Overview
The explosion in poker machine numbers, their concentration in disadvantaged areas, the rise in problem gambling, the lack of council planning control over pokie venues, the negative economic impacts and the lack of independent research on the impacts of gambling have all become concerns for local governments.
Strategic Plan
Responsible gambling is informed by outcome A.1: Local government leadership of the Strategic Plan whereby the VLGA seeks to support local governments to provide leadership in their communities.
Strategies include:
- Lead and be responsive to local governments and communities to identify and act upon key issues which impact the social, economic and environmental health of stakeholders, particularly those in which democratic governance, engagement and equity are key elements
- Actively promote information development and sharing on key issues
VLGA Approach
The VLGA's
Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG) works to:
- Share knowledge and understanding about trends and developments in the gambling industry, particularly that major segment of the industry which operates local gambling venues
- Develop innovative and relevant research projects which inform local governments about the social and economic impacts of gambling at the local level
- Develop practical policy frameworks and policy instruments to maximise the leverage of local governments in their interactions with their local communities, the State Government and the gambling industry
- Develop and share expertise and knowledge in relation to the planning process as it relates to local gambling venues
- Develop and implement appropriate campaigns to highlight relevant issues related to gambling, particularly the need for adequate planning controls and other regulation of the gambling industry
Please read the
VLGA's Response to Productivity Commission Inquiry to Gambling 2009.
Current Activity
The VLGA's work on responsible gambling is guided by the
Local Government Working Group on Gambling.
- The VLGA held a Special Interest Forum on the Romsey pokies decision in November 2009. To download presentations and further information please read here.
Contact
Director Policy & Public Affairs
Darren Ray
T: +61 9349 7902
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