Leagues Clubs Australia was formed in 1961 – originally known as The Registered Leagues Clubs Association of New South Wales – to ensure that the interests of licenced Leagues Clubs in NSW were better represented in both government and industry forums, and to develop a cooperative buying culture between member clubs.

The Association’s founders, which included well known industry leaders like Arthur Robinson, Keith Nolan, and Jack Martin, were determined to have the interests of all Leagues Clubs considered, whenever the future of the club movement was being discussed.

For the first 36 years of the Association’s history, all work carried out was done so on an honorary basis. However, in 1997, the Board of Directors appointed David Costello as the first full-time, paid Chief Executive Officer.

In 2008, the Association expanded to include Queensland clubs, prompting a formal name change to Leagues Clubs Australia.

We are proud to say the commitment to ensuring the viability and validity of Leagues Clubs across NSW is as strong now, as it was over five decades ago.

To provide member clubs with current, accurate, and timely information on key issues affecting the registered club industry.

Via a range of forums, including meetings and industry events, and in conjunction with its Board of Directors, LCA will take advice and recommendations from its member clubs, to formulate its policy direction on all issues.

To represent the policy direction of member clubs at all available industry forums, including but not limited to: ClubsNSW State Council.

To establish and maintain a working relationship with The Minister and Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing, and to communicate to Government and Opposition the thoughts of member clubs on all relevant industry issues, including all planned legislative and regulatory changes.

To encourage networking between member clubs of all sizes and develop and co-ordinate forums which will allow member clubs to discuss problems and events common to their daily operations.

To encourage a greater level of knowledge and understanding of the key elements of gaming management through training courses such as the Gaming Management Development Course (GMDC).

To deliver a clear understanding of the importance of commitment to Harm Minimisation through relationships with Responsible Gaming Service Providers.

To provide, when necessary and at no cost, support to member clubs that require specific assistance in any area of industry activity.

To plan and co-ordinate conferences, trade days, and product demonstrations, relevant to member clubs, which further the awareness of key industry issues and product development and availability.