Liquor regulation includes key roles in developing a contemporary liquor and hospitality industry as well as regulate the sale and supply of liquor in Queensland through:

• Issuing liquor, wine and adult entertainment licences and permits.
• Investigating complaints about licensed premises and ensuring industry compliance with liquor and wine legislation.
• Implementing initiatives to minimise harm and prevent crime associated with the consumption of liquor including support of Responsible Service of Alcohol programmes.
• Working in partnership with Indigenous communities to implement Alcohol Management Plans and minimise the negative impacts of alcohol abuse and misuse.

Gambling regulation conducted by OLGR encompasses:

• The regulation of casinos, charitable gambling, gaming machines, interactive gambling, keno, lotteries and wagering.
• Regulatory activities include licensing premises and persons, investigating complaints, conducting prosecutions and ensuring industry compliance with gambling legislation.
• OLGR also administers community benefit funds and manages various responsible gambling programs.

Racing oversight includes:

• Maintaining a policy and regulatory framework to manage and regulate the Queensland racing industry.
• Ensure that the racing of animals, upon which betting is lawful, is conducted to the highest standards of integrity by all persons involved in racing or betting, and that the welfare of all animals involved is protected.

In delivering these services, officers of the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing work closely with:

• Liquor, Gaming and Racing industry associations
• Licensees, permittees and their staff
• Applicants for licences and permits
• Community groups and individuals affected by the sale and supply of liquor and gambling activity
• Other government/regulatory control bodies.