It is clear from the report that the situation in Western Australia is broadly similar to that in New South Wales and Victoria, and that there are deficiencies with the casino operator in this state. The royal commission found that the Crown entities are presently not suitable to continue to hold a gaming licence for the Perth Casino, or to be concerned in – or associated with – the organisations and conduct of the Perth Casino operations.
The government accepts this key finding. Similar to reports handed down in New South Wales and Victoria, the royal commission details the remediation activities that Crown will need to implement to become suitable. Again, the government accepts these recommendations, which include establishing an independent monitor to monitor and report on Crown’s progress in implementing these remediation activities.
The report outlines that the remediation should take two years to implement. Importantly, this is about remediation rather than revocation, protecting the jobs of thousands of employees at the casino.