On 1 July 2022, the VCGLR was replaced by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission as the independent regulator of Victoria's gaming industry and the Victorian Liquor Commission, Victoria's liquor regulator.
The VCGLR commenced operations on 6 February 2012, replacing the Responsible Alcohol Victoria, and Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation.
The VCGLR had the power to undertake liquor disciplinary actions, which replaced the role of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
These included regulating: The Commissioners of the VCGLR were accountable for statutory decision-making and governance.
They are required to make decisions, either individually or collectively with other Commissioners relating to the grant, variation and transfer of licences and permits, conditions attached to licences and permits, disciplinary actions against licensees and permittees and reviews of decisions made under delegation by individual Commissions or members of staff.