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NSW casino commission extends The Star Sydney licence suspension to March 2026

Enforcement & compliance

New South Wales’ Independent Casino Commission extended The Star Sydney’s casino licence suspension until 31 March 2026, keeping the venue under independent manager Nicholas Weeks. The commission said The Star had not shown enough improvement to justify restoring its licence; the company said it remained committed to its remediation plan and engagement with regulators.

The extension keeps The Star Sydney under independent management and unable to operate under its suspended licence.

End-of-day close The Star Entertainment Group (SGR), AUD, to 7 November 2025
Story date11 August 20257 November 2025

Earlier fines and penalties by NICC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
The Star Entertainment GroupNot statedNICC keeps The Star Sydney licence suspended until 30 SeptemberNot stated
The Star Entertainment GroupNot statedNICC extends The Star Sydney manager’s oversight through September 2025Not stated
Star Entertainment GroupNot statedNICC extends Star Sydney licence suspension through 30 SeptemberNot stated

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Queensland extends Star Gold Coast licence suspension deadline to March 2027

Queensland’s government extended the suspension deadline for The Star Gold Coast casino licence to 31 March 2027, allowing the venue to continue operating under regulatory supervision while completing remediation work. The decision followed advice from Special Manager Nicholas Weeks, whose appointment was also extended; the government said several priority issues remained unresolved.

Queensland's government has extended the deadline for the suspension of The Star Gold Coast's casino licence to 31 March 2027, the state's attorney-general said. The decision gives the operator an additional six months to complete outstanding remediation work while the venue remains operational under regulatory supervision.

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