Ms Fentiman said that the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulator (OLGR) and Queensland police have already conducting investigations in Queensland following allegations that emerged about STAR's activities in New South Wales. The outcome of the NSW inquiry is due to be handed down at the end of the month. Several top executives resigned over the course of the inquiry, which heard allegations of money laundering, fraud and criminal infiltration at the casino. The inquiry by the NSW gaming regulator investigated the company's suitability to run its casino in Pyrmont. 'It's so important that this inquiry is transparent it gets to the bottom of what's been going on, but it is disappointing that it's taken so long before there's even been a starting point … here in Queensland.' NSW inquiry told Star 'not suitable' to hold licenceĪ public inquiry held in NSW heard closing statements last month and delivered a scathing assessment of the casino's procedures. 'It beggars belief that the state government in Queensland didn't know there was a problem here as well,' she said. Shadow Minister for Integrity in Government Fiona Simpson said the opposition was disappointed the review was not announced sooner. 'I'm not going to pre-empt any of the findings of a review, but even if a casino is found to not be suitable there are things we can put in place provisionally to make sure they do meet all the expectations of the regulator and the community,' Ms Fentiman said.

She also ensured measures would be taken to keep Queensland's casinos open if the inquiry discovers improper practices - like granting provisional licenses. Ms Fentiman said cabinet would consider the terms of reference to determine exactly what the review would look into. 'There will also be an independent expert review into the suitability of The Star to keep its casino licence.' 'Investigations by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation into The Star are ongoing, and they are continuing to work with the Queensland Police and AUSTRAC. 'The Palaszczuk Government takes the allegations of money laundering and integrity issues very seriously,' she said. Queensland's Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman said an independent review would be launched into Star Entertainment and its casino licences in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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