25Regular investigations of casino operator's suitability etc.

25 Regular investigations of casino operator's suitability etc. S. 25(1) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 15), substituted by No. 47/2005 s. 3(1). (1) Not later than 3 years after the commencement of operations in a casino, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 5 years, the Commission must investigate and form an opinion as to each of the following matters— (a) whether or not the casino operator is a suitable person to continue to hold the casino licence; (b) whether or not the casino operator is complying with this Act, the **Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993**, the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003** and the regulations made under any of those Acts; (c) in the case of the Melbourne Casino Operator, whether or not the casino operator is complying with— (i) the transaction documents; and (ii) any other agreements between the Melbourne Casino Operator and the State, or a body representing the State, that impose obligations on the casino operator in relation to gaming; (d) whether or not it is in the public interest that the casino licence should continue in force. S. 25(1A) inserted by No. 47/2005 s. 3(2). (1A) In subsection (1)— S. 25(1A) def. of *Melbourne Casino Operator* repealed by No. 54/2021 s. 12(1). ***transaction documents*** means Transaction Document as defined in the Agreement within the meaning of the **Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993**. S. 25(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 15). (2) The Commission must report its findings and opinion to the Minister, giving reasons for its opinion and must take whatever action it considers appropriate in the light of its findings. S. 25(3) inserted by No. 54/2021 s. 12(2). (3) In a report under subsection (2), the Commission may make any recommendations that the casino operator take or refrain from taking any action in relation to the matters that were the subject of the investigation within the time (if any) specified by the Commission. S. 25(4) inserted by No. 54/2021 s. 12(2). (4) The Commission must give written notice to the casino operator of any recommendations made by the Commission under this section. S. 25A inserted by No. 54/2021 s. 13.