The commission was the third and final major state inquiry into the operations of Crown casinos and resorts,triggered by reporting in
WA Racing and Gaming Minister Tony Buti said the government would consider the findings before tabling the report in Parliament.
“Western Australians can be assured that the state government will be seriously considering all the recommendations put forward in the final report,” he said.
“This has been a long and thorough process and I also extend my gratitude to the Perth Casino Royal Commission for its work.
“Work can now begin on examining the findings and recommendations to ensure we have optimal systems in place to manage casinos in Western Australia.”
New South Wales’ Bergin inquiry found damning evidence of money laundering at the company’s Perth and Melbourne operations.
It found the company was not fit to run a casino at its new Barangaroo development in Sydney,which ultimately resulted in the suspension of its casino licence.
The Melbourne royal commission also found Crown was not fit to run a casino but allowed the company to appoint a special administrator for two years to give it a chance to turn things around.
The Perth commission delved into money laundering,board oversight and how the casino responded to problem gambling.
In the final weeks of the hearings
Last month,Crown accepted an $8.9 billion takeover offer from private equity group Blackstone.
Controversies haven’t been confined to the inquiry itself.
The appointment of the lead commissioner Neville Owen,who was the head of the HIH royal commission,prompted questions of the government after he declared
Mr Stokes’ senior colleagues,Seven West Media chief executive Maryna Fewster and Seven West Media director John Alexander,were grilled during the royal commission.
through its wholly owned investment vehicle Australian Capital Equity.
After the relationships were made public former senior counsel for the NSW Independent Commission Against
Mr Owen said he did not see an issue with the relationships and WA Premier Mark McGowan repeatedly defended his appointment,.