Exclusive: RSL Victoria is locked in a dispute with sub-branches refusing to sign up to plan designed to rescue state branch’s finances
RSLs in Victoria made more than $163m from gambling in the last financial year, but provided just $8.4m in donations, gifts and sponsorship, according to their own statements to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission.RSLs in Victoria made more than $163m from gambling in the last financial year, but provided just $8.4m in donations, gifts and sponsorship, according to their own statements to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission.First published on Thu 5 Jan 2023 14.
Sub-branches would need to pay a fixed daily rate of up to $455 depending on how many poker machines they have, their overall revenue and membership numbers. “Suggesting alternative models or discounts not only disrespects the state branch, but also the 41 sub-branches that have given their support to the amount set for the league support fee,” Webster wrote to the sub-branch presidents.
Webster told the sub-branches to consider his letter as “a call to action” and said “the consequences for RSL Victoria and the Victorian League, if the current situation continues, are ominous”.
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