Brett acts for operators, venues and industry participants on gaming and gambling law, including licensing matters for gaming machines in recreational locations.

Biography

Brett acts for clubs, venue operators, gaming machine licensees and industry participants on gaming and gambling law matters. His clients include operators in the recreational and hospitality sector, sporting clubs and organisations requiring specialist advice on gaming compliance, licensing and regulatory engagement.

Brett advises on gaming and gambling licensing, regulatory compliance and the legal requirements governing gaming machine installation and operation in recreational venues. His sports and entertainment practice covers commercial arrangements, governance matters and regulatory compliance for sporting bodies, clubs and entertainment sector clients.

Brett advises on gaming licensing matters that require careful navigation of state-based regulatory regimes, licence applications and conditions, and the specific requirements governing gaming machine operations in non-casino venues. His practice spans both advisory and transactional work for clients where gaming compliance and licensing are central commercial considerations.

Brett is recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific 2026 as an active adviser across a variety of gaming and gambling issues, with particular experience in gaming machine licensing for recreational locations. His specialism in this regulated and operationally complex area distinguishes his practice within the Sports and Entertainment sector.

Brett's experience

Gaming and gambling — Machine licensing for recreational venues

Advises clubs, venue operators and licensees on gaming machine licensing matters, including licence applications, conditions management and regulatory compliance with state-based gaming regimes governing non-casino gaming operations.

Gaming operators — Regulatory compliance and licensing

Advises gaming and gambling industry clients on regulatory compliance, licence obligations and engagement with gaming authorities across Australian jurisdictions.

Sports and entertainment — Commercial and governance matters

Advises sporting organisations, clubs and entertainment sector clients on commercial arrangements, sponsorship structures and governance matters within the sports and entertainment sector.

Awards, recognition and ranking