EGM application improvements consultation

Our Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) application process for new premises approvals under section 3.3.6 and EGM increase applications under section 3.4.17 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 is undergoing a significant uplift to align with modern expectations, recent legislative change, and our strengthened mandate to minimise gambling harm. It also intends to reduce red tape by ensuring applicants focus on priority factors that commonly determine the suitability of an application.

We are inviting feedback from all stakeholders — including, but not limited to, industry participants, councils, experts, and community organisations — to provide feedback on:

• the clarity and practicality of the revised application and hearing processes
• ambiguities, redundancies or gaps in the revised application form and practice notes
• any other opportunities to improve the application and hearing process.

Consultation period closes on Friday 19 December 2025.

Please visit Engage Victoria to learn more and participate.