Commission Decisions 2024 to 2025

On 23 December 2024, the Commission determined to grant two applications made by Morwell Bowling Club Recreation Centre Inc, subject to conditions. The applications were for variation of approval of the premises known as Morwell Bowling Club located at 52 Hazelwood Road, Morwell pursuant to section 3.3.11 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic) and approval of a modification of a gaming machine area, pursuant to section 3.3.16 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic).

The Commission also exercised its discretion to impose amendments to the venue operator’s licence in accordance with the conditions in Appendix A of the decision, pursuant to sections 3.4.17(4)(b) and 3.4.20 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic).

The reasons for the decision were finalised on 14 January 2025.

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On 25 October 2024, the Commission determined to grant two applications made by Malvern Gateway Pty Ltd, subject to conditions (decision).

The applications were for variation of approval of the premises known as the Angel Tavern located at 641 Dandenong Road, Malvern pursuant to section 3.3.11 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic) and approval of a modification of a gaming machine area, pursuant to section 3.3.16.

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On 22 March 2024, the Commission determined to grant an application under section 3.4.17(1)(b) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by Doxa Community Club Incorporated to increase the number of electronic gaming machines permitted at the approved premises, Clocks at Flinders Street Station, located at Shop 17, Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne from one-hundred (100) to one-hundred and five (105).

The Commission determined to grant the application subject to the conditions set out at Appendix B of the decision and reasons for decision. The reasons for decision and a corrigendum were issued on 4 April 2024.

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On 21 June 2024, the Commission refused an application by the Romsey Football Netball Club Inc. for approval of the premises, the Romsey Community Hotel at 90 Main Street, Romsey, VIC as suitable for gaming with fifty (50) electronic gaming machines. The refusal was made under section 3.3.8(1) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003.

A statement of reasons for decision was issued on 18 July 2024.

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On 19 July 2024, the Commission determined to grant an application made under section 3.3.4(1) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic) for approval of the premises known as the Huntly Hotel, located at 592 Midland Highway, Huntly, Victoria 3551 as suitable for gaming with forty (40) electronic gaming machines.

The Commission granted the application subject to the conditions set out at Appendix B of the decision.

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On 6 November 2024, the Commission determined to grant an application under section 3.4.17(1)(b) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 by A.P.D Group Pty Ltd to increase the number of electronic gaming machines permitted at the approved premises, the Valley Inn Hotel, located at 120 Fyans Street, South Geelong, from 29 to 44.

The Commission determined to grant the application subject to the conditions set out at Appendix C of the decision and reasons for decision.

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