Legislation

The key legislation governing our functions and activities includes the items listed.

• Betting Control Act 1954
• Betting Control Regulations 1978
• Betting Tax Act 2018
• Betting Tax Assessment Act 2018
• Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987
• Racing and Wagering Western Australia Act 2003
• Racing and Wagering Western Australia Regulations 2003
• Racing Bets Levy Act 2009
• Racing Restriction Act 2003
• Taxation Administration Act 2003

In performance of our functions and activities, we comply with the following written laws:

• Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth)
• Competition and Consumer Act 2010
• Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
• Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003
• Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913
• Electoral Act 1907
• Equal Opportunity Act 1984
• Fair Work Act 2009
• Financial Management Act 2006
• Freedom of Information Act 1992
• Gaming and Betting (Contract Securities) Act 1985
• Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth)
• Liquor Control Act 1988
• Long Service Leave Act 1958
• Patents Act 1990
• Procurement Act 2020
• Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003
• Spam Act 2003 (Cth)
• State Records Act 2000
• State Superannuation Act 2000
• Statutory Corporations (Liabilities of Directors) Act 1996
• Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth)
• Unclaimed Money Act 1990
• Work Health and Safety Act 2020
• Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981

The above list is not exhaustive, however represents the legislation that affects the general operation of RWWA.