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Wednesday, December 06

Can State Government stare down Star as it tries to tighten casino laws?

Casino operator Star has put the State Government on the spot by requesting changes to tough new amendments to the Casino Control Act writes Robert MacDonald.

Finally, it's time to get tough on casinos - or is it?

Last Monday Robert MacDonald wrote the Queensland Government needed to stop being bluffed by casino operators. Just three days later, Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman announced tighter controls. But are they as tough as she claims?

An artist's impression of the Queen's Wharf development. (Picture: State Development)

It's finally time for the State Government to stop being bluffed by casinos

Successive, cash-hungry Queensland governments have given in to casino demands for special treatment. Evidence at the NSW Star inquiry suggests they should have been playing a harder game, writes Robert MacDonald.