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NSW Treasurer throws lifeline to Star Entertainment with temporary tax reprieve
The NSW government will revise its tax arrangement with the cash-strapped Star Entertainment, while mandating staff numbers.
- by Amelia McGuire, Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
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‘Fine now, pay later’: Crown, AUSTRAC bait and switch blown apart
Paying fines in instalments has become an increasingly familiar theme in the casino sphere, as Star and Crown suggest their stretched finances can’t deal with the regulatory onslaught without help.
- by Elizabeth Knight
‘Ill-conceived’: Star boss in war of words with former treasurer over casino tax
Star Sydney’s CEO Robbie Cooke has accused former treasurer Matt Kean of giving no regard for the casino’s 4000 staff when he announced a surprise tax increase proposal. Kean was quick to hit back.
- by Amelia McGuire
NSW government delays tax hike on embattled Star Entertainment
The NSW government is weighing up the implications for the company’s cash-strapped Pyrmont casino.
- by Amelia McGuire and Alexandra Smith
Star Entertainment’s former top brass come out swinging at ASIC action
Former directors and executives say their decisions were in the best interests of the company in response to allegations of widespread lawbreaking at the group.
- by Amelia McGuire and Sarah Danckert
Opinion
Casinos
Fine now, pay later: Is Star trying to game the government?
Star Entertainment’s financial position has gone from bad to diabolical. And the previously unthinkable prospect of having to sell its marquee asset, the Star casino in Sydney, is now up for discussion.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Star Entertainment to cut 500 jobs following ‘rapid deterioration’
The embattled casino group will axe 500 positions as part of a series of cost savings initiatives following record low earnings.
- by Amelia McGuire and Lucy Cormack
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How will tax hike affect 4500 casino jobs, union asks government
The union representing thousands of workers at Sydney’s Star casino has sought an urgent meeting with the NSW Treasurer.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Casinos
Premier should implement proposed tax on Star casino
Chris Minns needs to get on the front foot regarding gambling policy, despite The Star threatening to review its Sydney operations if a proposed tax hike goes ahead.
- by The Herald's View
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The Star Sydney CEO resigns as NSW treasurer seeks tax briefings
NSW Premier Chris Minns would not be drawn on whether his government will maintain a controversial casino tax increase proposed by the former government.
- by Amelia McGuire and Lucy Cormack
‘Earning back the trust’: Star Entertainment ushers in new chairman
The embattled casino giant has named former Suncorp Bank CEO David Foster as its new chairman after two state inquiries.
- by Amelia McGuire