Clubs and community groups play an important role in keeping the Victorian community strong and healthy. Consumer Affairs Victoria regulates the law regarding fundraising, incorporated associations, and serving alcohol on club premises.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au...

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Associations+Clubs+%26+Fundraising?OpenDocument&1=05-Associations+Clubs+%26+Fundraising~&2=~&3=~

The Charities Definition Inquiry was an independent Committee of Inquiry into definitional issues relating to charitable, religious and community service not-for-profit organisations. Includes submissions, issues papers and the report.

http://www.cdi.gov.au...

http://www.cdi.gov.au/

Patriotic funds provide welfare services and clubrooms for returned service personnel and their dependants.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au...

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Associations+Clubs+%26+Fundraising-Patriotic+funds?OpenDocument&1=05-Associations+Clubs+%26+Fundraising~&2=35-Patriotic+funds~&3=~