Gaming and Racing Policy


The Liquor, Racing and Gaming Policy Unit is responsible for providing advice and support to the ACT Government on gaming and racing policy including harm prevention, as well as developing policy and regulation of the sale of alcohol.

The Unit has responsibility for developing policy reform and legislation on a range of ACT gaming laws in relation to gaming machines, wagering, racing, lotteries, unlawful gambling and the casino.

The Unit provides secretariat support for the Diversification and Sustainability Support Fund Advisory Board (DSSFAB), the Joint Racing Industry and Government Committee (JRIGC), the Liquor Advisory Board (LAB) and the Community Clubs Ministerial Advisory Council (CCMAC).

  • The DSSFAB provides advice and recommendations to the Attorney-General on expenditure from the Diversification and Sustainability Support Fund which assists clubs to diversify away from electronic gaming machine revenue. Applications for a new round of Tier 2 funding due to open in the latter half of 2024 for a period of six weeks..
  • The JRIGC has been established to focus on the development and sustainability of racing in the ACT.
  • The CCMAC was formed in May 2021 and performs an advisory role for the ACT Government, with the purpose of building a long term, sustainable clubs sector in the ACT.

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Regulation of Gaming and Racing

The ACT Gambling and Racing Commission is an independent body established under section 5 of the Gambling and Racing Control Act 1999.

The Commission has responsibility for the administration of gaming laws, research on the impact of gaming on the community and control, supervision and regulation of gaming and racing in the Territory.

Enquiries in relation to the regulation of gaming and racing should contact the Commission on 6207 0359 or using the online enquiry form available from the Commission’s website.

ACT Gambling Support Service offers a free and confidential helpline on 1800 858 858 or visit the website here.