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Why does online casino gambling have a separate sub-committee from the newly established regional and national committees?

Answered Question 18981 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Why does online casino gambling have a separate sub-committee from the newly established regional and national committees?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Feedback from stakeholders made it clear that it was important to keep the two sources of funding separate as some groups only wish to apply for Lotto funding. Having a separate distribution mechanism enables transparency for potential applicants.