Gain practical insights into Victoria’s evolving liquor and gaming framework. Examine how the removal of local planning permits under Amendment VC286 is reshaping approvals for liquor and hospitality. Discover new opportunities for wine and craft producers without cellar doors. Identify compliance challenges under the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 and develop strategies to improve the processing of liquor and gambling applications. Apply these insights to stay informed, practical and confident in navigating Victoria’s changing regulatory landscape.

Presenters

Matthew Elefanty, Director, BSP Lawyers
Matt was admitted to practice in 2016 and became a Director of BSP Lawyers in July 2024. Matt works in BSP's property, planning, commercial and hospitality practice areas. Matt is an experienced practitioner in commercial and planning transactions, and regularly provides advice to clients and industry bodies with respect to compliance and changes in policy from the Victorian liquor and gaming regulatory bodies. Matt was also instrumental in BSP’s role providing industry advice during the COVID-19 Pandemic with respect to the interpretation of and compliance with increasingly complex State Government Directions. Matt’s current areas of practice include: Facilitating commercial transactions, including sales of businesses and associated due diligence; Drafting and advising on corporate documents including rules and constitutions for body corporates, unitholder and shareholder agreements, retail leases and related deeds, planning and development, including advice, due diligence and managing planning projects; Managing and advising on liquor and gaming matters; and Land acquisition and compensation, including advice, and preparation and management of claims and compensation processes. Matt works in connection with other practitioners across multiple practice areas within BSP to manage his clients through all manners of matters they require. Matthew is co-chair of the Law Institute of Victoria Liquor, Gaming & Hospitality Law Committee in 2026

Madeleine Lee, Senior Associate, Zervos Lawyers
Joining Zervos Lawyers in 2010, Madeleine has developed extensive experience in all aspects of commercial law with a particular emphasis on the hospitality industry with a focus on liquor licensing, gaming, property law and litigation. Madeleine is the go-to lawyer for sales and purchases of licensed businesses and negotiation of commercial and retail leasing. Madeleine's strong relationships with clients and third parties is an essential element for client success. Madeleine is co-chair of the Law Institute of Victoria Liquor, Gaming & Hospitality Law Committee in 2026