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Gambling

Public hearings

Public hearings provide people with the opportunity to elaborate on their submissions and to discuss issues with Commissioners in a public forum. Any organisation or person can participate, either to appear and discuss their submissions or to observe the proceedings.

Initial public hearings (7 transcripts)
Location Date Participants Transcripts
Melbourne 26 November 2009
  • Tabcorp: Elmer Funke Kupper and Robert Nason
  • Robert Waterhouse, Gai Waterhouse, Tom Waterhouse and Sam Swanell
  • Regis Control Pty Ltd: Elik Szewach, Lisa Horten and Ian Donald
  • Kildonan Uniting Care: Sue Fraser
  • Macedon Ranges Shire Council: John Letchford and Lorraine Beyer
  • RSL Victoria: Mark Johnson, Mark Sherlock, Brian Cairns, David McLachlan and Bruce Curl
Proceedings (PDF - 240 Kb)
Sydney 1 December 2009
  • Senator Nick Xenophon
  • Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd: Mark Morrissey and Jamie Nettleton
  • Gambling Impact Society NSW: Kate Roberts
  • Tourism and Transport Forum: Evan Hall
  • Racing Industry Consultation Group: Michael Kenny
  • Racing NSW: Alan Brown and Peter V'Landys
  • The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW: Sandra Bailey, Roger Williams and Sophia Lema
  • Exodus Group: Hans Timmers, Bill Crews, Murray McFadgan and Lance Halatau
Proceedings (PDF - 318 Kb)
Sydney 2 December 2009
  • Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC): Brenda Bailey and Elizabeth Simpson
  • Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Australia: Stafford Sanders
  • SmokeFree Australia: Stafford Sanders
Proceedings (PDF - 81 Kb)
Melbourne 7 December 2009
  • John Beagle
  • Victorian Interchurch Gambling Taskforce: Mark Zirnsak
  • Victorian Interchurch Gambling Taskforce and Salvation Army: Brad Halse
  • Betfair Australia: Andrew Twaits and Daniel Hoare
  • Australian Internet Bookmakers Association: Tony Clark
  • ibus Media Limited: Damon Rasheed and Jamie Nettleton
  • Jemal Abdelrehim
Proceedings (PDF - 256 Kb)
Adelaide 8 December 2009
  • Australian Hotels Association (SA): Ian Horne and Wally Woehlert
  • SA Heads of Christian Churches Gambling Taskforce: Helen Carrig and Mark Henley
  • Australian Racing Board: Andrew Harding
  • FamilyVoice Australia: Mrs Roslyn Phillips and Mr David d'Lima
  • Commissioner for Victims' Rights: Michael O'Connell
  • Duty of Care: Sue Pinkerton
  • Relationships Australia (SA): Rosemary Hambledon and Jen Hamer
  • SACOSS: Richard Cannon and Michael McCabe
Proceedings (PDF - 328 Kb)
Brisbane 14 December 2009
  • Maxgaming/Tatts Group: Declan Martschinke and Shane McCarthy
  • Leagues Club Australia and National Rugby League: Peter Turnbull, Tony Murphy, Trent Dixon and Gerard Benedt
  • ClubsQLD: Doug Flockhart and Geoff Wohlsen
  • Australasian Casino Association: Chris Downy and Jerome Fahrer
  • PokieWatch: Paul Bendat
  • Responsible Gaming Networks Pty Ltd: Phillip Ryan
Proceedings (PDF - 378 Kb)
Canberra 15 December 2009
  • UnitingCare Australia: Michael Brown and Mark Henly
  • RSL and Service Clubs Association: Bryan Miller, Graeme Carroll and Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Retd)
  • Charles Livingstone and Richard Woolley
  • Australian Hotels Association: John Whelan
  • Clubs Australia: Peter Newell, Anthony Ball and Josh Landis
  • Australian Bookmakers' Association Pty Ltd: Peter Fletcher and Mick Rolfe
  • Harness Racing Australia: Geoff Want and Andrew Kelly
  • National Horse Racing Alliance: Mr Martin Einfeld (QC)
  • Gaming Technologies Association: Ross Ferrar
  • Australasian Gaming Council: Cheryl Vardon and Nadine Grinblat
Proceedings (PDF - 518 Kb)