Under Section 18(2)(b) of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (the Act), Approval of Director Applications are generally not required if you are the holder of and operating under a club licence. In addition, under Section 103(3)(b) Removal of Director Applications are also generally not required if you are the holder of and operating under a club licence. The circumstances of each club is unique and if you are unsure about whether approval is required please contact CCV or seek your own legal advice.

However, as per Section 103A of the Act, you are required to notify Liquor Control Victoria of any changes to ‘associates’ (which includes committee members) within 14 days after this occurs. To fulfil this requirement:

Please note, the Venue Operator’s Licence under the gambling legislation is subject to separate processes. Under Section 10.4A.4 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, the VGCCC must be advised in writing of any changes to nominees, associates or directors.