{"id":"nsw:sl-2024-0441","name":"Gaming and Liquor Administration Regulation 2024","slug":"gaming-and-liquor-administration-regulation-2024","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"441 of 2024","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":174568,"registerId":"nsw-sl-2024-0441-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of regulation\n\n1 Name of regulation\n\n> This regulation is the [Gaming and Liquor Administration Regulation 2024](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2024-0441).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This regulation commences on 1 September 2024.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> This regulation replaces the [Gaming and Liquor Administration Regulation 2016](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2016-0495), which is repealed on 1 September 2024 by the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146), section 10(2).","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> In this regulation—\n> \n> the Act means the [Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-091).\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The Act and the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Administratively reviewable decisions—the Act, s 13A","content":"#### 4 Administratively reviewable decisions—the Act, s 13A\n\n4 Administratively reviewable decisions—the Act, s 13A\n\n> For the Act, section 13A(1), the following applications are prescribed—\n> \n> > (a) an application for the granting, or removal to other premises, of the following under the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090)—\n> > \n> > > (i) a hotel licence,\n> > \n> > > (ii) a club licence,\n> > \n> > > (iii) an on-premises licence relating to a public entertainment venue other than a cinema or theatre,\n> > \n> > > (iv) a packaged liquor licence, other than a packaged liquor licence limited to the sale of liquor by telephone, facsimile, mail order or the internet,\n> \n> > (b) an application for an ongoing extended trading authorisation in relation to a licence specified in paragraph (a), if the authorisation would allow trading after midnight,\n> \n> > (c) an application to vary or revoke a condition imposed by the Authority on a licence specified in paragraph (a)(i)–(iii), if the variation or revocation would allow trading after midnight,\n> \n> > (d) an application under the [Gaming Machines Act 2001](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2001-127), section 34 to increase a gaming machine threshold, if the application must be accompanied by a local impact assessment under that Act, section 35,\n> \n> > (e) an application specified in section 6, if a delegation given by the Authority to a Public Service employee to exercise the Authority’s decision-making function in relation to the application is in force.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons and bodies to whom information may be divulged—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 5 Persons and bodies to whom information may be divulged—the Act, s 17\n\n5 Persons and bodies to whom information may be divulged—the Act, s 17\n\n> For the Act, section 17(2)(b), the persons and bodies listed in Schedule 1 are prescribed.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed delegated decisions—the Act, s 36A","content":"#### 6 Prescribed delegated decisions—the Act, s 36A\n\n6 Prescribed delegated decisions—the Act, s 36A\n\n> For the Act, section 36A(1), definition of reviewable decision, paragraph (d), the following applications are prescribed—\n> \n> > (a) an application under the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090) for the following—\n> > \n> > > (i) the granting, or removal to other premises, of a small bar licence,\n> > \n> > > (ii) the granting of an on-premises licence relating to a restaurant, if the application is made in conjunction with an application for endorsement of the licence under the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090), section 24(3),\n> > \n> > > (iii) the removal to other premises of a small bar licence relating to a restaurant,\n> > \n> > > (iv) the granting, or removal to other premises, of an on-premises licence relating to a karaoke bar, catering service or vessel,\n> > \n> > > (v) the granting of a producer/wholesaler licence, if the application is made in conjunction with an application for endorsement of the licence under the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090), section 50,\n> > \n> > > (vi) the removal to other premises of a producer/wholesaler licence,\n> > \n> > > (vii) the granting, or removal to other premises, of a packaged liquor licence subject to a condition that the licensee may only sell liquor by telephone, facsimile, mail order or the internet,\n> \n> > (b) an application under the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090) for an extended trading authorisation in relation to a licence specified in paragraph (a), if the authorisation would allow trading after midnight on a regular basis.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to Authority to review certain decisions—the Act, s 36A","content":"#### 7 Application to Authority to review certain decisions—the Act, s 36A\n\n7 Application to Authority to review certain decisions—the Act, s 36A\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 36A(2), an application for review must—\n> > \n> > > (a) be made within 28 days after the day on which—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) for a reviewable decision made by the Secretary—the decision was made, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) for another reviewable decision—notice of the decision was published on the Department’s website, and\n> > \n> > > (b) specify the grounds on which the application for review is made, and\n> > \n> > > (c) if the reviewable decision was provided in writing to the review applicant—be accompanied by a copy of the decision, and\n> > \n> > > (d) be accompanied by—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) for an application for review of a delegated decision made under the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090), if the review applicant was also the original applicant—a fee of an amount equivalent to the fee specified in the regulations made under that Act for making the original application, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) for an application for review of a delegated decision made under the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090), if the review applicant was not the original applicant—a fee of $100, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) for any other application—a fee of $500.\n> \n> > (2) As soon as practicable after making the application for review, the review applicant must give a copy of the application for review to the original decision-maker.\n> \n> > (3) In this section—\n> > \n> > delegated decision has the same meaning as in the Act, section 36A(1)(d).\n> > \n> > original applicant means the person who applied for the decision the subject of an application for review under the Act, section 36A(2).\n> > \n> > review applicant means the person applying for a review under the Act, section 36A(2).","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decisions that must be published—the Act, s 36C","content":"#### 8 Decisions that must be published—the Act, s 36C\n\n8 Decisions that must be published—the Act, s 36C\n\n> The following decisions are prescribed—\n> \n> > (a) a decision of the Authority under the Act, section 36A in relation to a reviewable decision within the meaning of that section,\n> \n> > (b) a decision of the Secretary under the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090), section 81,\n> \n> > (c) a decision of the Authority under the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090), section 82, 84, 141 or 154,\n> \n> > (d) a decision of the Authority under the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090) relating to the granting of a licence, authorisation or approval to which the full notification application, within the meaning of the regulations made under that Act, relates,\n> \n> > (e) a decision of the Authority made in relation to an application specified in section 6,\n> \n> > (f) a decision of the Authority made by a designated Public Service employee acting under a delegation given by the Authority in relation to an application specified in section 6,\n> \n> > (g) a decision of the Authority in relation to an application specified in section 4(c)–(e).","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Penalty notices—the Act, s 46","content":"#### 9 Penalty notices—the Act, s 46\n\n9 Penalty notices—the Act, s 46\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 46(2), offences against the following provisions of the Act are prescribed penalty notice offences—\n> > \n> > > (a) section 34(1),\n> > \n> > > (b) section 34(4),\n> > \n> > > (c) section 34A(4).\n> \n> > (2) For the Act, section 46(4), the prescribed amount is $1,100.\n> \n> **s 9:** Am 2026 (8), Sch 2\\[1\\].","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Savings","content":"#### 10 Savings\n\n10 Savings\n\n> An act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the [Gaming and Liquor Administration Regulation 2016](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2016-0495), had effect under that regulation continues to have effect under this regulation.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Persons and bodies to whom information may be divulged","content":"# Schedule 1 Persons and bodies to whom information may be divulged\n\nSchedule 1 Persons and bodies to whom information may be divulged\n\nsection 5\n\n**sch 1:** Am 2026 (8), Sch 2\\[2\\] \\[3\\].","sortOrder":11}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation replaces the 2016 instrument but contains a savings clause preserving acts and effects that existed immediately before repeal, so the core scope remains continuity rather than wholesale change. The instrument updates procedural details—review timeframes and fees, publication obligations, specified reviewable and delegated decision categories, a widened list of authorised information recipients, and a prescribed penalty amount (with later amendment references)—which adjust administrative practice without removing previously effective regulatory coverage."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-references to multiple Acts (Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007, Liquor Act 2007, Gaming Machines Act 2001, etc.) increasing interpretative dependencies","Multiple categories of licences and authorisations with different review and delegation rules (hotel, club, small bar, on‑premises, packaged liquor, producer/wholesaler, extended trading)","Detailed procedural requirements for review applications (28‑day limit, grounds, copy to original decision‑maker) and tiered fees depending on applicant status","Publication obligations specifying a range of decision types that must be published","Prescribed penalty notice offences with a specified monetary amount (and later amendment references)","A broad schedule authorising information sharing with many named domestic and international bodies, adding data‑flow and privacy considerations","Savings clause preserving prior regulation effects while the instrument replaces an earlier regulation (transition complexity)","Delegation and review interactions (delegated decisions, review of delegations) creating layered decision‑making pathways"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation replaces the 2016 rules from 1 September 2024 and sets the administrative mechanics for gaming and liquor licensing: which licence applications and delegated decisions are eligible for review, time limits and fees for review applications, which decisions must be published, permitted recipients of disclosed information, and prescribed penalty notice offences and amounts. It affects licence applicants, licensees, the Authority, departmental delegates and a wide list of domestic and overseas agencies; it matters because it changes who pays fees, who decides reviews, and how information and penalties are handled."},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available metadata, there is no evidence of scope change from the regulation's original intent. The January 2026 update appears to be an administrative amendment rather than a substantive expansion or contraction of the regulation's purpose. The regulation remains focused on the administration of gaming and liquor oversight in NSW, consistent with its title and parent legislative framework."},"complexity_factors":["Only metadata and status information is available — the substantive provisions of the regulation are not included in the provided text, making full analysis impossible","The regulation sits within a layered legislative framework (subordinate regulation under a parent Act), which requires understanding of how the two interact","Two point-in-time versions exist (August 2024 and January 2026), meaning rules may have changed and users must identify which version applies to their situation","Gaming and liquor law in NSW involves multiple overlapping Acts and regulators, adding contextual complexity even if this specific document appears straightforward","Staged repeal mechanism under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989 adds a procedural layer that practitioners must track"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the administrative rules for operating and regulating gaming (e.g. poker machines, casinos) and liquor licences in NSW, affecting licence holders, applicants, venue operators, regulators and the public. The provided document contains only metadata, not the substantive rules. It commenced 30 Aug 2024, updated 21 Jan 2026, and is scheduled for automatic repeal on 1 Sep 2029, making it a key procedural framework for high‑risk industries."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation appears consistent with its original purpose as an administrative machinery provision supporting the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007. It replaces the 2016 version with updated cross-references and entities but does not expand beyond the core functions of prescribing reviewable decisions, delegation parameters, information sharing, and administrative procedures."},"complexity_factors":["Heavy cross-referencing to multiple Acts (Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007, Liquor Act 2007, Gaming Machines Act 2001, Subordinate Legislation Act 1989)","Nested definitions and conditional logic in sections 4 and 6 distinguishing between different licence types and application scenarios","Multiple fee tiers in section 7 based on whether the review applicant was the original applicant and which Act applies","Schedule 1 contains 40+ specific entities across 7 jurisdictions (NSW, other Australian states/territories, New Zealand, Great Britain, USA, Canada, Singapore) without grouping by function","Section 8 requires tracking which decisions must be published by cross-referencing back to sections 4, 6 and various Liquor Act sections","Amendment notes (e.g., 'Am 2026 (8)') indicate the instrument is subject to future change, creating temporal complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the administrative rules for how the NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (the Authority) and the Secretary handle liquor and gaming licence applications in New South Wales.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Lists which licence applications can be reviewed** if someone disagrees with a decision — including hotel licences, club licences, packaged liquor licences, and gaming machine applications that need a local impact assessment.\n- **Sets out which smaller decisions can be delegated** to public servants rather than decided by the Authority itself — such as small bar licences, restaurant licences, and karaoke bar licences.\n- **Creates a review process** where people can ask the Authority to reconsider certain delegated decisions, including time limits (28 days), fees ($100–$500 depending on the case), and what must be included in the application.\n- **Requires certain decisions to be published** on the Department's website for transparency.\n- **Specifies who the Authority can share information with** — a long list of NSW government agencies, interstate and international gambling regulators, and law enforcement bodies.\n- **Sets penalty notice amounts** ($1,100) for specific offences under the parent Act.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- People and businesses applying for liquor licences (hotels, clubs, bars, restaurants)\n- Gaming machine operators seeking to increase their machine numbers\n- Public servants who make delegated decisions\n- Other regulators who receive information from the Authority\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis regulation determines how transparent and reviewable the licensing process is. It balances efficiency (letting public servants handle routine applications) with accountability (allowing reviews and requiring publication of significant decisions). The information-sharing provisions help combat problem gambling, money laundering, and regulatory arbitrage across jurisdictions."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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