The ACT Gambling and Racing Commission is an independent body established under the Gambling and Racing Control Act 1999. The powers, functions and activities of the Commission are set out in the Act.
Gambling is an activity that many people enjoy, yet there are significant social and individual harms that can arise from it. Providing effective gambling harm prevention initiatives in the ACT is pivotal and is a key focus for the Commission. The Commission takes a public health approach to reducing gambling related harm, as outlined in the Strategy for Gambling Harm Prevention in the ACT - A Public Health Approach (2019-2024).