Review of the Registered Clubs Industry in NSW - Clubs NSW

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3 Understanding the social contributions of the registered clubs industry Does gambling in clubs lead to a net increase in gambling in NSW? IPART found no firm evidence that the provision of gaming machines in clubs has led to a higher overall level of gambling or incidence of problem gambling in NSW than in other states. IPART examined interstate levels of expenditure on gambling and rates of problem gambling to help it assess what, if any, impact the provision of gaming machines in clubs has on gambling and problem gambling rates in NSW. It also noted the results of various studies at an LGA level that show an association between gaming machine density and the level of gambling expenditure and problem gambling. Appendix D contains a detailed examination of these studies. IPART found that rates of problem gambling and per capita expenditure on gambling in NSW are slightly higher but comparable with other states where there are significantly fewer gaming machines. While the provision of gaming machines in NSW clubs may have an influence on where people gamble, the evidence does not show that it necessarily increases the total amount of gambling and problem gambling in the state. As discussed above, the Gaming Machines Act places a cap on the number of gaming machines in NSW and in clubs. In addition, IPART notes that the LIA process prevents increases in the number of gaming machines in local areas where this is not in the public interest. This process takes into account the characteristics of the local area, including the current gaming machine density, expenditure on gambling and socio-economic indexes in the area. However, IPART supports the continuation of a collaborative approach between the clubs industry, Government and the community to better understand all factors that lead to increases in gambling and the harm that can be associated with it. In particular, IPART considers that registered clubs should continue to work with the Government to meet their statutory obligations in relation to gambling harm minimisation, and to better understand the impacts of their gambling-related activities. As Chapter 14 will discuss, IPART considers that this collaborative approach should be included in the clubs charter that it has recommended as part of the framework for a management plan to support and guide the registered clubs industry over the next 10 to 15 years. Is gambling in clubs any more or less likely to lead to problem gambling? In the past, ClubsNSW has asserted that registered clubs provide a safer environment for gaming (in the sense that gaming in clubs is less likely to lead to problem gambling than gaming in other venues). 65 IPART found no firm evidence to support this claim. But it also found no evidence to show that clubs are a less safe environment. 65 For example, ClubsNSW in its submission to the Statutory Review of the Gaming Machines Act 2001, p 10. 62 IPART Review of the Registered Clubs Industry in NSW
3 Understanding the social contributions of the registered clubs industry IPART considers that it may be possible that clubs provide a safer gambling environment because their mutual status encourages a stronger sense of care towards their members. However, IPART has been unable to locate any specific research into the impact of particular types of venues on problem gambling. 66 3.4 Recommendations for enhancing clubs’ social and economic contributions IPART has identified several approaches to enhancing clubs’ current social and economic contributions, including: increasing community awareness of training, employment and other economic opportunities that clubs provide aligning clubs’ key social contributions with the priorities of the NSW State Plan. The sections below discuss each of these approaches and set out IPART’s recommendations. IPART has also identified several refinements to the CDSE Scheme which it believes will enhance clubs’ social contributions. These refinements are discussed in Chapter 5. 3.4.1 Increasing community awareness of training, employment and other economic opportunities that clubs provide IPART has identified several opportunities to further enhance the significant training, employment and other economic opportunities that clubs provide. It notes that labour shortages are being experienced in many industries across the country, including the clubs industry. However, it considers that the clubs industry should take advantage of clubs’ strong community presence to expand the employment opportunities they provide. IPART considers that clubs can achieve this by providing greater access to training and increasing awareness of the training, employment and other economic opportunities that they provide. Clubs are well placed to provide local employee training, particularly in regional locations. They have the necessary facilities and community presence and should encourage their employees to pursue ongoing training related to their roles (for example, hospitality and tourism). Clubs should also try to give greater exposure to the employment opportunities they offer to the over age 55 and tertiary graduate labour markets. 66 Gambling Research Australia has recently commissioned a study on the influence of venue characteristics to determine whether certain features of different types of premises are more or less likely to attract and/or maintain problem gamblers. Review of the Registered Clubs Industry in NSW IPART 63
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