The Star Gold Coast Casino Licence Suspension Deferred to March 2027 Amid Ongoing Group-Level Concerns
Queensland deferred The Star Gold Coast casino licence suspension to March 31, 2027, while NSW extended The Star Sydney's suspension to June 30, 2027.Summary
Queensland has extended the deadline for suspending The Star Gold Coast casino licence to March 31, 2027, giving The Star Entertainment Group another six months to complete outstanding remediation requirements. The extension follows an August assessment from special manager Nicholas Weeks, who cited significant progress in reform initiatives but identified unresolved priority matters. The original proposed 90-day suspension was slated for December 2024 and has been repeatedly deferred; in September 2025, acting Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie postponed enforcement until September 30, 2026, after Weeks described progress as "steady" but "slower than anticipated."
Parallel regulatory action continues in New South Wales, where The Star Sydney's licence suspension was extended to June 30, 2027. NICC Chief Commissioner Philip Crawford acknowledged improvements at the Sydney property but expressed disappointment with ongoing problems at the parent company, saying the group "continues to experience problems that affect each of its properties" and must resolve cultural issues without regulatory intervention. Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said expectations remain unchanged.
The issues stem from 2022 investigations into deficiencies in anti-money laundering controls, governance and corporate culture. Weeks, appointed in 2022, will continue overseeing Queensland operations, with independent external supervision of The Star Brisbane ongoing. Separately, Australia's Federal Court found two former senior executives of The Star Entertainment Group had breached the Corporations Act 2001 over failures in managing and reporting money laundering and criminal activity risks. The repeated deferrals reflect a regulatory approach that credits measurable progress while refusing to overlook group-wide shortcomings, leaving the operator a narrow path to restored standing.
(Source：Sccg Management)