The department and its associated agencies advise on gambling policy and regulate gambling licensing.

Commission research and provide education about gambling harm in Victoria; provide support to people experiencing harm due to gambling. Legislation and regulation The gambling policy unit in the department's Office of Liquor and Gaming is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on gambling matters. The Victorian Parliament has passed legislation that amends the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). The amending legislation includes: Gambling Regulation Amendment (Gaming Machine Arrangements) Act 2017 (GMA Act) passed on 30 November 2017 Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (GLA Act) passed on 6 March 2018. The states and territories with bans, including Victoria, amended their legislation to remove them. The High Court case and subsequent ban removal resulted in a significant rise in the number of gambling companies operating across Australia, and a highly competitive market. Gambling The VCGLR regulates businesses focusing on the people, premises, products and promotions involved in supplying gambling to ensure the integrity of Victoria's gambling industries and to minimise harm. Every situation is unique. What best describes your situation in the Victorian gambling industry?

Agencies:

• commission research and provide education about gambling harm in Victoria
• provide support to people experiencing harm due to gambling.

Gambling Legislation Victoria 2019

Legislation and regulation

The gambling policy unit in the department's Office of Liquor and Gaming is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on gambling matters. The unit is responsible for the provision of strategic policy advice and support to the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation.

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Licensing and compliance

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) (External link) – an independent statutory authority – is responsible for regulating all forms of legalised gambling in Victoria. The commission’s functions include informing and educating industry and the public about regulatory practices and requirements.

Education, research and preventing gambling harm

The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) (External link) is the statutory authority that addresses the challenge of gambling harm in the Victorian community.

The foundation works with partners and communities across Victoria to:

• inform people about the risks of gambling
• assist people affected by gambling harm
• provide support to people affected by someone else’s gambling.