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.

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

Liquor reports, submissions and discussion papers

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.

Gambling reports, submissions and discussion papers:

The role of statutory agencies and positions

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.