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Robert Chappell is a seasoned expert in government, policy, and public sector strategy, with a strong background in governance, organizational development, and legal advice. As a former Director at the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation and the Independent Gambling Authority, he has led reviews and investigations, providing strategic guidance and ensuring regulatory compliance. His experience spans over three decades, with notable roles at the Transport Accident Commission, Office of Public Prosecutions, and Melbourne University Union.

Experience

  • Victorian Building Authority
    • Melbourne, Australia
    • Manager, Practitioner Discipline
      • Apr 2019 - Present
      • Melbourne, Australia

      Responsible for the discipline program for registered building practitioners in Victoria

  • Self-employed
    • Australia
    • Consultant
      • Aug 2018 - Apr 2019
      • Australia

    • Director, Casino Licence Review
      • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
      • Melbourne, Australia

      Reviews of the Melbourne Casino Operator and Licence are conducted every 5 years. I was with the VCGLR for the duration of the review completed on time at the end of June 2018, leading a team of specialists working to the Commissioners. Together we had an aggregate of 60 years' experience in casino regulation as well as senior experience in policy, audit, legal practice and judicial administration!

    • Director
      • Nov 2000 - Apr 2017
      • Adelaide, Australia

      I led the office of the Independent Gambling Authority as the independent regulator, for both responsible provision of gambling and the integrity of gambling activities across the casino, gaming machines, wagering and lotteries sectors.

    • Legal Adviser
      • Jun 1997 - Nov 2000
      • Melbourne, Australia

      At the VCGA, I gave general legal advice on the regulation of casinos, electronic gaming machines, commercial and charitable lotteries, etc, drafted regulations and statutory instruments, instructed on principal legislation, worked on strategic investigations and assisted the Authority in disciplinary hearings.

    • Australia
    • Government Relations Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chief Legal Officer/Corporate Secretary
      • Feb 1989 - May 1997

      Executive responsible for contested no fault scheme claims, for litigation strategy, corporate services, government relations and compliance with public sector transparency laws

    • Senior Legal Officer, Prosecutions
      • Feb 1988 - Jan 1989

      I led a unit of three staff providing legal support to the TAC's Investigations Ddivision, including prosecuting in cases of fraudulent claims against the transport accident scheme.

    • Preparation Officer
      • 1985 - 1987

      At the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, I mainly prepared cases for indictable trials in the County Court. I also did ad hoc bail appearances and worked on template office documents.

    • Union Councillor
      • 1980 - 1983

Education

  • 1979 - 1984
    University of Melbourne
    LLB, B Com, Law, Accounting
  • 1971 - 1978
    Xavier College, Kew
    Year 12
  • 1968 - 1970
    OLGC

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