{"id":"victorian-commission-gambling-and-liquor-regulation-act-2011","name":"Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011","slug":"victorian-gambling-and-casino-control-commission-act-2011","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"vic","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":178420,"registerId":"vic-victorian-commission-gambling-and-liquor-regulation-act-2011-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011","content":"Version No. 014\n\n**Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011**\n\n**No. 58 of 2011**\n\nVersion incorporating amendments as at  \n1 July 2024\n\n**table of provisions**\n\n*Section Page*\n\nPart 1—Preliminary 1\n\n1 Purposes 1\n\n2 Commencement 1\n\n3 Definitions 2\n\n4 Words and expressions used in this Act and gambling legislation 4\n\n5 Decision-making guidelines 5\n\n5A Ministerial directions 5\n\nPart 2—The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission 7\n\nDivision 1—Establishment, objectives, functions and powers 7\n\n6 Establishment of Commission 7\n\n7 Official seal 7\n\n8 Commission represents the Crown 8\n\n8A Objectives of the Commission 8\n\n9 Functions of the Commission 9\n\n10 Powers of the Commission 11\n\nDivision 2—Membership of Commission 11\n\n11 Constitution of Commission 11\n\n12 Eligibility for appointment 12\n\n13 The Chairperson 13\n\n14 Deputy Chairperson 13\n\n15 Additional commissioners 13\n\n15A Sessional commissioners 13\n\n16 Term of appointment 14\n\n17 Remuneration 14\n\n18 Acting appointments 15\n\n19 Vacancies and resignation 16\n\n20 Validity of decisions 17\n\n21 Disclosure of interests 17\n\n22 Protection from liability 17\n\nDivision 2A—Chief executive officer 18\n\n23A Chief executive officer 18\n\n23B Terms of appointment of the chief executive officer 19\n\nDivision 3—Performance and exercise of the Commission's functions, powers and duties 19\n\n24 Basic requirement 19\n\n25 How may Commission's functions, duties and powers be performed or exercised? 20\n\n26 Meetings and inquiries generally 21\n\n27 Meetings 21\n\n28 Are Commission meetings and inquiries open to the public? 22\n\nDivision 4—Staffing and delegation 25\n\n29 Staff 25\n\n30 Delegation 26\n\n31 Conflict of interest and duty 28\n\nPart 3—Investigations and inquiries of Commission 30\n\nDivision 1—Investigations 30\n\n32 General power of investigation 30\n\nDivision 2—Inquiries 31\n\nSubdivision 1—Inquiries generally 31\n\n33 Inquiries by Commission 31\n\n34 Conduct of inquiry 32\n\n35 Community interest inquiries 32\n\nSubdivision 2—Community interest inquiries 32\n\n36 Application 32\n\n37 Procedure for community interest inquiries 33\n\n38 Minister may require interim report 34\n\n39 Final report to be provided to Minister 34\n\nPart 4—Gambling and casino inspectors 35\n\n40 Appointment 35\n\n41 Criminal records check 36\n\n42 Functions of gambling and casino inspectors 37\n\n43 Identity cards 38\n\n44 Former inspectors 39\n\nPart 5—General 40\n\n44A Review of repeal of Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Act 2011 40\n\n45 Regulations 41\n\nPart 6—Savings and transitional provisions 42\n\n46 Definitions 42\n\n47 General transitional provisions 42\n\n48 Inspectors 42\n\n49 Criminal records check 43\n\n50 Statements of policy 44\n\n51 Saving provision concerning change of Act and Commission name 44\n\nPart 7—Transitional provisions for Casino and Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2022 46\n\n52 Definitions 46\n\n53 Commissioners 46\n\n54 Inspectors 47\n\n55 Former inspectors 47\n\n56 Protection from liability 47\n\n═══════════════\n\nEndnotes 49\n\n1 General information 49\n\n2 Table of Amendments 51\n\n3 Explanatory details 53\n\n**Version No.** **014**\n\n**Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011**\n\n**No. 58 of 2011**\n\nVersion incorporating amendments as at  \n1 July 2024\n\n**The Parliament of Victoria enacts:**\n\nPart 1—Preliminary\n\n\t1 Purposes\n\nThe main purposes of this Act are—\n\nS. 1(a)  amended by No. 54/2021 s. 35.\n\n(a) to establish the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission; and\n\nS. 1(b)  amended by No. 54/2021 s. 35, substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 27.\n\n(b) to provide for the Commission's functions, powers and governance; and\n\nS. 1(c)  substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 27.\n\n(c) to provide for the appointment of gambling and casino inspectors and the conduct of investigations and inquiries by the Commission.\n\n\t2 Commencement\n\n(1) Subject to subsection (2), this Act comes into operation on a day or days to be proclaimed.\n\n(2) If a provision referred to in subsection (1) does not come into operation before 31 December 2012, it comes into operation on that day.\n\n\t3 Definitions\n\nIn this Act—\n\n***bookmaker*** has the same meaning as it has in section 1.3 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n***Chairperson*** means Chairperson of the Commission appointed under section 13;\n\nS. 3 def. of *Commission* amended by No. 54/2021 s. 36.\n\n***Commission*** means Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission established under Part 2;\n\n***commissioner*** means a member of the Commission appointed under Part 2;\n\n***community interest inquiry*** means an inquiry to which Subdivision 2 of Division 2 of Part 3 applies;\n\n***Deputy Chairperson*** means a Deputy Chairperson of the Commission appointed under section 14;\n\nS. 3 def. of *gambling and liquor inspector* substituted as *gambling and casino inspector* by No. 26/2022 s. 28(a).\n\n***gambling and casino inspector*** means an inspector appointed under section 40;\n\n***gambling authorisation*** means—\n\n(a) a licence, permit, approval, authorisation  or registration granted, issued, given or approved under the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003** or the **Casino Control Act 1991**; or\n\n(b) a gaming machine entitlement; or\n\n(c) an authority conferred by a listing on the Roll;\n\n***gambling legislation*** means—\n\n(a) the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(b) the **Casino Control Act 1991**;\n\n(c) the **Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993**;\n\n(d) regulations made under an Act referred to in paragraph (a), (b) or (c);\n\n***inquiry*** means an inquiry conducted under Division 2 of Part 3;\n\nS. 3 def. of *liquor authorisation* repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 28(b).\n\n* * * * *\n\nS. 3 def. of *liquor legislation* repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 28(b).\n\n* * * * *\n\nS. 3 def. of *regulated person* amended by No. 26/2022 s. 28(c).\n\n***regulated person*** means—\n\n(a) the holder of a gambling authorisation; or\n\n(b) an operator or nominee under a gambling authorisation; or\n\n(c) an associate of a person referred to in paragraph (a) or (b); or\n\n(d) an entitlement holder connected person;\n\n* * * * *\n\n* * * * *\n\n* * * * *\n\n* * * * *\n\n* * * * *\n\n* * * * *\n\n* * * * *\n\nS. 3 def. of *restricted person* amended by Nos 64/2014 s. 47(b), 26/2022 s. 28(d).\n\n***restricted person*** means—\n\n(a) a commissioner;\n\n(b) a gambling and casino inspector;\n\n(c) a person appointed by the Commission as an authorised person under section 1.3(3) of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\nS. 3 def. of *sessional com-missioner* inserted by No. 64/2014 s. 47(a).\n\n***sessional commissioner*** means a commissioner appointed under section 15A.\n\nNote to s. 3 substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 28(e).\n\n**Note**\n\nThis Act uses expressions that are defined in the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**. Section 4 provides that they are to have the same meaning in both Acts unless the context otherwise requires.\n\nS. 4 (Heading) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 29(1).\n\n\t4 Words and expressions used in this Act and gambling legislation\n\n(1) Words and expressions used in gambling legislation and in this Act have the same respective meanings in this Act as they have in that Act.\n\nS. 4(2) repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 29(2)(a).\n\n* * * * *\n\nS. 4(3) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 29(2)(b).\n\n(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the extent that the context or subject matter otherwise indicates or requires.\n\n\t5 Decision-making guidelines\n\nS. 5(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 30.\n\n(1) The Minister may issue decision-making guidelines in respect of the regulation of gambling.\n\n(2) Decision-making guidelines issued by the Minister under this section must be published in the Government Gazette.\n\nS. 5A inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 31.\n\n\t5A Ministerial directions\n\n(1) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may give a written direction to the Commission in relation to the performance of its functions and duties or the exercise of its powers.\n\n(2) A direction cannot be given under this section in relation to—\n\n(a) the content of any advice, report or recommendation given to the Minister by the Commission; or\n\n(b) the granting, issuing, variation, suspension or cancellation of a gambling authorisation; or\n\n(c) the undertaking of an investigation under gambling legislation; or\n\n(d) the taking of disciplinary action under gambling legislation.\n\n(3) Subject to subsection (4), the Minister must cause to be published in the Government Gazette—\n\n(a) a direction given under this section; and\n\n(b) the reasons for giving the direction.\n\n(4) The Minister is not required to publish any information under subsection (3) that in the Minister's opinion is confidential or commercially sensitive.\n\n(5) To avoid doubt, subsection (2) does not affect a power of the Minister to give directions to the Commission under another Act.\n\n**Example**\n\nUnder section 24 of the **Casino Control Act 1991** the Minister may direct the Commission to investigate a casino.\n\nPt 2 (Heading)  amended by No. 54/2021 s. 37(1).\n\nPart 2—The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission\n\nPt 2 Div. 1 (Heading)  amended by No. 26/2022 s. 32.\n\nDivision 1—Establishment, objectives, functions and powers\n\n\t6 Establishment of Commission\n\nS. 6(1)  amended by No. 54/2021 s. 37(2).\n\n(1) The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission is established.\n\n(2) The Commission—\n\n(a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession;\n\n(b) has an official seal;\n\n(c) may acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property;\n\n(d) may do and suffer all acts and things that a body corporate may by law do or suffer.\n\nS. 6(3)  inserted by No. 54/2021 s. 37(3).\n\n(3) Despite the change in the name of the Commission made by section 37(2) of the **Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2021**, the Commission continues to be the same body after as before that change and that change does not affect any act, matter or thing.\n\n\t7 Official seal\n\n(1) The official seal of the Commission must—\n\n(a) be kept in such custody as the Commission directs;\n\n(b) not be used except as authorised by the Commission.\n\n(2) All courts must take judicial notice of the seal of the Commission affixed to a document and, until the contrary is proved, must presume that it was duly affixed.\n\n\t8 Commission represents the Crown\n\nIn performing its functions and exercising its powers, the Commission represents the Crown.\n\nS. 8A  inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 33.\n\n\t8A Objectives of the Commission\n\nThe objectives of the Commission are—\n\n(a) to maintain and administer systems for the licensing, supervision and control of gambling businesses and casinos, for the purpose of—\n\n(i) ensuring that the management and operation of gambling businesses and casinos remain free from criminal influence and exploitation through oversight of those gambling businesses and casinos and liaison with other regulatory agencies; and\n\n(ii) ensuring that gambling conducted or operated by a gambling business and gaming and betting in a casino are conducted or operated honestly; and\n\nS. 8A(a)(iii)  substituted by No. 25/2024 s. 16(1).\n\n(iii) reducing gambling harm experienced by patrons of gambling businesses and casinos; and\n\nS. 8A(b)  amended by No. 25/2024 s. 16(2).\n\n(b) to minimise gambling harm.\n\n\t9 Functions of the Commission\n\n(1) The functions of the Commission are—\n\nS. 9(1)(a)  amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(i).\n\n(a) to perform the regulatory, investigative and disciplinary functions conferred on the Commission by or under this Act, the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**, the **Casino Control Act 1991**, the **Racing Act 1958** or any other Act;\n\nS. 9(1)(b)  amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(ii).\n\n(b) to undertake licensing, approval, authorisation and registration activities under gambling legislation or any other Act;\n\nS. 9(1)(c)  amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(iii).\n\n(c) to promote and monitor compliance with gambling legislation;\n\nS. 9(1)(d)  amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(iii).\n\n(d) to detect and respond to contraventions of gambling legislation;\n\nS. 9(1)(e)  amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(ii).\n\n(e) to advise the Minister in relation to the Commission's functions under gambling legislation and the **Racing Act 1958**;\n\nS. 9(1)(f)  amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(iii).\n\n(f) to advise the Minister on the operation of gambling legislation;\n\nS. 9(1)(g)  amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(a)(iv).\n\n(g) to ensure Government policy in relation to gambling is implemented;\n\nS. 9(1)(h)  substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(b).\n\n(h) to inform and educate the public about—\n\n(i) the Commission's regulatory practices and requirements; and\n\n(ii) Government policy in relation to gambling;\n\nS. 9(1)(i)  inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(b), amended by No. 25/2024 s. 17(1).\n\n(i) to undertake activities to minimise gambling harm;\n\nS. 9(1)(j)  inserted by No. 25/2024 s. 17(2).\n\n(j) to conduct and facilitate education and information programs—\n\n(i) to promote behaviours that reduce gambling harm; and\n\n(ii) to increase community awareness of the risks associated with gambling; and\n\n(iii) to encourage people to seek help in relation to gambling harm;\n\nS. 9(1)(k)  inserted by No. 25/2024 s. 17(2).\n\n(k) to advise the Minister, at the Minister's request, on any matter related to the Commission's functions under paragraph (j).\n\nS. 9(2)  amended by No. 26/2022 s. 34(1)(c).\n\n(2) The Commission also has the function of informing itself, in the manner it sees fit, as to its functions and the operation of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**, the **Casino Control Act 1991** and the **Racing Act 1958**.\n\nS. 9(3)  substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 34(2).\n\n(3) When performing functions or duties or exercising powers under this Act, the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**, the **Casino Control Act 1991**, the **Racing Act 1958** or any other Act, the Commission must have regard to—\n\n(a) the objects of the Act conferring functions, duties or powers on the Commission; and\n\n(b) the objectives of the Commission set out in section 8A.\n\nS. 9(4)  substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 34(3).\n\n(4) When performing functions or duties or exercising powers under gambling legislation, the Commission must have regard to any decision-making guidelines issued by the Minister under section 5.\n\nS. 9(5)  inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 34(4).\n\n(5) When performing functions or duties or exercising powers, the Commission must comply with any directions of the Minister under section 5A.\n\n\t10 Powers of the Commission\n\n(1) Subject to this Act, the Commission has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its duties and functions under—\n\n(a) this Act;\n\n(b) gambling legislation;\n\nS. 10(1)(c)  repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 35.\n\n* * * * *\n\n(d) the **Racing Act 1958**;\n\n(e) any other Act;\n\n(f) regulations made under any Act referred to in paragraph (a), (d) or (e).\n\n(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Commission may engage consultants, contractors or agents for or in connection with the performance of its functions and duties.\n\nDivision 2—Membership of Commission\n\n\t11 Constitution of Commission\n\n(1) The Commission consists of—\n\n(a) a commissioner appointed as Chairperson;\n\n(b) one or more commissioners (other than the Chairperson) appointed as Deputy Chairpersons;\n\nS. 11(1)(c) amended by No. 64/2014 s. 48.\n\n(c) as many additional and sessional commissioners as the Minister considers necessary to enable the Commission to perform its functions.\n\n(2) Commissioners are appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.\n\n(3) The **Public Administration Act 2004** (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to a commissioner in respect of the office of commissioner.\n\nS. 11(4) inserted by No. 9/2018 s. 24.\n\n(4) For the purposes of the **Public Administration Act 2004**, the Commission is the Commission as constituted under subsection (1), other than sessional commissioners.\n\nS. 12 substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 36.\n\n\t12 Eligibility for appointment\n\n(1) When recommending persons for appointment as commissioners, the Minister must ensure as far as is practicable that collectively the commissioners have the following—\n\n(a) regulatory experience;\n\n(b) financial or commercial qualifications or experience;\n\n(c) at least 5 years' practice as an Australian legal practitioner;\n\n(d) any other qualifications, experience or expertise that the Minister considers relevant.\n\n(2) Despite subsection (1), a person is not eligible for appointment as a commissioner if the person has, at any time in the previous 2 years, been employed by, or significantly associated with—\n\n(a) a key operative; or\n\n(b) a bookmaker; or\n\n(c) a commercial raffle organiser.\n\n\t13 The Chairperson\n\nS. 13(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 37(a).\n\n(1) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may appoint an eligible person as Chairperson.\n\n(2) The Chairperson is to be appointed on a full-time or part-time basis, on the terms and conditions determined by the Governor in Council.\n\n\t14 Deputy Chairperson\n\nS. 14(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 37(b).\n\n(1) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may appoint one or more eligible persons as Deputy Chairpersons.\n\n(2) The appointment may be on a full-time or part-time basis, on the terms and conditions determined by the Governor in Council.\n\n\t15 Additional commissioners\n\nS. 15(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 37(b).\n\n(1) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may appoint eligible persons as additional commissioners.\n\n(2) The appointment may be on a full-time or part-time basis, on the terms and conditions determined by the Governor in Council.\n\nS. 15A inserted by No. 64/2014 s. 49.\n\n\t15A Sessional commissioners\n\nS. 15A(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 37(c).\n\n(1) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may appoint eligible persons as sessional commissioners.\n\n(2) The appointment of a sessional commissioner is to be on a part-time or daily basis, on the terms and conditions determined by the Governor in Council.\n\n(3) A sessional commissioner may be appointed—\n\n(a) for a specific period; or\n\n(b) for a specific matter.\n\n(4) If the instrument of appointment of a sessional commissioner specifies that the commissioner is appointed for the purposes of a specific matter, the commissioner—\n\n(a) must be allocated to that matter; and\n\n(b) may perform the functions of a commissioner only in relation to that matter.\n\nS. 15A(5) inserted by No. 9/2018 s. 25.\n\n(5) If a sessional commissioner is appointed for a specified period without a specified purpose as set out in subsection (3)—\n\n(a) the Chairperson may allocate the sessional commissioner to a matter as the Chairperson sees fit; and\n\n(b) the sessional commissioner may perform the functions of a commissioner in relation to that matter.\n\n\t16 Term of appointment\n\nA commissioner—\n\n(a) holds office for the period, not exceeding 5 years, specified in his or her instrument of appointment;\n\n(b) is eligible for re-appointment for a further term or terms.\n\n\t17 Remuneration\n\nA commissioner is entitled to the remuneration specified in his or her instrument of appointment.\n\n\t18 Acting appointments\n\nS. 18(1) amended by No. 64/2014 s. 50.\n\n(1) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the office of commissioner (other than as a sessional commissioner), for a period not exceeding 6 months—\n\n(a) if a commissioner is absent or, for any other reason, is unable to perform the duties of office; or\n\n(b) during a vacancy in the office of commissioner; or\n\n(c) if the Minister considers that an appointment under this section is necessary to assist the Commission in the performance of its functions.\n\n(2) An acting commissioner is eligible for re‑appointment for a further term or terms.\n\n(3) The Minister may—\n\n(a) determine the terms and conditions of appointment of an acting commissioner; and\n\n(b) terminate the appointment at any time.\n\n(4) While acting in a commissioner's place, the acting commissioner—\n\n(a) has and may perform all the functions of the commissioner; and\n\n(b) is entitled to be paid the remuneration to which the commissioner would have been entitled.\n\n(5) The Minister may appoint a commissioner to act in the office of Chairperson if the Chairperson is absent or, for any other reason, is unable to perform the duties of office.\n\n(6) While acting in the Chairperson's place, the acting Chairperson—\n\n(a) has and may perform all the functions of the Chairperson; and\n\n(b) is entitled to be paid the remuneration to which the Chairperson would have been entitled.\n\n(7) A person appointed under this section may resign from that acting appointment by notice in writing delivered to the Minister.\n\n\t19 Vacancies and resignation\n\n(1) A commissioner's office becomes vacant if he or she—\n\n(a) becomes bankrupt; or\n\n(b) is convicted in Victoria of an indictable offence or elsewhere of an offence that, if committed in Victoria, would be an indictable offence; or\n\n(c) is removed from office under subsection (2); or\n\n(d) resigns by notice in writing delivered to the Governor in Council.\n\n(2) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may remove a commissioner from office if the commissioner—\n\n(a) has refused, neglected, or failed to carry out the functions or duties of office;\n\n(b) has engaged in misconduct in carrying out the functions, powers or duties of office.\n\n(3) If a commissioner is removed from office under subsection (2), the Minister must cause to be laid before each House of the Parliament a full statement of the grounds of the removal within 10 sitting days of that House after the removal.\n\n\t20 Validity of decisions\n\nA decision of the Commission is not invalid merely because of a defect or irregularity in, or in connection with, the appointment of a commissioner or acting commissioner.\n\n\t21 Disclosure of interests\n\n(1) If a commissioner has an interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, by the Commission, he or she must, as soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to his or her knowledge, disclose the nature of the interest to the Chairperson.\n\n(2) If the Chairperson has an interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, by the Commission, he or she must, as soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to his or her knowledge, disclose the nature of the interest to the Minister.\n\n(3) The Commission must make guidelines specifying the types of interests that a commissioner must disclose for the purposes of this section.\n\n(4) The Commission must cause guidelines made under this section to be published on the Internet site of the Commission.\n\n\t22 Protection from liability\n\n(1) A commissioner, a delegate of the Commission, or a delegate of a commissioner is not personally liable for anything done or omitted to be done in good faith—\n\n(a) in the exercise of a power or the performance of a function under—\n\n(i) this Act; or\n\n(ii) gambling legislation; or\n\nS. 22(1)(a)(iii) repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 38(a).\n\n* * * * *\n\n(b) in the reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the exercise of a power or the performance of a function under—\n\n(i) this Act; or\n\nS. 22(1)(b)(ii) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 38(b).\n\n(ii) gambling legislation.\n\nS. 22(1)(b)(iii) repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 38(b).\n\n* * * * *\n\n(2) Any liability resulting from an act or omission that, but for subsection (1), would attach to a commissioner or delegate attaches instead to the Commission.\n\nS. 23 repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 39.\n\n* * * * *\n\nPt 2 Div. 2A (Heading and ss 23A, 23B) inserted by No. 9/2018 s. 26.\n\nDivision 2A—Chief executive officer\n\nS. 23A inserted by No. 9/2018 s. 26.\n\n\t23A Chief executive officer\n\n(1) There is to be a chief executive officer of the Commission, appointed by the Commission in consultation with the Minister.\n\n(2) The chief executive officer is responsible to the Commission for the day-to-day management and administration of the affairs of the Commission.\n\n(3) The chief executive officer must not be a commissioner.\n\nS. 23B inserted by No. 9/2018 s. 26.\n\n\t23B Terms of appointment of the chief executive officer\n\n(1) The chief executive officer is appointed subject to the terms and conditions (including remuneration and allowances) set out in the instrument of appointment.\n\n(2) The Commission, in consultation with the Minister, may remove the chief executive officer from office.\n\n(3) The chief executive officer may resign office by writing signed by the chief executive officer and delivered to the Commission.\n\n(4) The **Public Administration Act 2004** (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to the chief executive officer in respect of the chief executive officer's appointment.\n\nDivision 3—Performance and exercise of the Commission's functions, powers and duties\n\n\t24 Basic requirement\n\n(1) The Commission must endeavour to perform its functions and duties and exercise its powers without undue formality, and as expeditiously as practicable, as the requirements of this or any other Act and the proper consideration of the subject matter permit.\n\n(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Commission is required to inform an applicant of the Commission's decision in respect of the applicant's matter, and any other party to that matter, as soon as practicable after making the decision.\n\nS. 24(3) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 40.\n\n(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), an applicant is a person who has applied for a gambling authorisation that the Commission may grant, issue or give.\n\n\t25 How may Commission's functions, duties and powers be performed or exercised?\n\n(1) A function, duty or power of the Commission is to be performed or exercised by the Commission at a meeting, or an inquiry, in accordance with this Division and Division 2 of Part 3.\n\nS. 25(1A) inserted by No. 49/2021 s. 61.\n\n(1A) Subsection (1) does not apply to a function, duty or power performed or exercised by the Commission in conducting a compulsory conference under Division 2A of Part 9 of the **Liquor Control Reform Act 1998**.\n\n(2) A function of the Commission that an Act or subordinate instrument provides may be performed by any commissioner may also be performed by the Commission at a meeting convened or inquiry arranged in accordance with this Division and Division 2 of Part 3.\n\n(3) In performing a function or duty the Commission—\n\n(a) except when exercising a power under Division 5 of Part I of the **Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958**, is not bound by the rules of evidence but may inform itself in any way it thinks fit;\n\n**Note**\n\nSee section 33(3).\n\n(b) is bound by the rules of natural justice.\n\nS. 25(4) inserted by No. 9/2018 s. 27.\n\n(4) An appeal against a decision of the Commission under section 3.3.17, 3.5.33M, 8.3.4, 8.3.18, 8.4.20, 8.5A.4 or 9A.1.7 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003** must be heard by at least 3 commissioners one of whom must be the Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson.\n\n\t26 Meetings and inquiries generally\n\n(1) The Chairperson—\n\n(a) must convene as many meetings of the Commission as he or she considers necessary for the efficient conduct of its affairs;\n\n(b) may arrange for the Commission to conduct an inquiry.\n\n(2) A meeting convened, or inquiry arranged, in accordance with this section, may be conducted at a place determined by the Chairperson.\n\nS. 26(3) amended by No. 9/2018 s. 28(1).\n\n(3) The Chairperson, or in his or her absence and if there is no acting Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson, is to preside at a meeting of the Commission.\n\nS. 26(4) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 41.\n\n(4) Subject to this Act or gambling legislation, the Commission may regulate its own procedure.\n\nS. 26(5) inserted by No. 9/2018 s. 28(2).\n\n(5) If the Chairperson arranges an inquiry to be conducted by 3 or more commissioners, the Chairperson may be the presiding commissioner, or must appoint one of the commissioners to be the presiding commissioner.\n\n\t27 Meetings\n\n(1) A meeting of the Commission may be conducted by telephone, closed circuit television or other means of communication that does not require the physical presence of each commissioner in the same room.\n\n(2) The quorum for a meeting of the Commission is 3 commissioners, at least one of whom must be the Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson.\n\nS. 27(2A) inserted by No. 64/2014 s. 51.\n\n(2A) If a sessional commissioner has been appointed for a specific matter, the quorum for a meeting of the Commission that is to perform any function in relation to that matter must include that sessional commissioner.\n\n(3) A matter arising at a meeting is determined by a majority of votes of the commissioners present and voting on the question and the person presiding has a deliberative vote and, if voting is equal, a second or casting vote.\n\n\t28 Are Commission meetings and inquiries open to the public?\n\n(1) The Commission may conduct meetings and inquiries in public or private.\n\n(2) However, an inquiry conducted for the purposes of making a finding or a determination relating to any of the following matters must be conducted in public unless the Commission determines, under subsection (3), that there are special circumstances requiring that the inquiry or part of it should be conducted in private—\n\nS. 28(2)(a)–(d) repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 42.\n\n* * * * *\n\n(e) an application for approval of premises for gaming under Part 3 of Chapter 3 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(f) an application for a venue operator's licence under Division 2 of Part 4 of Chapter 3 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(g) a proposed amendment to a venue operator's licence to—\n\n(i) vary the days or dates on which 24 hour gaming is permitted;\n\n(ii) add a new condition to specify days or dates on which 24 hour gaming is permitted;\n\n(iii) increase the number of gaming machines permitted in an approved venue so that the approved venue will have more than 10% more than the number of gaming machines permitted in the venue at the time of the proposed amendment;\n\n(iv) increase the number of gaming machines permitted in an approved venue within 2 years after the Commission has approved an increase of not more than 10% in the number of gaming machines permitted in the venue;\n\nS. 28(2)(g)(v) repealed by No. 62/2017 s. 66.\n\n* * * * *\n\nS. 28(2)(g)(vi) repealed by No. 62/2017 s. 59.\n\n* * * * *\n\n(h) approval of gaming machine types and games under section 3.5.4 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(i) variation of gaming machine types and games under section 3.5.5 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(j) withdrawal of gaming machine types and games under section 3.5.6 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(k) approval to install a linked jackpot arrangement referred to in section 3.5.7 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(l) the making of rules under section 3.5.23 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(m) any matters in relation to an application under Chapter 4 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003** (other than an application under Part 3 of that Chapter of that Act);\n\n(n) any matters in relation to an application under Chapter 6A of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003** (other than an application under Part 3 of that Chapter of that Act);\n\n(o) any of the following under the **Casino Control Act 1991**—\n\n(i) the granting of a casino licence under section 13 of that Act;\n\n(ii) the amendment of the conditions of a casino licence under section 16 of that Act;\n\n(iii) the definition or redefinition of boundaries of a casino under section 17 of that Act;\n\n(iv) the giving or varying of a direction about the days and times of operation of a casino under section 65 of that Act.\n\n(3) The Commission may direct that an inquiry or part of it be conducted in private if the Commission considers that special circumstances of a kind specified in paragraph (a) or (b) exist—\n\n(a) to prevent the unreasonable divulgence of information relating to the personal affairs of any person (including a deceased person); or\n\n(b) it is otherwise in the interests of justice or the public interest to do so.\n\n(4) The Commission must advise that the Commission is conducting an inquiry in public by notice published on the Internet site of the Commission.\n\n(5) In the notice published under subsection (4), the Commission must—\n\n(a) specify the type of inquiry being conducted; and\n\n(b) specify the date of, time of and place of the inquiry.\n\nDivision 4—Staffing and delegation\n\n\t29 Staff\n\nS. 29(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 43.\n\n(1) Any employees that are necessary for the purposes of performing the functions of the Commission under this Act, gambling legislation or any other Act may be employed under Part 3 of the **Public Administration Act 2004**.\n\n(2) The Commission may enter into agreements or arrangements for the use of the services of any staff of a government department, statutory authority or other public body.\n\nS. 29(3) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 43.\n\n(3) The Commission may, by instrument, nominate a person by name to assist or advise the Commission in the performance of functions under this Act, gambling legislation or any other Act.\n\n(4) A nomination under subsection (3) must specify the functions in relation to which the nominated person is to assist or advise the Commission.\n\n(5) A nomination under subsection (3) remains in force for the period determined by the Commission and may be extended from time to time by the Commission.\n\n\t30 Delegation\n\nS. 30(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 44(1).\n\n(1) The Commission may, by instrument, delegate any power, function or duty of the Commission under any Act or subordinate instrument to a commissioner (other than a function under section 10.1.32(3) of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**).\n\n(2) The Commission may, by instrument, delegate any power, function or duty of the Commission under any Act or subordinate instrument (other than a function specified in subsection (3)) to—\n\nS. 30(2)(aa) inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 44(2).\n\n(aa) the chief executive officer;\n\n(a) a member of staff employed under section 29;\n\n(b) a person employed under Part 3 of the **Public Administration Act 2004**.\n\nS. 30(3) amended by Nos 64/2014 s. 52(1), 26/2022 s. 44(3)(a).\n\n(3) The following functions of the Commission are not delegable under subsection (2)—\n\n(a) a function under section 10.1.32(3) of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\nS. 30(3)(b) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 44(3)(b).\n\n(b) a decision to take disciplinary action under section 20 of the **Casino Control Act 1991**;\n\nS. 30(3)(c) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 44(3)(b).\n\n(c) a function under section 22 of the **Casino Control Act 1991**;\n\nS. 30(3)(d) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 44(3)(b).\n\n(d) the approval of a major change under section 28 of the **Casino Control Act 1991**.\n\nS. 30(3A) inserted by No. 64/2014 s. 52(2), repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 44(4).\n\n* * * * *\n\n(4) A single commissioner may, by instrument, delegate to an employee or member of staff referred to in section 29 any function that may be performed by a commissioner under—\n\n(a) section 3.3.16 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(b) section 4.5A.5 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(c) sections 5.7.4 and 5.7.5 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(d) section 5.7.9 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(e) section 8.3.3 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(f) section 8.3.13 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(g) section 8.5A.3 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(h) sections 9A.1.5 and 9A.1.6 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\n(i) sections 44, 45 and 45A of the **Casino Control Act 1991**.\n\nS. 30(5) repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 44(4).\n\n* * * * *\n\nS. 30(6) inserted by No. 9/2018 s. 29, repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 44(4).\n\n* * * * *\n\n\t31 Conflict of interest and duty\n\n(1) A restricted person must not be an employee of—\n\n(a) a key operative; or\n\n(b) a bookmaker; or\n\n(c) a commercial raffle organiser.\n\nPenalty: 60 penalty units.\n\n(2) A person who ceases to be a commissioner must not, at any time during the next 2 years, be employed by, or significantly associated with—\n\n(a) a key operative; or\n\n(b) a bookmaker; or\n\n(c) a commercial raffle organiser.\n\nPenalty: 60 penalty units.\n\n(3) Unless the Commission otherwise approves, a person who ceases to be a restricted person must not, at any time during the next 2 years, be employed or significantly associated with—\n\n(a) a key operative; or\n\n(b) a bookmaker; or\n\n(c) a commercial raffle organiser.\n\nPenalty: 60 penalty units.\n\n(4) A key operative, bookmaker or commercial raffle organiser must not employ, or be significantly associated with, a person prohibited by subsection (2) or (3) or by section 44 from being so employed or associated.\n\nPenalty: 60 penalty units.\n\nPart 3—Investigations and inquiries of Commission\n\nDivision 1—Investigations\n\n\t32 General power of investigation\n\nS. 32(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 45(1).\n\n(1) For the purposes of performing its functions or duties, or exercising its powers under this Act or gambling legislation, the Commission may carry out investigations.\n\n(2) An investigation under this Division may include (but is not limited to) an investigation of any or all of the following—\n\n(a) a person who, in the opinion of the Commission, is a regulated person;\n\n(b) the conduct and practices of a person referred to in paragraph (a);\n\n(c) any contravention or suspected contravention of a provision under the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**;\n\nS. 32(2)(d) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 45(2)(a).\n\n(d) a person who, in the opinion of the Commission, could affect the performance of functions in or in relation to the conduct of the operations of a regulated person under a gambling authorisation;\n\nS. 32(2)(e) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 45(2)(a).\n\n(e) a person who, in the opinion of the Commission, could be in a position to exercise direct or indirect control over a regulated person in relation to functions in or in relation to the conduct of operations under a gambling authorisation;\n\nS. 32(2)(f) repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 45(2)(b).\n\n* * * * *\n\n(g) an investigation under section 91A or 94A(5D) of the **Racing Act 1958**;\n\nS. 32(2)(h) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 45(2)(c).\n\n(h) matters relevant to the functions, powers or duties of the Commission or the operation of gambling legislation.\n\n(3) An investigation under this Division may include making an enquiry of a preliminary nature.\n\nDivision 2—Inquiries\n\nSubdivision 1—Inquiries generally\n\n\t33 Inquiries by Commission\n\nS. 33(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 46.\n\n(1) The Commission may conduct an inquiry for the purposes of performing its functions or duties, or exercising its powers under this Act or gambling legislation.\n\n(2) At least one commissioner must preside at an inquiry.\n\nS. 33(3) amended by No. 67/2014 s. 147(Sch. 2 item 43).\n\n(3) When conducting an inquiry for the purposes of performing its functions under section 9(1)(a), (b), (c) or (d) the Commission is taken to be a board appointed by the Governor in Council and Division 5 of Part I (including section 21A) of the **Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958**, as in force immediately before the repeal of that Division,  applies accordingly.\n\nS. 33(4) inserted by No. 64/2014 s. 53.\n\n(4) If a sessional commissioner has been appointed for a specific matter, that sessional commissioner must sit on any inquiry in relation to that matter.\n\nS. 33(5) inserted by No. 9/2018 s. 30.\n\n(5) When the Commission is conducting an inquiry for the purposes of a function referred to in section 30(3)(c), the commissioner who initiated the inquiry may sit on the inquiry.\n\n\t34 Conduct of inquiry\n\nS. 34 amended by No. 26/2022 s. 47.\n\nSubject to this Act and gambling legislation, the Commission may conduct any inquiry in any manner the Commission considers appropriate.\n\n**Note**\n\nAs to which provisions of this Act the section is subject to, see, for example, sections 25(3) and 33(3).\n\n\t35 Community interest inquiries\n\n(1) The Commission may determine that an inquiry it is proposing to, or must, conduct is a community interest inquiry.\n\n(2) In making a determination under subsection (1), the Commission must have regard to the subject matter of the proposed inquiry and the functions, powers and duties it will perform or exercise for the purposes of that inquiry.\n\nS. 35(3) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 48.\n\n(3) If directed to do so by the Minister, the Commission must conduct a community interest inquiry into any matter specified by the Minister that is relevant to the administration of this Act or gambling legislation.\n\n(4) A direction made by the Minister under subsection (3) must be in writing.\n\n(5) The Commission must make a report to the Minister on the results of a community interest inquiry conducted at the direction of the Minister under subsection (3).\n\nSubdivision 2—Community interest inquiries\n\n\t36 Application\n\nThis Subdivision applies to an inquiry—\n\n(a) that the Commission has determined is a community interest inquiry;\n\n(b) that the Minister has directed the Commission to conduct under section 35(3).\n\n\t37 Procedure for community interest inquiries\n\n(1) The Commission must conduct a community interest inquiry in public.\n\n(2) In conducting a community interest inquiry, the Commission may—\n\n(a) determine the area or locality in the State to which the inquiry relates;\n\n(b) call for submissions from interested organisations and members of the public;\n\n(c) consult with persons or bodies the Commission considers appropriate and seek submissions from those persons and bodies.\n\n(3) The Commission must advise that a community interest inquiry is being conducted by the Commission—\n\n(a) by notice published in the Government Gazette; and\n\n(b) by notice published on the Internet site of the Commission; and\n\n(c) if the inquiry relates to a particular area or locality—by notice published in a newspaper circulating in the area or locality to which the inquiry relates.\n\n(4) The Commission must—\n\n(a) in the notices required to be published under subsection (3), invite the public to make submissions to the Commission in relation to the community interest inquiry within the time specified in those notices;\n\n(b) set out the manner and form in which submissions may be made.\n\n(5) All submissions made to the Commission that—\n\n(a) relate to the subject matter of the community interest inquiry; and\n\n(b) are made within the time, manner and form specified by the Commission in the notices required to be published under subsection (3)—\n\nmust be considered by the Commission before the community interest inquiry is concluded.\n\n\t38 Minister may require interim report\n\n(1) The Minister may, in writing, request the Commission to provide an interim report, within a time specified by the Minister, on any community interest inquiry being conducted by the Commission before the inquiry is concluded.\n\n(2) An interim report made by the Commission and given to the Minister under subsection (1) may be made orally or may be in writing.\n\n\t39 Final report to be provided to Minister\n\n(1) At the conclusion of a community interest inquiry, the Commission must give the Minister a report on the outcomes of the inquiry.\n\n(2) A report made by the Commission and given to the Minister under subsection (1) must be in writing.\n\nPt 4 (Heading) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 49.\n\nPart 4—Gambling and casino inspectors\n\n\t40 Appointment\n\nS. 40(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 50(a).\n\n(1) The Chairperson may, by instrument, appoint as a gambling and casino inspector for the purposes of this Act, gambling legislation or the **Racing Act 1958** a person employed under Part 3 of the **Public Administration Act 2004** who, in the Chairperson's opinion—\n\n(a) is competent to perform the functions of an inspector; and\n\n(b) is of good reputation, having regard to character, honesty and integrity.\n\nS. 40(2) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 50(b)(i).\n\n(2) Unless the Chairperson considers that there are special circumstances, the Chairperson cannot appoint as a gambling and casino inspector a person who is, or at any time in the previous 2 years has been—\n\nS. 40(2)(a) repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 50(b)(ii).\n\n* * * *\n\n(b) employed by, or significantly associated with—\n\n(i) a key operative; or\n\n(ii) a bookmaker; or\n\n(iii) a commercial raffle organiser; or\n\n(iv) the holder of an on-course wagering permit.\n\nS. 40(3) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 50(c).\n\n(3) Unless the Chairperson considers that there are special circumstances, the Chairperson cannot appoint as a gambling and casino inspector a person who is, or at any time during the previous 2 years has been, entitled to 2% or more of the voting shares in the wagering and betting licensee or a venue operator or a former wagering and betting licensee or venue operator.\n\n\t41 Criminal records check\n\nS. 41(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 51.\n\n(1) The Commission may require a person under consideration for appointment as a gambling and casino inspector to consent to having his or her photograph, finger prints and palm prints taken.\n\n(2) The Commission must refer a copy of any photograph, finger prints and palm prints and any supporting documentation to the Chief Commissioner of Police.\n\n(3) The Chief Commissioner of Police must inquire into and report to the Commission on matters relating to whether the person under consideration is of good repute, having regard to character, honesty and integrity.\n\n(4) The Chief Commissioner of Police must ensure that—\n\n(a) any copies of photographs, finger prints and palm prints and any supporting documentation received under subsection (2) are destroyed—\n\n(i) within 28 days after they are no longer required in connection with the Chief Commissioner's inquiry and report under subsection (3); or\n\n(ii) no later than 6 months from the date they were received—\n\nwhichever is the earlier; and\n\n(b) the person to whom they relate is notified of the destruction as soon as practicable.\n\n(5) The Chairperson must ensure that—\n\n(a) any photographs, finger prints or palm prints taken under subsection (1) are destroyed—\n\nS. 41(5)(a)(i) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 51.\n\n(i) within 28 days after they are no longer required in connection with the consideration of the person's appointment as a gambling and casino inspector; or\n\n(ii) no later than 6 months from the date they were taken—\n\nwhichever is the earlier; and\n\n(b) the person to whom they relate is notified of the destruction as soon as practicable.\n\nS. 42 (Heading) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 52(1).\n\n\t42 Functions of gambling and casino inspectors\n\nS. 42(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 52(2)(a).\n\n(1) A gambling and casino inspector has the following functions—\n\nS. 42(1)(a) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 52(2).\n\n(a) any functions conferred on a gambling and casino inspector under gambling legislation;\n\nS. 42(1)(b) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 52(2)(a).\n\n(b) any functions conferred on a gambling and casino inspector under the **Racing Act 1958** and any regulations made under that Act;\n\nS. 42(1)(c) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 52(2)(a).\n\n(c) any other functions conferred on a gambling and casino inspector under this Act, any other Act or regulations made under this Act or any other Act.\n\nS. 42(2) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 52(3).\n\n(2) A gambling and casino inspector has all the powers necessary to perform the inspector's functions under gambling legislation.\n\nS. 42(3) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 52(4)(a).\n\n(3) Without limiting subsection (2), a gambling and casino inspector may—\n\nS. 42(3)(a) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 52(4)(b).\n\n(a) with the approval of the Commission, bring proceedings for offences against this Act or gambling legislation;\n\nS. 42(3)(b) substituted by No. 26/2022 s. 52(4)(c).\n\n(b) appear personally or be represented by an Australian lawyer in any proceeding the inspector becomes involved in as a consequence of performing functions as a gambling and casino inspector.\n\n\t43 Identity cards\n\nS. 43(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 53.\n\n(1) A gambling and casino inspector is not authorised to perform the functions of a gambling and casino inspector unless he or she is in possession of an identity card in the form approved by the Chairperson.\n\nS. 43(2) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 53.\n\n(2) The identity card must bear a photograph and the name and signature of the gambling and casino inspector.\n\nS. 43(3) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 53.\n\n(3) Subject to this Act and any other Act conferring a function on a gambling and casino inspector, in the course of performing a function as a gambling and casino inspector, a gambling and casino inspector must, if requested to do so by a person affected by the performance of that function, produce the gambling and casino inspector's identity card for inspection by the person unless to do so would defeat the purpose for which the function is to be exercised.\n\nS. 44 amended by No. 26/2022 s. 54.\n\n\t44 Former inspectors\n\nUnless the Chairperson otherwise approves, a person who ceases to be a gambling and casino inspector must not, at any time during the next 2 years, be employed by or significantly associated with a key operative.\n\nPenalty: 60 penalty units.\n\nPart 5—General\n\nS. 44A inserted by No. 25/2024 s. 17A.\n\n\t44A Review of repeal of Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Act 2011\n\n(1) The Minister must cause a review of the repeal of the **Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Act 2011** to be commenced within one year after the second anniversary of the repeal of that Act.\n\n(2) The review must consider and report on—\n\n(a) the efficiency, effectiveness, appropriateness and co-ordination of functions related to gambling harm across the Commission, the Department of Justice and Community Safety and the Department of Health; and\n\n(b) the methods used to identify gambling‑related matters to research, the independence of that research and the value of any gambling-related research that is conducted or commissioned by the Commission, the Department of Justice and Community Safety or the Department of Health; and\n\n(c) whether the Auditor-General's recommendations to prevent and protect the community from gambling harm have been fully implemented; and\n\n(d) the availability, delivery and quality of gambling harm treatment services and gambling harm public education programs.\n\n(3) The Minister must cause a copy of the report of the review to be laid before each House of the Parliament not later than 2 years after the second anniversary of the repeal of the **Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Act 2011**.\n\n\t45 Regulations\n\nThe Governor in Council may make regulations for or with respect to any matter or thing required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed or necessary to be prescribed to give effect to this Act.\n\nPart 6—Savings and transitional provisions\n\n\t46 Definitions\n\nIn this Part—\n\n***commencement day*** means the day on which section 3 comes into operation;\n\n***new Commission*** means Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation established under Part 2.\n\n\t47 General transitional provisions\n\n(1) This Part does not affect or take away from the **Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984**.\n\n(2) This Part applies despite anything to the contrary in any other provision in this Act.\n\n\t48 Inspectors\n\n(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who is, immediately before the commencement day—\n\n(a) an inspector appointed under section 10.5.1 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**; or\n\n(b) a compliance inspector appointed under section 172A of the **Liquor Control Reform Act 1998**—\n\nis, on that day, taken to be a gambling and liquor inspector appointed under section 40.\n\n(2) If a person specified in subsection (1)(b) does not, on the commencement day, meet the eligibility criteria specified in section 40(2) and (3) for a gambling and liquor inspector, the person must, within 6 months after that day apply for an exemption from the Chairperson to continue to be a gambling and liquor inspector.\n\n(3) If a person specified in subsection (1)(b) does not apply for an exemption under subsection (2) within the period specified, the person ceases to be a gambling and liquor inspector at the end of that period.\n\n(4) The Chairperson must grant or refuse an exemption under this section as soon as practicable after application for the exemption has been made.\n\n(5) The Chairperson must notify, in writing, the person of his or her decision whether to grant or refuse to grant an exemption.\n\n(6) A person who has applied for an exemption under subsection (2) may, if granted an exemption by the Chairperson, continue to be a gambling and liquor inspector appointed under this Act.\n\n(7) If the Chairperson refuses to grant an exemption the person ceases to be a gambling and liquor inspector on the date the person is notified of that refusal.\n\n\t49 Criminal records check\n\n(1) Photographs, finger prints and palm prints taken under section 10.5.2 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003** and photographs and finger prints taken under section 172B of the **Liquor Control Reform Act 1998** that are in existence immediately before the commencement day are, on that day, taken to be photographs, finger prints and palm prints taken under section 41.\n\n(2) Despite section 41(4), the Chief Commissioner of Police has a period of 6 months from the commencement day to comply with section 41(4) in respect of photographs, finger prints and palm prints taken under section 10.5.2 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003** to which subsection (1) applies.\n\n(3) Despite section 41(5), the Chairperson has a period of 6 months from the commencement day to comply with section 41(5) in respect of photographs, finger prints and palm prints taken under section 10.5.2 of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003** to which subsection (1) applies.\n\n\t50 Statements of policy\n\n(1) On the commencement day, a statement of policy made and in force immediately before that day is taken to be decision-making guidelines made under section 5.\n\n(2) In this section, ***statement of policy*** means—\n\n(a) the Statement of Policy made by the Minister for Consumer Affairs on 25 October 2006 and published in the Government Gazette No. S 294 on 27 October 2006;\n\n(b) the Statement of Policy made by the Minister for Consumer Affairs on 18 March 2011 and published in the Government Gazette No. S 88 on 18 March 2011;\n\n(c) the Statement of Policy made by the Minister for Consumer Affairs on 4 August 2011 and published in the Government Gazette No. G 31 on 4 August 2011.\n\nNew s. 51  inserted by No. 54/2021 s. 38.\n\n\t51 Saving provision concerning change of Act and Commission name\n\nUnless the contrary intention appears—\n\n(a) any reference to the **Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011** in any enactment, agreement or other document as far as it relates to any period after the commencement of Part 5 of the **Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2021** is to be treated as a reference to the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011**; and\n\n(b) any reference to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation in any enactment, agreement or other document as far as it relates to any period after the commencement of Part 5 of the **Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2021** is to be treated as a reference to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission.\n\nPt 7 (Heading andss 51–68) repealed by No. 70/2013 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 57.1), new Pt 7 (Heading and new ss 52–57) inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 55.\n\nPart 7—Transitional provisions for Casino and Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2022\n\nNew s. 52 inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 55.\n\n\t52 Definitions\n\nIn this Part—\n\n***amending Act*** means the **Casino and Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2022**;\n\n***gambling and liquor inspector*** means a gambling and liquor inspector within the meaning of section 3 as in force immediately before the commencement of section 28 of the amending Act;\n\n***Liquor Commission*** means the Victorian Liquor Commission established by section 172B of the **Liquor Control Reform Act 1998** (as inserted by section 22 of the amending Act).\n\nNew s. 53 inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 55.\n\n\t53 Commissioners\n\n(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who was a commissioner immediately before the commencement of section 36 of the amending Act continues in office as a commissioner on and after that commencement in accordance with the person's instrument of appointment.\n\n(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who has been appointed as a member of the Liquor Commission before the commencement of section 36 of the amending Act.\n\nNew s. 54 inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 55.\n\n\t54 Inspectors\n\n(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who was a gambling and liquor inspector immediately before the commencement of section 50 of the amending Act is taken, on and after that commencement, to be a gambling and casino inspector appointed under section 40.\n\n(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who has been appointed as a liquor inspector under section 172ZA of the **Liquor Control Reform Act 1998** (as inserted by section 22 of the amending Act) before the commencement of section 50 of the amending Act.\n\nNew s. 55 inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 55.\n\n\t55 Former inspectors\n\nSection 44, as in force immediately before the commencement of section 54 of the amending Act, continues to apply on and after that commencement to a person who ceased to be a gambling and liquor inspector before that commencement.\n\nNew s. 56 inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 55.\n\n\t56 Protection from liability\n\nSection 22, as in force immediately before the commencement of section 38 of the amending Act, continues to apply on and after that commencement in relation to any liability of a commissioner, or a delegate of a commissioner, under liquor legislation before that commencement.\n\nNew s. 57 inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 55, repealed by No. 58/2011 s. 57(6).\n\n* * * * *\n\nPt 8 (Heading andss 69–92) repealed by No. 70/2013 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 57.1).\n\n* * * * *\n\nPt 9 (Heading andss 93–103) repealed by No. 70/2013 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 57.1).\n\n* * * * *\n\nPt 10 (Heading and s. 104) repealed by No. 21/2015 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 64).\n\n* * * * *\n\nSch. amended by No. 70/2013 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 57.2), repealed by No. 21/2015 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 64).\n\n* * * * *\n\n ═══════════════\n\nEndnotes\n\n1 General information\n\nSee [www.legislation.vic.gov.au](http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au) for Victorian Bills, Acts and current Versions of legislation and up-to-date legislative information.\n\n *Minister's second reading speech—*\n\n *Legislative Assembly: 15 September 2011*\n\n *Legislative Council: 13 October 2011*\n\nThe long title for the Bill for this Act was \"A Bill for an Act to establish the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, to amend the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**, the **Liquor Control Reform Act 1998** and other Acts and for other purposes.\"\n\nThe **Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011** was assented to on 2 November 2011 and came into operation on 6 February 2012: Special Gazette (No. 423) 21 December 2011 page 4.\n\nThe title of this Act was changed from the **Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011** to the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** by section 34 of the **Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2021**, No. 54/2021.\n\nINTERPRETATION OF LEGISLATION ACT 1984 (ILA)\n\nStyle changes\n\nSection 54A of the ILA authorises the making of the style changes set out in Schedule 1 to that Act.\n\nReferences to ILA s. 39B\n\nSidenotes which cite ILA s. 39B refer to section 39B of the ILA which provides that where an undivided section or clause of a Schedule is amended by the insertion of one or more subsections or subclauses, the original section or clause becomes subsection or subclause (1) and is amended by the insertion of the expression \"(1)\" at the beginning of the original section or clause.\n\nInterpretation\n\nAs from 1 January 2001, amendments to section 36 of the ILA have the following effects:\n\n• Headings\n\nAll headings included in an Act which is passed on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Act. Any heading inserted in an Act which was passed before 1 January 2001, by an Act passed on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Act. This includes headings to Parts, Divisions or Subdivisions in a Schedule; sections; clauses; items; tables; columns; examples; diagrams; notes or forms. See section 36(1A)(2A).\n\n• Examples, diagrams or notes\n\nAll examples, diagrams or notes included in an Act which is passed on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Act. Any examples, diagrams or notes inserted in an Act which was passed before 1 January 2001, by an Act passed on or after 1 January 2001, form part of that Act. See section 36(3A).\n\n• Punctuation\n\nAll punctuation included in an Act which is passed on or after 1 January 2001 forms part of that Act. Any punctuation inserted in an Act which was passed before 1 January 2001, by an Act passed on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Act. See section 36(3B).\n\n• Provision numbers\n\nAll provision numbers included in an Act form part of that Act, whether inserted in the Act before, on or after 1 January 2001. Provision numbers include section numbers, subsection numbers, paragraphs and subparagraphs. See section 36(3C).\n\n• Location of \"legislative items\"\n\nA \"legislative item\" is a penalty, an example or a note. As from 13 October 2004, a legislative item relating to a provision of an Act is taken to be at the foot of that provision even if it is preceded or followed by another legislative item that relates to that provision. For example, if a penalty at the foot of a provision is followed by a note, both of these legislative items will be regarded as being at the foot of that provision. See section 36B.\n\n• Other material\n\nAny explanatory memorandum, table of provisions, endnotes, index and other material printed after the Endnotes does not form part of an Act.  \nSee section 36(3)(3D)(3E).\n\n2 Table of Amendments\n\nThis publication incorporates amendments made to the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** by Acts and subordinate instruments.\n\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\n\n**Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011 , No. 58/2011**\n\n| Assent Date: | 2.11.11 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Commencement Date: | S. 57(6) inserted on 1.7.22 by No. 26/2022 s. 55: Special Gazette (No. 336) 30.6.22 p. 1 |\n| Note: | S. 57(6) repealed s. 57 on 1.7.24 |\n| Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n**Statute Law Revision Act 2013, No. 70/2013**\n\n| *Assent Date:* | 19.11.13 |\n| --- | --- |\n| *Commencement Date:* | S. 3(Sch. 1 item 57.2) on 5.2.12: s. 2(2)(f); s. 3(Sch. 1 item 57.1) on 1.12.13: s. 2(1) |\n| *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n**Gambling and Liquor Legislation Further Amendment Act 2014, No. 64/2014**\n\n| *Assent Date:* | 9.9.14 |\n| --- | --- |\n| *Commencement Date:* | Ss 47–53 on 15.10.14: Special Gazette (No. 364) 14.10.14 p. 1 |\n| *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n**Inquiries Act 2014, No. 67/2014**\n\n| *Assent Date:* | 23.9.14 |\n| --- | --- |\n| *Commencement Date:* | S. 147(Sch. 2 item 43) on 15.10.14: Special Gazette (No. 364) 14.10.14 p. 2 |\n| *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n**Statute Law Revision Act 2015, No. 21/2015**\n\n| *Assent Date:* | 16.6.15 |\n| --- | --- |\n| *Commencement Date:* | S. 3(Sch. 1 item 64) on 1.8.15: s. 2(1) |\n| *Current State:* | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n**Gambling Regulation Amendment (Gaming Machine Arrangements) Act 2017, No. 62/2017**\n\n| Assent Date: | 12.12.17 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Commencement Date: | Ss 59, 66 on 19.9.18: s. 2(3) |\n| Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n**Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2018, No. 9/2018**\n\n| Assent Date: | 14.3.18 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Commencement Date: | Ss 24, 25, 27–30 on 15.3.18: s. 2(1); s. 26 on 1.9.18: s. 2(3) |\n| Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n**Liquor Control Reform Amendment Act 2021, No. 49/2021**\n\n| Assent Date: | 9.11.21 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Commencement Date: | S. 61 on 31.12.22: s. 2(2) |\n| Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n**Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2021, No. 54/2021**\n\n| Assent Date: | 14.12.21 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Commencement Date: | Ss 34–38 on 1.1.22: Special Gazette (No. 733) 21.12.21 p. 1 |\n| Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n**Casino and Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2022, No. 26/2022**\n\n| Assent Date: | 28.6.22 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Commencement Date: | Ss 27–55 on 1.7.22: Special Gazette (No. 336) 30.6.22 p. 1 |\n| Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n**Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Act 2024, No. 25/2024**\n\n| Assent Date: | 25.6.24 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Commencement Date: | Ss 16, 17, 17A on 1.7.24: Special Gazette (No. 345) 25.6.24 p. 1 |\n| Current State: | This information relates only to the provision/s amending the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011** |\n\n\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\n\n3 Explanatory details\n\nNo entries at date of publication.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act's scope has shifted from a combined gambling-and-liquor regulator toward a focused gambling and casino regulator with added harm‑minimisation and public‑education responsibilities. The text maps prior references and renames the body (see s51 and Endnotes re name change), transitions liquor functions and inspectors via the 2022 amendments (see Pt 7: ss 52–55), and adds objectives and functions addressing gambling harm and education (see s8A; s9(1)(i)‑(k)). The Act therefore expands regulatory functions while reallocating liquor regulation elsewhere and introduces new review obligations (see s44A)."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross‑referencing to other statutes (Gambling Regulation Act 2003; Casino Control Act 1991; Racing Act 1958) which affects interpretation and application (see s9, s10).","Ministerial oversight with published decision‑making guidelines and constrained but significant written directions (see s5, s5A(1)‑(4)); discretion over publication of commercially sensitive material (s5A(4)).","Delegation architecture: wide delegation to CEO, staff and named persons but several non‑delegable functions retained (see s30(1)‑(4) and list in s30(3)).","Appointment, eligibility and conflict rules for commissioners and inspectors, including cooling‑off and employment prohibitions and penalties (see s12, s31, s40).","Investigatory and inquiry powers are broad (s32, s33) and include special procedures for community interest inquiries with public notice, submissions and reporting obligations (s35‑39, s37).","Procedural complexity: Commission not bound by rules of evidence but must observe natural justice (s25(3)(a)‑(b)); quorum and composition rules (s27) and public/private hearing thresholds (s28).","Protections and liabilities: personal immunity for commissioners/delegates for good‑faith acts (s22) alongside penalties for prohibited associations (s31, s44).","Numerous amendments and transitional provisions alter scope, roles and terminology (see Pt 6 and Pt 7 transitional sections and Endnotes), requiring attention to version history (multiple amendment notes).","Public transparency and administrative obligations: publication requirements for directions, inquiry notices and guidelines (s5, s5A(3), s28(4)‑(5), s31(4)).","Overlap of policy, regulatory and harm‑minimisation functions introduced by recent amendments (see s8A, s9(1)(i)‑(k), s44A), increasing remit and interagency coordination demands."],"plain_english_summary":"This Act creates the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission to licence, supervise, investigate and discipline gambling businesses and casinos, and to appoint inspectors, hold inquiries and delegate operational functions. It places compliance costs and potential disciplinary exposure on licence‑holders and venue operators, while the Commission and the Minister (through published decision‑making guidelines and limited written directions) decide licensing, enforcement and harm‑minimisation priorities."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has undergone significant scope reduction followed by expansion. Originally enacted as the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011, it covered both gambling AND liquor regulation. The 2022 amendments (Casino and Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2022) stripped away all liquor functions, transferring them to the new Victorian Liquor Commission, and renamed the body to focus solely on gambling and casinos. However, the 2024 amendments (Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Act 2024) then expanded the Commission's scope by absorbing the harm minimisation, research and public education functions previously performed by the abolished Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation. The Act has therefore shifted from a broad gambling/liquor regulator to a specialised gambling/casino regulator with enhanced social responsibility duties."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple amending Acts (at least 10) have modified the original 2011 text, creating a patchwork of inserted, substituted and repealed provisions visible in the marginal notes","Extensive cross-referencing to other Acts including the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, Casino Control Act 1991, Racing Act 1958, and Public Administration Act 2004","Nested conditional logic in delegation provisions (section 30) with specific exclusions for certain Casino Control Act functions","Transitional provisions spanning three separate Parts (Part 6, Part 7, and section 51) dealing with successive restructures of the Commission and inspector roles","Dual nomenclature legacy — the Act was formerly the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act, and section 51 contains saving provisions for the name change","Sessional commissioner provisions (section 15A) create a third category of commissioner with limited appointment purposes and specific quorum requirements (section 27(2A))","Complex eligibility restrictions for commissioners and inspectors involving 'key operatives', 'bookmakers', 'commercial raffle organisers' and shareholding thresholds (sections 12, 40)","Specific evidentiary rules applying only to certain inquiry types via reference to repealed provisions of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958 (section 33(3))"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this law does:**\n\nThis Act creates and governs the **Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission** (VGCCC) — the independent body that oversees gambling and casinos in Victoria.\n\n**Key things the law covers:**\n\n*   **Sets up the Commission** — Establishes it as a legal body with powers to hire staff, hold property, and make decisions.\n*   **Defines what the Commission must do** — Its main jobs include:\n    *   Licensing and supervising gambling businesses and casinos\n    *   Keeping gambling free from criminal influence\n    *   Ensuring gambling is conducted honestly\n    *   **Reducing gambling harm** (this was expanded in recent amendments to include public education and treatment services)\n*   **Appoints inspectors** — Creates \"gambling and casino inspectors\" who can investigate venues, check compliance, and enforce gambling laws.\n*   **Allows investigations and public inquiries** — The Commission can investigate breaches of gambling law and hold public hearings (called \"community interest inquiries\") on matters affecting the public.\n*   **Sets rules for decision-making** — The Commission must follow natural justice (fair process), and the Minister can issue guidelines but cannot interfere in specific licensing decisions or investigations.\n*   **Manages conflicts of interest** — Commissioners and inspectors cannot work for gambling companies for two years after leaving, and strict rules prevent insiders from regulating their own industry.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n*   **Gambling venues** (pubs, clubs, casinos, betting operators)\n*   **People working in gambling regulation** (commissioners, inspectors, staff)\n*   **The general public** — through harm minimisation programs and the right to participate in public inquiries\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThis law is the backbone of gambling regulation in Victoria. It ensures someone is watching the $3+ billion gambling industry to prevent crime, protect vulnerable people from gambling harm, and maintain public confidence that the system is fair. Recent changes (2022–2024) stripped away liquor regulation responsibilities and added stronger harm reduction duties after the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation was abolished."},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The scope has meaningfully narrowed from the original intent. The Act was originally titled the 'Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011', indicating it was designed to govern both gambling AND liquor (alcohol) licensing and regulation under one body. The title change to 'Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011' confirms that liquor regulation has since been separated out, leaving this Act focused solely on gambling and casino oversight. This represents a deliberate policy decision to split two distinct regulatory functions into separate bodies or frameworks."},"complexity_factors":["The Act establishes a regulatory body, meaning its full effect depends heavily on related gambling legislation it empowers — readers need to consult multiple Acts to understand the whole picture","Title change from the original name indicates structural reforms have occurred, adding historical complexity when tracing the law's evolution","Regulatory commission legislation typically contains provisions about board composition, powers, delegations, and accountability mechanisms that interact with administrative law principles","The separation of gambling and liquor regulation implies consequential amendments across other Acts, which are not visible in this document alone","Limited text available here makes full complexity assessment difficult — the consolidated version likely contains significantly more operative provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"The Act creates the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission, an independent regulator that licenses, monitors and enforces rules for casinos and other gambling businesses in Victoria. It affects casino operators, gambling venues, bettors and taxpayers by providing oversight and consumer protections to ensure lawful, fair gambling practices.\n\nThe name change from its earlier liquor-inclusive title reflects the Commission’s current exclusive focus on gambling and casinos."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/victorian-gambling-and-casino-control-commission-act-2011","history":"/api/acts/victorian-gambling-and-casino-control-commission-act-2011/history","analysis":"/api/acts/victorian-gambling-and-casino-control-commission-act-2011/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/victorian-gambling-and-casino-control-commission-act-2011/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/victorian-gambling-and-casino-control-commission-act-2011/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/victorian-gambling-and-casino-control-commission-act-2011/documents"}}