The Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation (VCGR) was the gambling regulator in the Australian state of Victoria from 2004 until February 2012. The VCGR was part of the Victorian Department of Justice.
Any person or organisation that intends to supply liquor in Victoria must apply for a licence through the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation. Any application to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation will be referred to the relevant Council for comment. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) seeks to make sure that licensees comply by educating them, inspecting venues and activities, investigating potential breaches, and taking action against licensees when needed. This Part of the report examines VCGLR's compliance approach and activities. 3.1 Conclusion.
The VCGR regulated the four gambling operators who held a gambling licence in Victoria:
On 6 February, 2012, the VCGR merged with Responsible Alcohol Victoria and formed the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR). The VCGLR takes on and integrates the roles and functions of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation, the Director of Liquor Licensing and the Liquor Licensing Panel. The Commission has the power to undertake disciplinary actions and assumes the administrative and educative functions of Responsible Alcohol Victoria.
Victorian Gambling And Liquor Licence Renewal
External links[edit]
- The new website Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation