(1) A reference in the Bookmakers (Taxation) Act 1917, or the regulations made under that Act, to the Colonial Treasurer, wherever occurring, being a reference that is required by the Ministers of the Crown Act 1959, to be read and construed as a reference to the Treasurer, shall be construed as a reference to the Minister for Sport and Recreation.

(2) The reference in section 27 (3) of the Bookmakers (Taxation) Act 1917 to the Treasurer shall be construed as a reference to the Minister for Sport and Recreation.

(3) A reference in sections 27 (4) and 35 of the Bookmakers (Taxation) Act 1917, or in the regulations made under that Act, to the Under Secretary and Comptroller of Accounts, the Treasury, wherever occurring, shall be construed as a reference to the Director, Department of Sport and Recreation.