8BSubstantial changes in state of affairs of associates—the Act, s 42F

#### 8B Substantial changes in state of affairs of associates—the Act, s 42F 8B Substantial changes in state of affairs of associates—the Act, s 42F > > (1) For the Act, section 42F(4), definition of substantial change, the following changes in a close associate’s state of affairs are prescribed as substantial— > > > > > (a) the refusal by a relevant regulator of an application made by the close associate for a licence or other authorisation, > > > > > (b) the suspension or cancellation by a relevant regulator of a licence or other authorisation held by the close associate, > > > > > (c) the taking of disciplinary action by a relevant regulator in relation to the close associate, > > > > > (d) the commencement, discontinuation, settlement or finalisation of civil proceedings in relation to the close associate, other than matters that are not reasonably likely to affect whether the close associate is a suitable person to be concerned in or associated with the management and operation of a casino, having regard to the matters specified in the Act, section 42D(3), > > > > > > Example— > > > > > > Civil proceedings involving industrial relations or workers compensation matters may not be reasonably likely to affect whether the close associate is a suitable person. > > > > > (e) the commencement, discontinuation or finalisation of criminal proceedings in relation to the close associate, > > > > > (f) the commencement, discontinuation or finalisation of an inquiry, investigation, examination or similar process, in relation to the close associate, by a law enforcement agency within the meaning of the Act, section 149, > > > > > (f1) the commencement, discontinuation or finalisation of an investigation or similar process by the casino operator in relation to the conduct of the close associate, > > > > > (g) any other change that may affect whether the close associate is a suitable person to be concerned in or associated with the management and operation of a casino, having regard to the matters specified in the Act, section 42D(3). > > > (2) In this clause— > > > > relevant regulator means the following— > > > > > (a) the NICC, > > > > > (b) the Authority, > > > > > (c) a casino, gaming, wagering or liquor regulator in another jurisdiction, including a jurisdiction outside of Australia. > > **cl 8B:** Ins 2022 (782), Sch 1\[2\]. Am 2024 (374), Sch 1\[2\]–\[4\].