We prepare and publish decisions and reasons on certain gaming applications and disciplinary action proceedings.
If you would like a copy of any of the below decisions in a more accessible format, please contact us.
2018
EGM Increase - Ballarat Golf Club Inc
On 24 December 2018 the Commission made a decision in relation to an application by Ballarat Golf Club Inc to amend its venue operator's licence to vary the number of electronic gaming machines at the approved premises located at 1800 Sturt Street, Ballarat from twenty-eight (28) to thirty four (34).
The Commission granted the application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of the decision and reasons for decision.
For a copy of the Commission's decision and reasons for decision, please download below:
On 25 February 2021, the Commission granted an application by Ballarat Golf Club Inc. to extend the timeframes contained at clauses 2(a) and 2(d) of Appendix A to its reasons dated December 2018, by nine and eight months respectively.
These clauses now read as follows:
Clause 2(a) “The Works at the Premises (as defined in clause 2(b)) must be substantially completed to the satisfaction of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (the Commission) by 5 December 2021.”
Clause 2(d) “The Commission may, on the request of the Venue Operator, agree to extend the time for the completion of the Works referred to in condition 2(b). The request must be made no later than 5 August 2021. Any request for an extension of time must include an explanation as to why the Works have not been substantially completed."
2019
EGM Increase - Monbulk Bowling Club Inc
On 19 August 2019, the Commission made a decision in relation to an application by Monbulk Bowling Club Pty Ltd to amend its venue operator's licence to vary the number of electronic gaming machines at the approved premises located at Monbulk Bowling Club, 11 Moores Road, Monbulk, from thirty (30) to forty (40). The Commission granted the application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of the decision and reasons for decision.
For a copy of the Commission's decision and reasons for decision, please download EGM Increase - Monbulk Bowling Club Inc
The Commission has received an application from Monbulk Bowling Club Inc. for amendment of its venue operator licence to allow an extension of time to complete works at the approved premises, the Monbulk Bowling Club, located at 11 Moore Street, Monbulk (the Premises).
The Commission (Deputy Chair Helen Versey) has granted the application and has extended the time for completion of Stage One Works until 31 January 2021.
First Extension Request
The Commission has received an application from Monbulk Bowling Club Inc. for amendment of its venue operator licence to allow an extension of time to complete Stage One building works at the approved premises, the Monbulk Bowling Club, located at 11 Moore Street, Monbulk (the Premises).
The Commission (Deputy Chair Helen Versey) has granted the application and has extended the time for completion of Stage One building works until 31 January 2021.
For a copy of the Commission's decision and reasons for decision, please download First Extension Request - Decision Letter - Monbulk Bowling Club
Second Extension Request
The Commission has received an application from Monbulk Bowling Club Inc. for amendment of its venue operator licence to reduce the scope of Stage Two building works at the Premises and requested that the Commission exercise its discretion to extend the time for payment of the community contributions due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Commission (Chair Ross Kennedy) has granted the application and has extend the period of payment for community contributions for the years ending June 2022 and June 2023 and aggregated into a requirement for payment to be made by 30 June 2022.
For a copy of the Commission's decision and reasons for decision, please download Second Extension Request - Decision Letter - Monbulk Bowling Club
Third Extension Request
The Commission has received an application from Monbulk Bowling Club Inc. for amendment of its venue operator licence to allow an extension of time to complete Stage Two building works at the Premises.
The Commission (Commissioner Claire Miller) has granted the application and has extended the time for completion of Stage Two building works until 31 January 2023. The Commission has also determined that it is appropriate to require that the additional ten (10) EGMs cease operation at the Premises during the period of extension granted by the Commission, which is until 31 January 2023.
For a copy of the Commission's decision and reasons for decision, please download Third Extension Request - Decision Letter - Monbulk Bowling Club
2020
Decision and Reasons - Waurn Ponds Hotel
On 17 November 2020, the Commission made a decision to grant an application by Waurn Ponds Management Pty Ltd to amend its venue operator's licence to vary the number of electronic gaming machines at the approved premises located at 1154 Princes Highway, Waurn Ponds from seventy (70) to eighty-one (81). The Commission granted the application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of the decision.
On 24 December 2020, the Commission provided its reasons for determining to grant the application.
For a copy of the Commission's decision and reasons for decision, please download Decision and Reasons - Waurn Ponds Hotel.
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