Australian Capital Territory
Race and Sports Bookmaking (Operation of Sports Bookmaking Venues) Direction 2005 (No 2)
Disallowable instrument DI2005—48
made under the
Race and Sports Bookmaking Act 2001, s 22 (Directions for operation of sports bookmaking venues)

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Race and Sports Bookmaking Act 2001 (the Act) governs the activities of sports bookmakers in the Australian Capital Territory.

Part 3 of the Act provides for the conduct and control of sports bookmaking.  In particular, section 22 of the Act provides that the Commission may give written directions for the operation of a sports bookmaking venue.

This Disallowable Instrument revokes direction DI2005-11.  The following table lists the amendments that have occurred in comparison to previous instrument No. DI2005-11:

Reference	Instrument DI2005-11	Amendment 
	
Part B 1.1.1	The Canberra Comets cricket team participates in matches in the Mercantile Cup, one day cricket competition;  and	Deleted	
Part C 1.1.2	A home game is played during the ACT Brumbies participation in the Super 12 competition	A home game is played during the Brumbies participation in the Super 12 competition	
Part C 1.1.3	The ACT Brumbies play a touring international Rugby team at Canberra Stadium	The Brumbies play a touring international Rugby team at Canberra Stadium	
Part C 1.1.3	A home game is played during the Canberra Cosmos participation in the National Soccer League	Deleted	

The amendments are technical in nature and reflect the correct sporting events for each venue.