Tasmania

ROCKLIFF ROLLING OUT MANDATORY PRE-COMMITMENT IN VENUES

Posted on September 19th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
A shock announcement has the spectre of pre-commitment in gaming rooms back on the floor, after the Rockliff Liberals in Tasmania outlined the upcoming scheme to reduce money through poker machines. People will be required to use a mandatory cashless

INCREASED RSA AND ATM RESTRICTIONS FOR TASSY PUBS

Posted on April 23rd, 2018 by Jane Louise
Following the people’s referendum on pokies in March, the Tasmanian government has responded to critics’ pressure by putting further restrictions on operators. On 1 May a review of the Responsible Gambling Mandatory Code of Practice for Tasmania comes into effect.

PADDY WAGON COP SHOP PUB OPENS TO LEGAL OMENS

Posted on October 7th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
New Irish pub Paddy Wagon has opened on the site of the old Glenorchy cop shop, greeted with warnings from the Premier about cutting the number of poker machines in the State. Extensive renovations have transformed the nondescript brick building

ANOTHER STATE RAMPS UP LICENSING LAWS

Posted on August 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Tough new laws come into effect next week in Tasmania, aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related incidents in the State. Starting 1 September there are new rules and penalties for patrons and licensees, most notably the use of ‘Barring