36EPower to give directions to Melbourne Casino Operator

36E Power to give directions to Melbourne Casino Operator (1) Subject to this section, the special manager may give a written direction to the Melbourne Casino Operator directing the Operator— (a) to take any action specified in the direction; or (b) to refrain from taking any action specified in the direction. (2) The special manager may give a direction under subsection (1) only if the special manager— (a) suspects that there is, or has been, maladministration on the part of the Melbourne Casino Operator; or (b) believes that the direction is in the best interests of the Melbourne Casino Operator or the casino operations of the Operator, having regard to the objectives and purpose of the appointment of the special manager; or (c) believes that the direction is necessary to ensure compliance with any enactment that applies to the Melbourne Casino Operator or casino operations. (3) Subject to subsection (4), the special manager must give the Melbourne Casino Operator written notice of the special manager's intention to give the Operator a direction under this section, affording the Operator an opportunity to make submissions to the special manager, within 3 days after the notice is given, in relation to the proposed direction. (4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the special manager considers that it is not practicable to comply with that subsection because the direction is required as a matter of urgency. S. 36E(5) amended by No. 42/2022 s. 5. (5) If subsection (3) applies and the casino operator makes any submissions within the time referred to in that subsection, the special manager must consider those submissions and decide whether or not to give the direction. (6) The Melbourne Casino Operator must comply with a direction given under this section. S. 36F inserted by No. 54/2021 s. 18.