Victorian Government

VIC PUSHING AHEAD WITH MANDATORY CARDED PLAY

Posted on February 19th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian government is proceeding with its reforms dubbed “the strictest gambling laws in Australia” as it moves legislation through parliament to create the framework for mandatory carded play. Poker machines (EGMs) were introduced in Victoria in 1992, and the

VICTORIA HITS THE RIGHT LIVE MUSIC NOTE

Posted on September 16th, 2024 by Jane Louise
Victoria’s live music scene is set to receive a $3.9 million boost, with the state government reinforcing its commitment to supporting the industry and venues. The funding was designed to bolster the state’s beleaguered live music scene, and is part

NEW GRANTS OFFER $10m TO BELEAGUERED MUSIC VENUES

Posted on April 17th, 2024 by Jane Louise
The Victorian Government recently announced two programs designed to bolster the state’s live music scene, in response to pressures of rising costs and changes in attendance following the pandemic. The programs are designed to create more paid gigs for both

VICTORIA CRACKS THE WHIP ON GAMING REFORM

Posted on July 19th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian Government has ramped up its gaming reform policies, with a major announcement and a crackdown on venues by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). With the ink still drying on the state’s new EGM surrender scheme

VICTORIA ROLLING OUT MORE CASH TO DINE AND PLAY

Posted on September 21st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian government has launched round two of its program to get punters into venues, offering up to $125 refund on dining and entertainment bills. The new $25 million Eat, Play, Cash Back voucher scheme was launched this week, with

STIMULUS REBATES TO HELP HOTELS UPDATE

Posted on February 1st, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Thousands of businesses have signed on to the Victorian Government’s economic stimulus program, offering rebates to operators for upgrading to digital technologies. The Small Business Digital Adaptation Program (SBDAP) was announced in November, promising voucher rebates to eligible Victorian small

RELIEF FOR SHUT DOWN VICTORIAN PUBS

Posted on April 17th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian Government has become the second state to issue relief policies, largely keeping with the NSW announcement Wednesday in bringing concessions to foster rent relief and relaxed licence fees. Premier Daniel Andrews’ government is providing $420 million by way

BROAD CHANGES TO VICTORIAN POKIE REG’S: UPSIDE FOR PUBS

Posted on July 17th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Victoria has capped numbers and tightened the regulations around poker machines, but much of the news is good for pub operators. The Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Marlene Kairouz announced new arrangements aimed to help “limit gambling-related

CORKMAN PUB FIRE AND ILLEGAL DEMOLITION BLOWS UP

Posted on October 28th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The backlash is building to the destruction of Carlton’s beloved Corkman Irish Pub, illegally demolished by its developer owners two weeks ago. Stefce Kutlesovski and Raman Shaqiri bought the pub for $4.76 million last year, and reportedly told previous owner