16Powers of Commission

16 Powers of Commission The Commission has the following powers: (a) to cause the Director to investigate or research matters relating to the administration or operation of this Act, the racing and wagering industries or the conduct of licensees; (b) to determine applications under this Act and to issue licences in accordance with this Act; (c) to determine positions or functions that require a key person (d) to give directions to control bodies in the Territory and to licensees; (e) to make guidelines for the effective regulation of the racing and wagering industries; (f) to issue rules for novelty wagers, declare sporting events and prohibit contingencies in relation to a sporting event;

Racing and Wagering Act 2024 13 (g) to enter into agreements, memorandums of understanding and other arrangements with national and international regulators and authorities in the racing and wagering industries; (h) to determine complaints and take disciplinary action under this Act; (i) to hold hearings and establish procedures and rules for those hearings; (j) to direct licensees to implement consumer protection and harm minimisation measures related to the racing and wagering industries; (k) to provide educational and informative materials to licensees and the public regarding the operation of this Act and compliance with its provisions; (l) exercise any other power given to the Commission under this Act.