(1) The following provisions are enforceable under Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act:
(a) subsection 15(2A);
(b) subsection 15AA(3);
(c) subsection 15A(2A);
(d) subsection 55(2);
(e) subsection 56(5);
(f) subsection 61DA(1A);
(g) subsection 61DA(3);
(h) subsection 61EA(1A);
(i) subsection 61EA(2A).
Note: Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act creates a framework for using injunctions to enforce provisions.
Authorised person
(2) For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, the ACMA is an authorised person in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).
Relevant court
(3) For the purposes of Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, each of the following courts is a relevant court in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1):
(a) the Federal Court;
(b) the Federal Circuit Court.
Extension to external Territories etc.
(4) Part 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), extends to:
(a) every external Territory; and
(b) acts, omissions, matters and things outside Australia.
65 Service of notices
In addition to other methods of giving a notice, a notice under this Act may be given by fax.
66 Application of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
The following provisions of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 have effect as if each reference in those provisions to that Act included a reference to this Act:
(a) section 3;
(b) subparagraph 5(1)(b)(ii);
(c) subsection 5(2);
(g) paragraph 168(2)(b);
(h) paragraph 171(2)(a);
(i) section 183;
(j) paragraph 187(2)(b).
67 Additional ACMA function—monitoring compliance with codes and standards
The ACMA’s functions include monitoring compliance with codes and standards registered under Part 4.
68 Register
(1) The ACMA is to maintain a register in which the ACMA may include:
(a) the names of eligible regulated interactive gambling services; and
(b) if the name of an eligible regulated interactive gambling service is included in the register:
(i) the name of the provider of the service; and
(ii) such other information relating to the service as the ACMA considers should be included in the register.
(2) Subparagraph (1)(b)(ii) does not authorise the inclusion of personal information in the register.
(3) The register is to be maintained by electronic means.
(4) The register is to be made available for inspection on the ACMA’s website.
(5) The register is not a legislative instrument.
Liability for damages
(6) The Commonwealth, the ACMA, or an ACMA official, is not liable to an action or other proceeding for damages for, or in relation to, an act or matter in good faith done or omitted to be done:
(a) in the performance or purported performance of any function; or
(b) in the exercise or purported exercise of any power;
conferred on the ACMA by this section.
Review of decisions
(7) Applications may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of a decision of the ACMA not to include the name of an eligible regulated interactive gambling service in the register.
Eligible regulated interactive gambling service
(8) For the purposes of this section, an eligible regulated interactive gambling service is a regulated interactive gambling service that is:
(a) covered by paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of gambling service in section 4; and
(b) not provided in contravention of subsection 15AA(3).
69 Operation of State and Territory laws
This Act is not intended to exclude or limit the operation of a law of a State or Territory to the extent that that law is capable of operating concurrently with this Act.
69A Regulations about unenforceability of agreements relating to illegal interactive gambling services
Agreements
(1) The regulations may provide:
(a) that an agreement has no effect to the extent to which it provides for the payment of money for the supply of an illegal interactive gambling service; and
(b) that civil proceedings do not lie against a person to recover money alleged to have been won from, or paid in connection with, an illegal interactive gambling service.
Deadline for making regulations
(2) The Minister must take all reasonable steps to ensure that regulations are made for the purposes of this section within 6 months after the commencement of Part 2.
Definition
(4) In this section:
agreement means an agreement, whether made orally or in writing.
70 Regulations
The Governor‑General may make regulations prescribing matters:
(a) required or permitted to be prescribed by this Act; or
(b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.
