Australian Capital Territory
Unlawful Gambling (Charitable Gaming Fees) Determination 2016 (No 1)
Disallowable Instrument DI2016–155
made under the  
Unlawful Gambling Act, section 48 (Determination of Fees)

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Unlawful Gambling Act 2009 (the Act) prohibits gambling activity unless it is expressly authorised through gaming laws.

This instrument revokes the determination of fees made by Disallowable Instrument DI2015-177 notified on the Legislation Register on 22 June 2015.

Section 48 of the Act provides that the Minister may determine fees for the Act.  This instrument sets out the fee to accompany an application by a charitable organisation to conduct charitable gaming under the Act.

This instrument increases the fee in accordance with Government policy which is based on the Wage Price Index estimates for 2016-17 of 1.6%.  Rounding to the nearest dollar occurs where necessary in relation to the increase.  A comparative table indicating the previous and revised fee is included as an attachment to this Explanatory Statement.

The activity requiring the payment of a fee outlined in this instrument is identical to the activity identified in Disallowable Instrument DI2015-177.

The fee amount is less than the likely cost of processing the application because the purpose of allowing charitable gaming is to provide an additional means of fundraising for charitable organisations.

A determination under section 48 is a disallowable instrument and must be tabled in the Legislative Assembly.

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	
Relevant Section of Act	Description of Matter for which Fee is Payable	Previous Fee	Fee from 
1 July 2016	
48	The fee payable under s48 of the Unlawful Gambling Act 2009 to accompany an application to the ACT Gambling & Racing Commission for approval to conduct a game.
	53.00	54.00