Council's policy focuses on the use of electronic gaming machines. The overall goal of the Maroondah Gaming Policy and Statement of Practice is to minimise and reduce the negative impacts of gaming on the Maroondah community.
The policy focuses on three priority areas and associated goals:
- Priority Area 1: Statutory and Strategic Planning
Goal: To minimise the detrimental impacts on and maximise the benefits for the community resulting from the establishment of new gaming venues or changes to existing gaming venues.
- Priority Area 2: Community Consultation and Representation
Goal: To ensure Council represents the views and aspirations of the community in regard to gaming.
- Priority Area 3: Information Advocacy and Research
Goal: To enhance community awareness of the issues relating to problem gambling and to further develop the knowledge-base within Council and in collaboration with stakeholders in order to inform practice, planning and advocacy around gambling and gaming issues.
The policy identifies key position statements and 14 Statements of Practice relating to each of the priority areas.
