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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Andrew Messenger

One of Australia’s biggest casino operators is in trouble. Will Queensland come to Star’s rescue?

The new Queen's Wharf precinct in Brisbane
The NSW government has rebuffed Star’s plea for financial support but Queensland premier Steven Miles has taken a different approach. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

Amid allegations, reviews and findings it shouldn’t hold a casino licence in New South Wales, there are questions about Star Entertainment Group’s future – including from a premier considering tax breaks to help it continue to operate in Queensland.

Just days after one of its greatest triumphs, the partial opening of a huge new casino and precinct in the heart of Brisbane, Star has fallen into apparent turmoil, with its shares temporarily suspended from trading on the ASX this week after the company failed to lodge its financial results on time. The Queensland government is now considering relief to help it keep its doors open.

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