REGULATION IN AUSTRALIA
and other fees paid by the operators.
2027; however, no clarity has been given at the time of writing as to how these laws will balance between the ACMA’s powers and the privacy of individuals. Conclusion The above analysis demonstrates that, in trying to balance the interests of all industry stakeholders, the Government has failed to adequately address stakeholders’ interests and has left both sides of the debate unsatisfied with its Response. Further clarity will undoubtedly be provided as the Bill progresses through Parliament; however, until then, stakeholders will be left to quarrel about the future of gambling regulation in Australia.
The same is true for the prohibition of online keno providers. 20 The outright prohibition of online keno means that the revenue that state regulators derive from these operators will disappear. This is not to mention the fact that online keno providers will no longer be able to rely on their Australian revenue which could seriously compromise their continuing profitability. Finally, there will likely be significant privacy concerns associated with the ACMA’s new ability to partner with banks to block transactions to illegal operators, which the Bill fails to consider. It is possible that these matters will be addressed before the legislation comes into force in January
JAMIE NETTLETON Partner, Addisons
For more information contact jamie.nettleton@addisons.com +61 2 8915 1030
BRODIE CAMPBELL Senior Associate, Addisons
JAK YASUDA Solicitor, Addisons
20 Australian Government, ‘Review into the Regulation of Online Keno and Foreign-Matched Lotteries’ (January, 2026)
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