Section 96: Gaming machine technical operating licence
293.Without prejudice to other condition-making powers, the Commission may establish, or authorise others to establish on its behalf, standards in respect of systems and processes used for the manufacture, supply, installation, adaptation, maintenance or repair of a gaming machine, or software for use in a gaming machine (subsection (1)). These standards must be consistent with the rules concerning gaming machines contained in Part 10 (subsection (2)).
294.These standards may cover technical matters about the functioning of the machines. Under subsection (3) they may also cover matters such as the nature of the gambling involved, the way in which the results are presented or determined, and the nature of the information displayed on the machine. This is intended to be used, in particular, to provide standards which discourage repetitive play and protect children.
295.The Commission can enforce these standards through licence conditions, including the testing of the operator’s systems on application, and from time to time.