New restrictions on minors in package liquor outlets
From December 2023, unaccompanied minors must not enter or remain in: an area related to a packaged liquor licence, and an area dedicated...
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Liquor Licence NSW
Oct 14, 20231 min read
Is Bonnyrigg now off limits for new packaged liquor licences?
Density of liquor outlets (especially packaged liquor) has always been a concern of the Authority. Recently, we have seen density raised...
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Liquor Licence NSW
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Must complete a Community Impact Statement or face significant delays in your application
In a recent decision on a small bar liquor licence, we see the impact of failing to undertake a mandatory community impact statement...
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Liquor Licence NSW
Aug 27, 20231 min read
Refusal of packaged liquor licence for a small grocery store
Section 31 of the Liquor Act 2007, imposes restrictions on types of premises that may be granted a packaged liquor licence. Relevantly, a...
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Liquor Licence NSW
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Guidelines for venues with self-pour systems
Liquor & Gaming NSW have issued a Code of Practice for venues operating self-pour liquor systems. https://www.liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au/...
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Liquor Licence NSW
May 18, 20231 min read
Extension of age verification requirements for same day liquor delivery
The NSW Government has granted a further extension to the temporary age verification measures for same-day delivery providers. Providers...
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Liquor Licence NSW
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Rare new on premises strip club licence granted within Cumulative Impact Assessment Area
A rare example of a high-risk liquor licence being granted within the Cumulative Impact Assessment area of Sydney. The Independent Liquor...
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Liquor Licence NSW
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Another packaged liquor licence refusal for Sydney's eastern suburbs
Another packaged liquor refusal for Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Once again, density of existing packaged liquor outlets plays a part in...
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Liquor Licence NSW
Aug 22, 20221 min read
Not complying with the technicalities of a liquor community impact statement can lead to bad results
A very good example of the importance of an accurate (and valid) community impact statement. In this case extended trading was REFUSED on...
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Liquor Licence NSW
Jul 25, 20221 min read
End of licensee training exemption - now required BEFORE lodging application
As of today, most licensees and approved managers will require completion of either the standard, or standard and advanced licensee...
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Liquor Licence NSW
Jun 7, 20221 min read
Liquor delivery services - delays in same day age-verification...but it's still coming
Although the NSW Government has provided some breathing room, licences providing same day alcohol delivery services will eventually need...
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Liquor Licence NSW
Jun 1, 20221 min read
ILGA refuses package liquor licence citing community backlash
A telling illustration of how the grant of a new liquor licence is not a right (or a guarantee), but a privellege....
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