Approaches to combat money laundering through gambling,specifically poker machines,will be a central theme of March’s state election.
NSW Crime Commissioner Michael Barnes says a mandatory cashless gaming card will only threaten the viability of pubs and clubs if their business model is predicated on the proceeds of crime.
Connections between club employees and suspected criminals were among the findings of an investigation into money laundering.
And she’s not the only one reaching for the public till.
The workplace regulator,SafeWork NSW,faces allegations that it failed to protect workers from serious injuries and death and its inspectors were subjected to political interference.
Some customers who are on month-to-month plans can exit without charge,but the telco is not waiving fees for people on long-term contracts.
Gambling whistleblower Troy Stolz was stunned to be asked to present at the annual conference of the gambling industry’s favourite research group. Then just as suddenly,the invitation was whisked away.
New texts from Optus have triggered further confusion following the cyberattack. The digital minister and banks explain what you need to do – and not do – now.
Dominic Perrottet said destructive gambling was a scourge on society and called on ClubsNSW to take its “moral responsibility” seriously.
Only 16,000 Optus customers across the state will need a replacement driver’s licence,compared with 1.2 million in Victoria and Queensland.
The telco’s customers have complained they have not been allowed to change their driver’s licence despite the risk of fraud after the massive cyberattack.