The NSW Government has amended the Casino Control Regulation to extend the term of The Star’s manager, Nick Weeks, until 30 September 2026.
Mr Weeks will continue to hold the licence for The Star over the next six-month period, allowing the casino to operate gaming facilities while its licence remains suspended.
The extension has been made by the NSW Government at the request of the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC).
Chief Commissioner Philip Crawford said the NICC had been working closely with The Star’s new leadership team on what the casino needs to achieve to be found suitable.
“The new owners are making significant changes to the operation of the business which are being monitored closely by the NICC,” Mr Crawford said.
“This includes work to make the business more financially sustainable in the long term which will assist them in demonstrating suitability.
“We will continue to work with The Star on their remediation priorities so that the casino can remedy the serious concerns raised in the two Bell inquiries.”
The NICC first appointed Mr Weeks to the role of manager in October 2022, when The Star’s casino licence was suspended following the first Bell Review.