Australian Capital Territory
Racing (Race Field Information Charge) Determination 2010 (No 1)
Disallowable instrument DI2010-–5
made under the 
Racing Act 1999, s61S (Liability to pay race field information charge)

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

1.	The Racing Act 1999 (the Act) enables ACT racing controlling bodies to charge approved licensed wagering operators for the use of their race field information.  The Act also specifies that approved licensed wagering operators will be liable to pay the charge if their assessable turnover for the charge year exceeds an amount determined by the Minister.
2.	Under s61S (4) of the Act, the Minister has the authority to determine, in writing by disallowable instrument an amount.
3.	This instrument sets the amount at $1.5 million.
4.	The charge will be payable monthly for those approved licensed wagering operators who meet the condition stated in section 61S (1) (a).
5.	A one-off payment will be required for those approved licensed wagering operators who meet the condition stated in section 61S (1) (b).
6.	The instrument commences on 1 March 2010.