Amity provides free, confidential counselling, support and information to people affected by gambling. Services are free and confidential.
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- Territory Treasury ('Northern Territory') AND the AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY as represented by and acting through the. ACT Gambling and Racing Commission ('ACT') PREAMBLE: The objectives of this Memorandum of Understanding are: (a) to record the terms on which the Parties have agreed to establish the National Gambling Research Program which.
- Way, the nature and exte nt of the connection be tween illega l gambling busine sses and organize d crime can be docu mented thro ugh facts, rath er than percep tions or anec dotes.
- Members are encouraged to call Hospitality NT Office on (08) 8981 3650 to discuss any query you have. Our office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm, or email: admin@hospitalitynt.com.au or visit our Darwin Office - 20/24 Cavenagh St.
Amity provides free, confidential counselling, support and information to people affected by gambling. Services include:
- professional support for individuals who experience problems with their gambling
- professional support for friends and family of individuals who experience problems with gambling
Amity can assist you to:
- understand your motivations to gamble
- apply strategies for coping with the urge to gamble
- assist you through the process of behaviour change
We offer face-to-face, email and phone counselling and information services.
Amity is located at 155 Stuart Highway, Parap in Darwin. The phone number is (08) 8944 6565.
The Gambling Harm Minimisation and Education Program is funded by the NT Government through the Community Benefit Fund Program.
24/7 Gambling services in NT
1800 858 858 - 24 Hr Toll Free helpline
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Email counselling: habitwise@amity.org.au
A range of help resources at Amity
Self-exclusion
A generic form of self-exclusion has been developed for use by Northern Territory gambling providers (NB: casinos have specific provisions in place). Procedures with clear, supporting documentation are available and application forms for self-exclusion are available at the venue reception, within the gambling area, adjacent to the gambling products and/or on the website. Gambling providers have to offer customers who seek self-exclusion and/or express a concern that they have a gambling problem, contact information for appropriate counselling agencies.
- Self exclusion from a sports bookmaker.
- Introduction
Introduction
The Northern Territory Racing Commission is established under the Racing and Betting Act 1983.
Under section 3A the objects of the Act are to:
- promote probity and integrity in racing and betting in the Territory
- maintain the probity and integrity of persons engaged in racing and betting in the Territory
- promote fairness, integrity and efficiency in the operations of persons engaged in racing and betting in the Territory
- reduce any adverse social impact of betting.
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The commission also conducts investigations into the operation of bookmakers and deals with disputes. If you are unhappy with a bookmaker go to the Northern Territory Government website to make a complaint.
Powers and functions
The commission's powers and functions are set out under sections 17 and 18 of the Racing and Betting Act.
The commission conducts investigations into the operation of bookmakers and deals with disputes between punters and bookmakers.
Members
The chairperson and four to five general members are appointed by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice for up to three years.
Members are selected for their Northern Territory racing industry knowledge and experience. The members are:
- Alastair Shields (chairperson)
- Allan McGill
- Amy Corcoran
- Cindy Bravos
- James Pratt.
Meeting dates
Below are the commission 2021 meeting dates:
- Tuesday 2 February 2021
- Tuesday 2 March 2021
- Thursday 8 April 2021
- Thursday 6 May 2021
- Tuesday 1 June 2021
- Tuesday 6 July 202
- Thursday 5 August 2021
- Thursday 2 September 2021
- Tuesday 5 October 2021
- Thursday 4 November 2021
- Thursday 2 December 2021
Please note: The close off period for matters to be tabled is two weeks before the meeting date. Notification of decisions are subject to settlement of the meeting minutes. Notifications should be available one week after the scheduled date.
Contact
Northern Territory Racing Commission
Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Level 3, NAB Building
71 Smith Street
Darwin NT 0800
PO Box 1154
Darwin NT 0801
Phone: 08 8999 1800
racing.commission@nt.gov.au
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Amity provides free, confidential counselling, support and information to people affected by gambling. Services include:
- professional support for individuals who experience problems with their gambling
- professional support for friends and family of individuals who experience problems with gambling
Amity can assist you to:
- understand your motivations to gamble
- apply strategies for coping with the urge to gamble
- assist you through the process of behaviour change
We offer face-to-face, email and phone counselling and information services.
Amity is located at 155 Stuart Highway, Parap in Darwin. The phone number is (08) 8944 6565.
The Gambling Harm Minimisation and Education Program is funded by the NT Government through the Community Benefit Fund Program.
24/7 Gambling services in NT
1800 858 858 - 24 Hr Toll Free helpline
Gambling Disputes Ntd
Email counselling: habitwise@amity.org.au
A range of help resources at Amity
Self-exclusion
A generic form of self-exclusion has been developed for use by Northern Territory gambling providers (NB: casinos have specific provisions in place). Procedures with clear, supporting documentation are available and application forms for self-exclusion are available at the venue reception, within the gambling area, adjacent to the gambling products and/or on the website. Gambling providers have to offer customers who seek self-exclusion and/or express a concern that they have a gambling problem, contact information for appropriate counselling agencies.
- Self exclusion from a sports bookmaker.
- Introduction
Introduction
The Northern Territory Racing Commission is established under the Racing and Betting Act 1983.
Under section 3A the objects of the Act are to:
- promote probity and integrity in racing and betting in the Territory
- maintain the probity and integrity of persons engaged in racing and betting in the Territory
- promote fairness, integrity and efficiency in the operations of persons engaged in racing and betting in the Territory
- reduce any adverse social impact of betting.
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The commission also conducts investigations into the operation of bookmakers and deals with disputes. If you are unhappy with a bookmaker go to the Northern Territory Government website to make a complaint.
Powers and functions
The commission's powers and functions are set out under sections 17 and 18 of the Racing and Betting Act.
The commission conducts investigations into the operation of bookmakers and deals with disputes between punters and bookmakers.
Members
The chairperson and four to five general members are appointed by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice for up to three years.
Members are selected for their Northern Territory racing industry knowledge and experience. The members are:
- Alastair Shields (chairperson)
- Allan McGill
- Amy Corcoran
- Cindy Bravos
- James Pratt.
Meeting dates
Below are the commission 2021 meeting dates:
- Tuesday 2 February 2021
- Tuesday 2 March 2021
- Thursday 8 April 2021
- Thursday 6 May 2021
- Tuesday 1 June 2021
- Tuesday 6 July 202
- Thursday 5 August 2021
- Thursday 2 September 2021
- Tuesday 5 October 2021
- Thursday 4 November 2021
- Thursday 2 December 2021
Please note: The close off period for matters to be tabled is two weeks before the meeting date. Notification of decisions are subject to settlement of the meeting minutes. Notifications should be available one week after the scheduled date.
Contact
Northern Territory Racing Commission
Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Level 3, NAB Building
71 Smith Street
Darwin NT 0800
PO Box 1154
Darwin NT 0801
Phone: 08 8999 1800
racing.commission@nt.gov.au
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Last updated: 23 June 2020
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