• Victorian Gambling Legislation Definition
• Victorian Gambling Legislation Passed
• Victorian Gambling Legislation Against

The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation is a statutory authority created by the Victorian Parliament to address the challenge of gambling harm in the Victorian community. We work with partners and communities to inform people about the risks of gambling, and to provide support to those who need it, including people affected by someone. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) is the independent statutory authority that regulates the liquor and gambling industries in Victoria, Australia. The VCGLR is located in North Richmond, Victoria. This regulation includes liquor and gaming licensing, compliance and education. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) (External link) is an independent statutory authority established under the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011. The VCGLR is responsible for regulating all forms of legalised gambling and liquor licence activities in Victoria. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) began operating in February 2012. It is an independent statutory authority that regulates Victoria's liquor and gambling activities. The VCGLR's chair and commissioners—known as the Commission—are appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the minister. The Victorian gambling legislation that operates to ban online betting kiosks was recently overturned by the Federal Court, opening the door to further challenges to similar laws in other States and Territories.

Liquor policy

The liquor policy team is responsible for:

• developing the overall liquor policy framework, preparing policy options and implementing policy decisions of the government
• developing liquor legislation and regulation
• supporting and facilitating stakeholder engagement and providing advice to the Minister for Consumer Affairs Gaming and Liquor Regulation on liquor issues.

Victorian Gambling Legislation Definition

For information about liquor licensing, refer to the Business licensing section of our website.

Gambling policy

The gambling policy team is responsible for:

• developing the overall gambling policy framework, preparing policy options and implementing policy decisions of the government
• developing gambling legislation and regulation
• supporting and facilitating stakeholder engagement and providing advice to the Minister for Consumer Affairs Gaming and Liquor Regulation on responsible gambling.

For more information on licensing, compliance, education, research and responsible gambling, refer to the Gambling section of our website.

Victorian Gambling Legislation Passed

The role of statutory agencies and positions

Victorian Gambling Legislation Against

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) (External link) is an independent statutory authority established under the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011. The VCGLR is responsible for regulating all forms of legalised gambling and liquor licence activities in Victoria. The VCGLR is responsible for regulating gaming machines, wagering, keno, interactive gaming, community and charitable gaming, bookmakers, public lotteries, trade promotion lotteries, gambling at the Melbourne casino and liquor licensing arrangements.

The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) (External link) is an independent statutory authority established in July 2012, that works to foster responsible gambling and reduce the incidence and impact of problem gambling on the Victorian community. The foundation funds services for people affected by problem gambling, community education to foster responsible gambling and research to ensure services and education are based on the best information available. For more information on licensing, compliance, education, research and responsible gambling, refer to the Gambling section of our website.