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Public submissions open for Crown royal commission
Public submissions are now open, inviting members of the community and organisations to share their experiences to form part of the work being done on the royal commission into the suitability of Crown Melbourne Limited to hold a casino licence.
Emma Musgrave
The Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence has opened its public submission process this week, urging community members and organisations to “contribute their views, ideas and experiences to inform the royal commission’s work. Those who are looking to make a submission have until 4pm on 26 April 2021, via the commission’s website.
“In particular, the Royal Commission is seeking submissions for paragraphs A and D of the Terms of Reference, including submissions which address issues concerning problem gambling, and criminal activity and influence at the Melbourne casino.”
Chair of the royal commission, Ray Finkelstein said all submissions will be important in framing the commission’s work, with a report due by 1 August 2021.
“I urge interested members of the public to express their views and share their experiences on matters that will help the Commission, by making a submission,” he said.
“The work of the Royal Commission is important to the fabric of our society and I am keen to hear directly from people with experience relevant to the work we are undertaking.”
The royal commission into the casino and hospitality giant was first given the green light last month, following damning allegations of illegal and morally corrupt behaviour.
“This is about making sure that those who hold a casino licence in Victoria uphold the highest standards of probity and integrity – and that they’re accountable for their actions,” Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said in confirming the royal commission.
Meanwhile, the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Melissa Horne, said: “The Royal Commission will establish the facts and the Government and the VCGLR will take any necessary action at the conclusion of the investigation.
“We will not tolerate illegal behaviour in our gaming industry.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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