In his report, Weeks acknowledged that The Star has made progress on its remediation efforts, including those measures identified as key priorities. However, he said progress has been slower than anticipated, due to The Star\u2019s financial challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe 12-month deferral<\/a> will provide The Star with the opportunity to continue to implement and embed key deliverables under its remediation plan,\u201d the Queensland government said. Without government intervention, The Star\u2019s Gold Coast casino licence was due to be suspended for 90 days from September 30.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acting attorney-general and minister for Justice and minister for Integrity Jarrod Bleijie<\/strong> said: \u201cThe Crisafulli Government has the highest standards when it comes to the integrity of casino operations in Queensland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe will continue to closely monitor The Star\u2019s remediation progress<\/strong> to ensure key milestones are met. This deferral does not prevent us from taking immediate action should The Star fail to meet its remediation obligations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Star\u2019s Group CEO and managing director, Steve McCann<\/strong>, said: \u201cWe acknowledge there is more work to do, but we are pleased the Special Manager has recognised the steady progress on The Star\u2019s remediation efforts, including those measures identified as key priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Star is committed to continuing its transparent and constructive relationship with the Special Manager and External Advisor, the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation, Queensland and the Queensland Government, and demonstrating to all its stakeholders its suitability as a licence holder as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Star has been under regulatory scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions since 2022, when inquiries into its suitability to hold casino licences in New South Wales and Queensland identified serious governance and compliance shortcomings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier this week,\u00a0the\u00a0New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC)<\/strong>\u00a0decided to extend the suspension<\/a> on The Star Entertainment\u2019s casino licence in the Sydney until March 2026.\u00a0Nicholas Weeks\u00a0will remain in place as the\u00a0NICC-appointed manager<\/a>\u00a0until at least March 31, 2026, when the regulator will reassess The Star\u2019s suitability to regain its casino licence.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/1e76b68b-9d28-45c8-a853-96f4c007c386-300x200.jpg\")
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