Wagering Act 1998
sec.48Censuring authority holder
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sec.48 Censuring authority holder
This section applies if, after considering the accepted representations for the show cause notice, the Minister still believes a ground exists to suspend or cancel the wagering authority but— does not believe suspension or cancellation of the authority is warranted; and does not consider it is appropriate to take action under section 49 . This section also applies if the Minister has not given a show cause notice to the authority holder but— believes a ground exists to suspend or cancel the wagering authority; and does not believe the giving of a show cause notice is warranted. The Minister may, by written notice given to the authority holder, censure the holder for a matter relating to the ground for suspension or cancellation. (sec.48-ssec.1) This section applies if, after considering the accepted representations for the show cause notice, the Minister still believes a ground exists to suspend or cancel the wagering authority but— does not believe suspension or cancellation of the authority is warranted; and does not consider it is appropriate to take action under section 49 . (sec.48-ssec.2) This section also applies if the Minister has not given a show cause notice to the authority holder but— believes a ground exists to suspend or cancel the wagering authority; and does not believe the giving of a show cause notice is warranted. (sec.48-ssec.3) The Minister may, by written notice given to the authority holder, censure the holder for a matter relating to the ground for suspension or cancellation.
- (a) does not believe suspension or cancellation of the authority is warranted; and
- (b) does not consider it is appropriate to take action under section 49 .
- (a) believes a ground exists to suspend or cancel the wagering authority; and
- (b) does not believe the giving of a show cause notice is warranted.