Victoria

Club governance software
for Victoria.

Victorian clubs govern under a gaming regime built around venue entitlements, pre-commitment, and community benefit reporting.

139

compliance obligations that apply to a registered club in Victoria, pre-loaded and ready to track from the day you set up.

What governing a club in VIC actually involves

Clubs in Victoria that hold gaming machines operate under the venue entitlement system, with mandatory pre-commitment through YourPlay and annual community benefit statements that have to be lodged and stand up to scrutiny. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission supervises gaming, and Liquor Control Victoria handles the liquor licence. A board needs visibility of both calendars at once.

Most Victorian clubs are companies limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act, though some smaller clubs are incorporated associations. Either way, the corporate-governance duties, financial reporting, and AGM obligations sit alongside the gaming and liquor work, and the board is accountable for all of it.

Who you answer to

  • Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC)

    Gaming machine entitlements, pre-commitment, community benefit

  • Liquor Control Victoria

    Liquor licensing and responsible service

  • ASIC

    Corporate compliance for companies limited by guarantee

  • AUSTRAC

    Anti-money-laundering reporting for gaming operations

Key legislation

  • Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic)
  • Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (Vic)
  • Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
  • Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic) (for incorporated associations)

Victorian gaming venues carry mandatory pre-commitment and annual community benefit statements that have to be lodged and evidenced.

A sample of what Clubernance tracks in VIC

When you select Victoria during setup, the relevant obligations load automatically. Here are a few drawn from the 139 that apply.

Corporate GovernanceEvery board meeting

Board minutes and resolutions

Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Liquor & GamingOngoing

Liquor licence compliance

State Liquor Act

HR & WHSAs required

Director induction — formal induction for every new director

Governance best practice / Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW) re mandatory training

Financial ReportingAnnually

Audit preparation checklist — prepare all schedules and reconciliations

Governance best practice / AUASB audit requirements

InsuranceAnnually

Insurance compliance

Various (Cth + State)

AML/CTFAnnually

AML/CTF program compliance

AML/CTF Act 2006 (Cth)

Corporate Governance 57Liquor & Gaming 32HR & WHS 16Financial Reporting 10Insurance 7AML/CTF 6Privacy & Data Protection 3Food Safety 2Environmental 2Child Safety & Safeguarding 2Fire & Safety 1Anti-Discrimination 1

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