As of today, most licensees and approved managers will require completion of either the standard, or standard and advanced licensee training before applying for a new licence or licence transfer.
The only licensees and approved managers that do not require this training are those of very low risk licences, such as:
single or multi-function
special event or trade fair, with less than 2,000 patrons per day
public entertainment (cinema) venues
producer/wholesaler without a drink on premises authorisation
pop-up event or promotion without a drink on premises authorisation
For everyone else, this is just one of the steps you must take - don't forget your RSA competency and National Police Check as a minimum.