The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) is travelling to Port Macquarie this week to gain a stronger understanding of issues on the Mid North Coast as part of its Regional Engagement Strategy.
ILGA is an independent statutory decision-maker responsible for decisions under gaming and liquor legislation.
This follows successful visits to Moree and Queanbeyan in the past 12 months.
ILGA chairperson Caroline Lamb said these visits were essential to maintain ties with stakeholders in regional areas and to ensure ILGA continues to make decisions relevant to the needs and expectations of local communities.
“It’s important for ILGA to stay up-to-date with issues impacting regional communities and there’s no better way to do this than by meeting people face-to-face,” Ms Lamb said.
“The deeper the insights we have into each area’s needs, the more informed and relevant ILGA’s regulatory decision-making is.
“By gaining an increased awareness of what matters to locals, we can be assured future decisions which impact the area will be balanced and fair.
“We look forward to meeting community and industry representatives in Port Macquarie. Our visit reflects ILGA’s aim to engage with different stakeholders and communities across NSW.”
Authority members and staff will meet key stakeholders and community groups, including:
- Port Macquarie Hastings Council
- NSW Health – Mid North Coast Local Health District
- GambleAware
- Office of Responsible Gambling
- NSW Police
- Hastings Liquor Accord
- ClubsNSW
- Australian Hotels Association
For more information about ILGA, visit: ilga.nsw.gov.au/about-us