Media Statement: Perth Casino Royal Commission 4 May 2021

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The Perth Casino Royal Commission will examine its first witnesses commencing Monday, 10 May 2021.
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MEDIA STATEMENT

The Perth Casino Royal Commission will examine its first witnesses commencing next Monday, 10 May.

Hearings are expected to run for about three weeks, and some hearings will be concurrent (running simultaneously in Hearing Rooms 3 and 4).

The following proposed witnesses (in planned order of appearance) will be heard from Monday, 10 May - Thursday, 13 May: Mr Duncan Ord, Chair, Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC); Mr Barry Sargeant, GWC Member; Mr Michael Connolly, former Chief Casino Officer; Ms Katie Hodson-Thomas, GWC Member; and Mr Mark Beecroft, Chief Casino Officer.

Next week’s proceedings, which will be live streamed, start at 10am in Hearing Room 3. Hearing rooms are located on Level 18, 111 St Georges Terrace, Perth. Hearings are open to the public, however, seating in the public gallery is strictly limited.

Updated information will be provided on the Commission’s website under Hearings as dates for witness attendances are confirmed and concurrent hearings are scheduled.

The link to the live stream is on the Commission website under Video and Transcripts