The Wrong Focus - Tourism, Jobs and EconomyĪ recent Tourism Australia Report 2020 survey of over 13,000 international tourists has revealed the 'Most Appealing Australian Attractions' to our international visitors.Īt the top of the list are: 'Australian Beaches' at 53% appeal & 'Australian Wildlife' at 46%. After four decades of mob rule that ruined thousands of lives, the city is still dealing in unaccounted for untraceable money.' At this time in the Gold Coast's history, when we are attempting to reposition ourselves as a safe and family friendly destination for residents, visitors and tourists, Las Vegas is not the model we should be basing our future on. Recent estimates suggest that the Gold Coast is at saturation point for the number of pokies the community can sustain without greater social and financial harm to the community. The core money-maker for casinos is poker machines. The current State Government has not established community consent for a second casino on the Gold Coast and has no social licence to impose one upon the Gold Coast community. WRONG A Critical Analysis of the Second Casino Licence for the Gold Coast WRONG- Summary No Consent for a Second Casino
