Victorian Gambling Legislation
In this section you can find links to Victorian Legislation and Bills. To learn more about the legislative process go to how a law is made. Bills Bills this Week. See which Bills are being released, debated and passed when Parliament is sitting. Bills in Parliament. Bills currently being considered by Parliament. Contains Bills from. I contacted the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation and they told me that they think lootboxes do constitute gambling under Victorian legislation. Full correspondence within. I'm not going to show my original message (it's quite long, it also includes my name and student-email, but if people really want to read it I can post. The Victorian Commission for Liquor and Gambling Regulation is Victoria’s independent gambling authority responsible for licensing and compliance. The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing is a division within Victoria’s Department of Justice and Regulation responsible for policy, legislation, regulation and major licensing. 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 department and its associated agencies advise on gambling policy and regulate gambling licensing.
Agencies:
- 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 unit is responsible for the provision of strategic policy advice and support to the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation.
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:
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- inform people about the risks of gambling
- assist people affected by gambling harm
- provide support to people affected by someone else’s gambling.