Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety is undertaking a wholesale review and reform of Western Australia’s gambling legislation.
Western Australia’s gambling laws have not undergone comprehensive reform since the enactment of various statutes between 1954 and 2003. Some of the current legislation dates back more than 70 years.
During this time the social, political, economic, technological and regulatory landscape has changed significantly. This review presents an important opportunity to modernise the framework governing gambling in the State.
The State Government is committed to ensuring that gambling laws remain contemporary, effective, and responsive to community expectations.
Stakeholders, industry participants, community organisations and members of the public are encouraged to provide feedback to help shape the future of gambling regulation.
In October 2025, a Review and Reform of Western Australia’s Gambling Laws consultation paper was published to invite submissions from industry, businesses and the public on proposed reforms to Western Australia’s gambling legislation.
Submissions closed 12 December 2025.
Next steps
- All submissions are being considered before the government makes policy decisions on the future regulation (supported by a Decision Regulatory Impact Statement (D-RIS)).
- It is the Western Australian Government’s intention to have a Bill for the new gambling legislation drafted and introduced into the WA Parliament in this term of government. The D-RIS is published when the Bill is introduced into Parliament.
- Following the passage of the Bill through Parliament, work will commence to develop the detailed requirements for subsidiary legislation, including the review and replacement of almost all current regulations. Targeted consultation will be undertaken to support the drafting of these regulations and other supporting laws.
- Subject to the Bill progressing as a high priority through both Houses of Parliament, and the regulations being drafted accordingly, it is anticipated that the new legislation will be implemented around 1 July 2030.
Contact
Enquiries can be emailed to gamblinglawreforms@lgirs.wa.gov.au
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