TT-Line – EGMs
I want to understand what sort of planning the board is making for potential changes to the operating framework.
I want to understand what sort of planning the board is making for potential changes to the operating framework.
There are currently negotiations taking place between Mr Gutwein, Mr Ferguson and representatives for the Farrell family.
Yesterday the treasurer confirmed that the government are in negotiations with the Federal Group about the casino tax rates that will apply.
Minister Ferguson confirmed in Budget Estimates profound social harm caused by pokies is set to continue, despite legislation being delayed.
There are social welfare advocates who have said that policy will cause enormous social and economic harm.
Tasmania’s pubs, clubs and casinos reopened their doors to patrons, including long suffering gambling addicts who’ve had a three month reprieve.
It is reckless negligence towards at-risk people for poker machine venues to continue to operate EGMs during a lethal, global pandemic.
The Federal Group appears not to fully grasp the deadly seriousness of the health risk within their pokies venues.
The Liberals' plan for the future of gambling in Tasmania released last yesterday afternoon will entrench social harm for two decades to come.
In his first statement as Premier, Mr Gutwein said he wanted a more compassionate Tasmania, where no one gets left behind.