Liquor & Gaming NSW have issued a Code of Practice for venues operating self-pour liquor systems.
Compliance with this Code of Practice is a condition of any licence that operates self-pour systems. Of course, any new liquor licence applicant with a self-pour business model will need to assure the decision maker that steps are in place to comply with the Code, most commonly through a robust Plan of Management.
Previously, the risk associated with a self-pour model would have made it very difficult for a new licence applicant, but the publication of this Code means that such a model is now being contemplated - positive news for businesses looking to capitalise on this novel offering.