Commission Decisions 2021 to 2023

On 19 April 2023, the Commission issued a decision in relation to an application made by Venue Operator GRHO Pty Ltd under section 3.4.17(1)(b) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. The Application sought to increase the number of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at the Grosvenor Hotel (located at 10 Brighton Road, Balaclava) from 22 to 62.

The Commission determined to grant the Application, subject to the conditions set out at Appendix A of the decision and reasons for decision.
The conditions incorporated the Commissions harm minimisation focus and also included a requirement that all additional EGM entitlements be transferred from the Dick Whittington Tavern, which is an approved Premises also operated by the Applicant. The Commission has required the Applicant to file evidence that the premises approval for the Dick Whittington Tavern has been surrendered (meaning it will no longer operate as a gaming venue) prior to the commencement of the additional EGMs becoming operational at the Grosvenor Hotel.

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On 13 December 2022, the Commission made a decision in relation to an application under section 3.4.17(1)(b) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by McKinnon Hotels Pty Ltd to amend its venue operator’s licence to vary the number of electronic gaming machines permitted at the approved premises, the McKinnon Hotel, located at 251 McKinnon Road, McKinnon from forty-five (45) to sixty (60).

The Commission granted the application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of the decision.

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On 13 April 2023 a corrigendum was issued to rectify a typographical error in the Original Decision. This corrigendum substitutes the text that appears at Appendix A, condition 3(d). See the below:

On 26 April 2022, the Commission made a decision in relation to an application under section 3.4.17(1)(b) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by APD Group Pty Ltd to amend its venue operator's licence to vary the number of electronic gaming machines permitted at the approved premises, the Valley Inn Hotel, located at 120 Fyans Street, South Geelong, from twenty-nine (29) to thirty-nine (39).

The Commission refused the application.

For a copy of the Commission's decision and reasons, please download EGM Increase - Valley Inn Hotel - Decision and reasons below.

On 14 February 2022, the Commission made a decision in relation to an application by Bay Road Hotel Pty Ltd under section 3.3.4(1) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 for approval of the premises, to be known as 'The Silk Lounge', as suitable for gaming with fifty (50) electronic gaming machines. The location of the proposed premises is 388 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

The Commission granted the application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of the decision.
On 15 March 2022 the Commission provided reasons for its decision.

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First Extension Request

On 27 October 2022, the Commission received an application from the Bay Road Hotel Pty Ltd for an extension of time to complete Works at the Premises from 31 December 2022 to 30 June 2023. The Applicant later amended the requested completion date to 31 August 2023.

The Commission granted an interim extension of time until 28 February 2023 to ensure there was sufficient time to request additional information and review the materials received.

On 23 February 2023, the Commission determined to amend the Original Conditions set out at appendix 1(c) of Appendix A of the Original Decision to:

• Extend the time for completion of the Works until 31 August 2023 (the Completion Date); and
• Allow a further right to seek an extension of time, provided that the request is made 60 days before the Completion Date.

In all other respects, the conditions attached to the approval in the Original Decision remain unchanged.

Second Extension Request

On 7 June 2023, the Commission received an application from the Bay Road Hotel Pty Ltd for an extension of time to complete Works at the Premises from 31 August 2023 to 30 November 2023. The Applicant later amended the requested completion date to 31 December 2023.

On 31 August 2023, the Commission determined to amend the Original Conditions set out at condition 1(c) of Appendix A of the Original Decision to:

• Extend the time for completion of the Works until 31 December 2023 (the Completion Date); and
• Allow a further right to seek an extension of time, provided that the request is made 60 days before the Completion Date.

On 6 September 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an appeal by Help From Abroad Pty Ltd against a decision to refuse its application to be declared a community or charitable organisation.

The Commission has determined to grant the appeal and declare Help From Abroad Pty Ltd a community or charitable organisation.

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On 19 July 2021, the Commission made a decision in relation to an application under section 3.4.17(1)(b) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by Jayeesar Pty Ltd to amend its venue operator's licence to vary the number of electronic gaming machines permitted at the approved premises, the Robin Hood Hotel, located at 33 Peel Street North, Ballarat, from twenty (20) to twenty-eight (28).

The Commission refused the application.

On 16 August 2021, the Commission provided reasons for its decision.

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On 30 April 2021, the Commission made a decision in relation to an application by KWR Hotels Pty Ltd under section 3.3.4(1) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 for approval of the premises, Royal Hotel Koo Wee Rup, located at 98-102 Station Street, Koo Wee Rup, as suitable for gaming with forty (40) electronic gaming machines.

The Commission refused the application.

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On 1 April 2021, the Commission made a decision in relation to an application by Werribee Football Club Ltd under section 3.3.4(1) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 for approval of the premises, Club Tarneit, proposed to be located at 115 Woods Road, Truganina, as suitable for gaming with seventy (70) electronic gaming machines.

The Commission granted the application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of the decision.

On 4 May 2021, the Commission provided reasons for its decision

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First Extension Request
On 2 December 2022, the Applicant applied for an extension of time to complete construction works at the Premises from 31 March 2023 until August 2025 (+2 years, 5 months).

On 31 March 2023 the Commission determined to grant the application and extend the time for completion of construction works until 29 August 2025. Original condition 1(c) (located at Appendix A of the Original Decision) has been amended to reflect the new Completion Date.

In all other respects, the conditions attached to the approval in the Original Decision remain unaltered.