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Any person or organisation that intends to conduct gaming activities, work in the gaming industry, or supply liquor in Victoria must apply for a licence or permit.
Applicants are advised to lodge liquor licence applications at least eight weeks in advance. If applying for a major event licence, event organisers should allow a minimum of three months for the VCGLR to review and process the application. The time taken to process will vary depending on a range of factors including the complexity of the application and any objections which may be raised.
To apply for a gaming licence or permit, click on the industry type that best suits you:
The type of licence required will depend on the type of event or business you are running and how you wish to supply the liquor. To apply for a liquor licence or permit, click on the industry type that best suits you:
Visit our What liquor licence do I need? page find out which of the above liquor licence suits your scenario or business.
If you are unsure if you need a liquor licence, watch the short video below to learn more.
