Betting Control Act 1954
Casino Control Act 1984
Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987
Liquor Control Act 1988
Racing Penalties (Appeals) Act 1990

Racing and Gaming Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2026

 

 

Racing and Gaming Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2026

Contents

Part 1 — Preliminary

1.Citation1

2.Commencement1

Part 2 — Betting Control Regulations 1978 amended

3.Regulations amended2

4.Regulation 17 amended2

5.Regulation 17A amended3

6.Regulation 17B amended4

Part 3 — Casino Control (Burswood Island) (Licensing of Employees) Regulations 1985 amended

7.Regulations amended5

8.Regulation 6 amended5

Part 4 — Casino Control Regulations 1999 amended

9.Regulations amended6

10.Regulation 4 amended6

11.Regulation 5 amended6

Part 5 — Gaming and Wagering Commission Regulations 1988 amended

12.Regulations amended7

13.Schedule 1 replaced7

Schedule 1 — Prescribed fees

Part 6 — Liquor Control Regulations 1989 amended

14.Regulations amended11

15.Regulation 26 amended11

16.Schedule 3 replaced11

Schedule 3 — Fees

Part 7 — Racing Penalties (Appeals) Regulations 1991 amended

17.Regulations amended18

18.Regulation 4 amended18

 

Betting Control Act 1954
Casino Control Act 1984
Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987
Liquor Control Act 1988
Racing Penalties (Appeals) Act 1990

Racing and Gaming Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2026

Made by the Governor in Executive Council.

Part 1 — Preliminary

1.Citation

These regulations are the Racing and Gaming Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2026.

2.Commencement

These regulations come into operation as follows —

(a)Part 1 — on the day on which these regulations are published on the WA legislation website;

(b)the rest of the regulations — on 1 January 2027.

Part 2 — Betting Control Regulations 1978 amended

3.Regulations amended

This Part amends the Betting Control Regulations 1978.

4.Regulation 17 amended

(1)Delete regulation 17(1) and insert:

 

(1)Fees and charges payable to the Commission are prescribed in the Table.

Table

Item

Description

Fee ($)

1.

On the grant of a permit under section 4A for a designated sporting event

58.50

2.

On an application for the endorsement of a bookmaker’s licence under regulation 14(3) to authorise the licensee to carry on the business of a bookmaker, in relation to an approved event, by means of —

 

 

(a)on‑course telephone betting

83.00

 

(b)on‑course internet betting

383.50

3.

On an application for approval under regulation 37(5) to use a computer betting ledger system

89.50

4.

On an application for a bookmaker’s licence

770.00

5.

On an application for, or for the renewal of, a bookmaker’s employee licence

40.00

6.

On an application for a bookmaker’s manager licence

208.00

7.

On an application for the renewal of a bookmaker’s manager licence

110.00

8.

For an appeal to the Commission in connection with a betting dispute

201.50

9.

On provision of a copy of a transcript of an appeal hearing — for each page

4.00

10.

On applying for the issue of a duplicate licence

40.00

11.

On an application by an offshore betting operator for an exemption

770.00

 

(2)In regulation 17(2) and (3) delete “$128.50.” and insert:

 

$131.50.

 

5.Regulation 17A amended

In regulation 17A(1)(a):

(a)in subparagraph (i) delete “$468;” and insert:

 

$479.50;

 

(b)in subparagraph (ii) delete “$956.50;” and insert:

 

$980;

 

(c)in subparagraph (iii) delete “$1 437.50;” and insert:

 

$1 473;

 

6.Regulation 17B amended

In regulation 17B(1)(a):

(a)in subparagraph (ii) delete “$191 805 — $57.50;” and insert:

 

$196 600 — $58.50;

 

(b)in subparagraph (iii) delete “$191 805 — 0.03%” and insert:

 

$196 600 — 0.03%

 

Part 3 — Casino Control (Burswood Island) (Licensing of Employees) Regulations 1985 amended

7.Regulations amended

This Part amends the Casino Control (Burswood Island) (Licensing of Employees) Regulations 1985.

8.Regulation 6 amended

Amend the provisions listed in the Table as set out in the Table.

Table

Provision

Delete

Insert

r. 6(1)(a)

$525

$538

r. 6(1)(b)

$343

$351.50

r. 6(1a)(a) and (b)

$151

$154.50

r. 6(2)(a)

$362.50

$371.50

r. 6(2)(c)

$59

$60

Part 4 — Casino Control Regulations 1999 amended

9.Regulations amended

This Part amends the Casino Control Regulations 1999.

10.Regulation 4 amended

In regulation 4 delete “$179.” and insert:

 

$183.

 

11.Regulation 5 amended

Delete regulation 5(d) to (f) and insert:

 

(d)surveillance and security;

(e)the responsible service of gambling.

 

Part 5 — Gaming and Wagering Commission Regulations 1988 amended

12.Regulations amended

This Part amends the Gaming and Wagering Commission Regulations 1988.

13.Schedule 1 replaced

Delete Schedule 1 and insert:

 

Schedule 1 — Prescribed fees

[r. 4]

Item

Description

Fee
$

1.

Search of the register for an identified entry

9.50

2.

Copy of extract from register

17.50

3.

Application for a function permit for —

 

 

(a)an item of gaming equipment (r. 18B(2)(a))

40.00

 

(b)a class of gaming equipment (r. 18B(2)(b))

71.00

4.

Application for a permit of a continuing nature for —

 

 

(a)a video lottery terminal (r. 18AA(7))

40.00

 

(b)an item of gaming equipment (r. 18B(2)(a))

76.50

 

(c)a class of gaming equipment (r. 18B(2)(b))

138.00

5.

Application for a function permit for —

 

 

(a)bingo

26.00

 

(b)multiple bingo, for each premises

26.00

 

(c)simultaneous bingo, for each premises

26.00

 

(d)a standard lottery —

 

 

(i)in which the total retail value of the prizes or prize money does not exceed $5 000

40.00

 

(ii)otherwise

89.50

 

(e)a standard lottery of a kind generally known or described as a calcutta

89.50

 

(f)a continuing lottery

18.50

 

(g)gaming (per day authorised) —

 

 

(i)1‑5 tables

273.50

 

(ii)over 5 tables

438.00

 

(h)two‑up —

 

 

(i)by a country race club

183.00

 

(ii)otherwise

273.50

6.

Application for a permit of a continuing nature for —

 

 

(a)bingo

40.00

 

(b)multiple bingo, for each premises

40.00

 

(c)simultaneous bingo, for each premises

40.00

 

(d)a standard lottery, in which the total retail value of prizes or prize money is —

 

 

(i)not more than $5 000

56.50

 

(ii)more than $5 000 but not more than $50 000

138.00

 

(iii)more than $50 000 but not more than $100 000

268.00

 

(iv)more than $100 000 but not more than $200 000

513.00

 

(v)more than $200 000

757.00

 

(e)a standard lottery of a kind generally known or described as a calcutta

183.00

 

(f)a continuing lottery

31.50

 

(g)gaming (per day authorised) —

 

 

(i)1‑5 tables

220.00

 

(ii)6‑10 tables

406.00

 

(iii)over 10 tables

507.50

 

(h)two‑up —

 

 

(i)by a country race club, per day authorised

145.50

 

(ii)otherwise, per day authorised

220.00

7.

Application for approval of premises for —

 

 

(a)a specific function

26.00

 

(b)functions from time to time

89.50

 

(c)permit of a continuing nature

89.50

8.

Issue of a certificate under section 92 relating to —

 

 

(a)multiple bingo

183.00

 

(b)simultaneous bingo

183.00

 

(c)assisting in the conduct of bingo, for hire or reward

183.00

9.

Issue of an approved operator’s certificate

303.50

10.

Issue of a certificate under section 88(5)

383.50

11.

Application to be a licensed supplier

371.50

12.

Approval to operate, or remove money from, gaming equipment

31.50

 

Part 6 — Liquor Control Regulations 1989 amended

14.Regulations amended

This Part amends the Liquor Control Regulations 1989.

15.Regulation 26 amended

In regulation 26(1aa) —

(a)in paragraph (a) delete “$329; or” and insert:

 

$337; or

 

(b)in paragraph (b) delete “$663.” and insert:

 

$679.50.

 

16.Schedule 3 replaced

Delete Schedule 3 and insert:

 

Schedule 3 — Fees

[r. 11, 14ADF, 26 and 27A]

Item

Description

Fee
$

1.

Application for the grant or removal of a hotel licence, nightclub licence, casino liquor licence, special facility licence or liquor store licence

4 232.50

2.

Application for the grant or removal of a small bar licence, club licence, restaurant licence, producer’s licence or wholesaler’s licence

1 084.50

3.

Application for the transfer of a licence —

 

 

(a)lodged under section 82

1 038.50

 

(b)lodged under section 82A(1)

200.00

4.

Licence fee for any licence other than a club restricted licence

714.50

5.

Licence fee for a club restricted licence

350.50

6.

Application for an occasional licence if the anticipated number of patrons is —

 

 

(a)up to 250

63.50

 

(b)between 251 and 500

132.50

 

(c)between 501 and 1 000

273.50

 

(d)between 1 001 and 5 000

1 390.50

 

(e)between 5 001 and 10 000

2 786.50

 

(f)over 10 000

5 587.50

7.

Application for extended trading permit for a period of over 21 days —

 

 

(a)issued for the purpose referred to in section 60(4)(a)

424.50

 

(b)issued for the purpose referred to in section 60(4)(ca) —

 

 

(i)if a condition of the licence limits the maximum number of patrons to 120

65.00

 

(ii)if subparagraph (i) does not apply

580.50

 

(c)issued for the purpose referred to in section 60(4)(e)

424.50

 

(d)issued for the purpose referred to in section 60(4)(h)

424.50

 

(e)issued for the purpose referred to in section 60(4)(ia) —

 

 

(i)if no previous application for that purpose has been made by any licensee in respect of the relevant premises

424.50

 

(ii)if subparagraph (i) does not apply

357.50

 

(f)issued for any other purpose

1 430.00

8.

Application for extended trading permit (in respect of a licence other than a club restricted licence) for a period of 21 days or less if the maximum number of patrons on any day of the period to which the application relates is —

 

 

(a)up to 500

132.50

 

(b)between 501 and 1 000

273.50

 

(c)between 1 001 and 5 000

1 390.50

 

(d)between 5 001 and 10 000

2 786.50

 

(e)over 10 000

5 587.50

9.

Application for extended trading permit (in respect of a club restricted licence) for a period of 21 days or less

51.50

10.

Application for manager’s approval —

 

 

(a)lodged under r. 14ADA(3)

217.00

 

(b)lodged under r. 14ADA(4)(a)

71.00

 

(c)lodged under r. 14ADA(4)(b)

17.50

11.

Application for renewal of manager’s approval —

 

 

(a)lodged under r. 14ADD(3)(a)

195.50

 

(b)lodged under r. 14ADD(3)(b)

152.50

12.

Application for replacement identification card —

 

 

(a)lodged under r. 14ADF(2)(b)(i)

60.50

 

(b)lodged under r. 14ADF(2)(b)(ii)

10.50

13.

Application for approval of person in position of authority —

 

 

(a)under licence other than club licence or club restricted licence

192.50

 

(b)under club licence or club restricted licence

131.50

14.

Application for approval for alteration or redefinition of licensed premises

486.50

15.

Application for a business continuity order under section 87(1)

282.50

16.

Application for duplicate licence

42.00

17.

Application for approval of change of name of licensed premises

88.50

18.

Application to add, vary or cancel condition of licence or permit (other than club restricted licence) —

 

 

(a)for a period of over 21 days

289.50

 

(b)for a period of 21 days or less if the maximum number of patrons on any day of the period to which the application relates is —

 

 

(i)up to 500

132.50

 

(ii)between 501 and 1 000

273.50

 

(iii)between 1 001 and 5 000

1 390.50

 

(iv)between 5 001 and 10 000

2 786.50

 

(v)over 10 000

5 587.50

19.

Application to add, vary or cancel condition of club restricted licence

52.50

20.

Application under section 62(6) to vary any plans or specifications the subject of a condition

337.00

21.

Application for approval of agreement or arrangement

282.50

22.

Application under section 119A for approval to conduct non‑liquor business on licensed premises

268.00

23.

Application under section 152P(4), other than by an occupier of premises, for a liquor restriction declaration in relation to the premises

321.50

24.

Application under section 126A for approval of entertainment for juveniles on licensed premises

76.50

25.

Supply of list of licensed premises, or list of owners of licensed premises, in electronic form

70.00

26.

Supply of address labels for licensed premises

172.50

27.

Supply of approved heading for advertising an application

31.50

28.

Supply of copy of plan — per sheet

31.50 (up to a max. of 252.00)

29.

Supply of certified copy of plan defining licensed premises

47.50

30.

Supply of copy of —

31.50

 

(a)a licence; or

 

 

(b)a permit; or

 

 

(c)a decision of —

 

 

(i)the Director; or

 

 

(ii)the former Liquor Commission; or

 

 

(iii)the former Liquor Licensing Court.

 

31.

Certification of copy of document supplied under item 30

31.50

32.

Supply of copy of documentation, other than that already prescribed — per page

4.00

33.

Search of the database of records of licences — per licence

47.50

34.

Full search of a licence record

60.50

35.

Search of postcodes —

 

 

(a)1 to 10 postcodes

47.50

 

(b)11 or more postcodes

106.00

36.

For each person who is a party to an application under the Act and in relation to whom a background check is sought from the Police Service

179.00

 

Part 7 — Racing Penalties (Appeals) Regulations 1991 amended

17.Regulations amended

This Part amends the Racing Penalties (Appeals) Regulations 1991.

18.Regulation 4 amended

Amend the provisions listed in the Table as set out in the Table.

Table

Provision

Delete

Insert

r. 4(1)(a)

$179

$183

r. 4(1)(b)

$447

$458

r. 4(2)(a)(i)

$170

$174

r. 4(2)(a)(ii)

$284

$291

r. 4(2)

$56

$57

A. O’SULLIVAN, Clerk of the Executive Council

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