Review of the Registered Clubs Industry in NSW - Clubs NSW

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2 The registered clubs industry in NSW 2.6 Some clubs are not registered – why not? As noted in section 2.4.1, there is no requirement for a club to become registered, and many clubs in NSW remain unregistered. IPART found that unregistered clubs tend to be more limited in their focus and the range of facilities provided to members. They also either do not provide liquor to their members, or provide liquor to their members through an alternative licence type rather than becoming a registered club. For example, some clubs currently provide liquor to their members through a permanent on-licence (function), which allows the club to hold up to 26 functions a year (no more than one a week) where alcohol can be served. Clubs can also apply to increase the number of functions and frequency under this licence. 27 Under the Liquor Act 2007, this licence will be replaced by a limited licence which will confer similar benefits and responsibilities on unregistered clubs wanting to provide liquor to their members. ClubsNSW argued that in some cases amateur sporting clubs have limited ability to provide for new facilities and their use of publicly owned and club-owned facilities places additional pressure on this infrastructure. 28 IPART also notes that many sporting clubs receive support from registered clubs, either through donations or provision of facilities at discounted rates. 27 The Department of Gaming and Racing, Fact Sheet 9: Permanent Function Licences, April 1999. 28 ClubsNSW submission, 31 July 2007, p 22. 40 IPART Review of the Registered Clubs Industry in NSW
3 Understanding the social contributions of the registered clubs industry 3 Understanding the social contributions of the registered clubs industry In line with its terms of reference, IPART examined the contributions the registered clubs industry makes to social infrastructure and services, and to employment and economic opportunities in NSW. However, in recognition of the fact that other industries provide similar services and generate similar economic opportunities to the clubs industry, and the fact that registered clubs impose some costs on the community, IPART also considered the broader question of whether the clubs industry makes a net positive social contribution that justifies it receiving government support. To answer this question, IPART compared the provision of sporting facilities and other community services in NSW with that in other states where clubs have historically been much less significant. Its findings suggest that NSW clubs have a small positive impact on participation rates in sports, make larger contributions to charity, and are used by many more social members than clubs in other states. NSW clubs also provide considerable intangible social benefits that are difficult to quantify in a consistent and reliable way but should not be ignored. IPART also examined the available evidence on the social costs that the clubs industry imposes on the community. It found that the rates of problem gambling and per capita expenditure on gambling in NSW are slightly higher but still comparable with the rates in other states where clubs operate significantly fewer gaming machines. It also found that clubs do not affect the total amount of gambling in NSW, but may influence the form of gambling and where it occurs. On balance, IPART concluded that the registered clubs industry’s net social contribution is positive. On this basis, IPART considers it appropriate for the NSW Government to provide support to the industry, to help ensure the industry’s financially viability so that clubs can continue to contribute to positive social outcomes in the state. The sections below discuss IPART’s: analysis and findings on the nature of clubs’ social and economic contributions analysis and findings on the social benefits and costs associated with the registered clubs industry in NSW recommendations for enhancing clubs’ social and economic contributions. Review of the Registered Clubs Industry in NSW IPART 41
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