VPRS 17518 Departmental Cabinet-in-Confidence Working Records, Baillieu/Napthine Government [Liquor and Gaming Regulation previously Gaming Regulation from 2010 to 2014)

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This series comprises of Cabinet-in-Confidence records related to a specific Ministerial Portfolio created within a Department / Agency to assist:

- in the preparation or tracking of a submission to Cabinet or a Cabinet Committee,

- in the development of advice to a Minister or departmental officer on any matter that has been or is intended to be considered by Cabinet or one of its Committees, or in the communication of outcomes of Cabinet or Cabinet Committee deliberations.

Cabinet-in-Confidence related papers include:

- any original, draft, extract or copy of a document which relates to or refers to a matter that has been or is intended to be considered by Cabinet or one of its Committees,
- any background, issues, discussion or consultation papers relating to a matter that has been or is intended to be considered by Cabinet or one of its Committees.

Examples include:
- draft Cabinet or Cabinet Committee material and any proposed or actual attachment to Cabinet or Cabinet Committee submissions,
- Ministerial briefing notes, memos or speaking notes,
- departmental briefing notes, memos, comments and discussion papers on Cabinet material, such as possible legislation proposals or terms of reference for a Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry,
- relevant legal opinions,
- correspondence identifying Cabinet-in-Confidence information,
- internal distribution lists for Cabinet-in-Confidence material, and
- Cabinet or Cabinet Committee memberships and meeting schedules.

For Cabinet-in-Confidence records created by the Cabinet Office, refer to VPRS 12643 Cabinet Office Records, Multiple Number System.

This series represents the portfolios of Gaming (2011-13), then Gaming Regulation (2013-2014), and from March 2014 Liquor and Gaming Regulation. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011 established the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) which commenced operations on 6 February 2012. The VCGLR is an independent statutory authority, that regulates liquor and gaming licensing, compliance and education to minimise any potential harm the gambling and liquor industries may have on individuals and the community.

The VCGLR replaced the functions of the Director of Liquor Licensing, the Liquor Licensing Panel and the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation. The VCGLR replaced the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, with the power the power to undertake liquor disciplinary actions. In addition, the VCGLR assumed the administrative and educative functions of Responsible Alcohol Victoria.

Note: The original signed submission and submissions and briefs prepared by Departments and not submitted to Cabinet also form part of departmental Cabinet-in-Confidence records, (i.e. this series).