Information for online wagering providers
The Australian Government, together with the State and Territory Governments, has introduced the National Consumer Protection Framework for online wagering, a suite of minimum consumer protections for people who gamble online.
Information on the approach to implementing key measures of the National Framework by online wagering service providers:
- BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion RegisterTM
- Consistent Gambling Messaging
- Staff Training
- Activity Statements
- Customer verification
State and Territory links to the rules and regulations
The measures of the National Framework are enacted through existing state and territory regulation, legislation and licensing requirements. Information about the State and Territory Gambling Regulators and the rules and regulations regarding gambling, including online gambling is provided below.
Australian Capital Territory
Regulator: Gambling and Racing Commission
Read more about the Australian Capital Territory rules and regulations for online gambling:
Useful links:
New South Wales
Regulator: Liquor and Gaming NSW
Read more about the New South Wales rules and regulations for online gambling:
Useful links:
Northern Territory
Regulator: Northern Territory Government
Read more about the Northern Territory rules and regulations for online gambling:
Useful links:
- Northern Territory Racing Commission
- Self-Exclusion Provisions
- NT Code of Practice for Responsible Online Gambling 2019
Queensland
Regulator: Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation
Read more about the Queensland rules, regulations and guidance for online gambling:
Useful links:
- Wagering Regulation 1999
- Wagering Rule
- Liquor and gaming – Queensland Government
- Queensland responsible gambling code of practice – Queensland Government
- Wagering licencing – Queensland Government
South Australia
Regulator: SA Government
Read more about the South Australian rules and regulations for online gambling:
Useful links:
- Authorised Betting Regulations 2016
- Guidelines – Systems and procedures to prevent betting by children
- Guidelines – Key responsibilities for authorised betting operators
- Authorised Betting Operations Gambling Code of Practice
Tasmania
Regulator: Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission
Read more about the Tasmania rules and regulations for online gambling:
Useful links:
- Tasmanian Gaming Licence Commission Rules | Treasury and Finance Tasmania
- Responsible Gambling Mandatory Code of Practice for Tasmania
- General Gaming Standards | Treasury and Finance Tasmania
- Training requirements | Treasury and Finance Tasmania
Victoria
Regulator: Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission
Read more about the Victorian rules and regulations for online gambling:
Useful links:
- Gambling Regulations 2015 (Vic)
- NCPF Ministerial Direction
- Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission
- Online and telephone betting | Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission
- Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct | Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission
Western Australia
Regulator: Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Read more about the West Australian rules and regulations for online gambling:
- Betting Control Act 1954
- Gaming and Wagering Act 1987
- Racing Restriction Act 2003
- Racing and Wagering Western Australia Act 2003
- Racing Bets Levy Act 2009
Useful links:
- Racing and Wagering WA – Rules of Wagering 2005
- Racing, gaming and liquor online portal
- Racing and Wagering Western Australia Responsible Code of Practice
Overarching legislation
Read more about the Commonwealth’s rules and regulations for online gambling:
- National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering – National Policy Statement
- Interactive Gambling Act 2001
Related pages
Gambling support
Gambling research
Gambling reforms
State and Territory Regulators of gambling
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