Licensing

HOSPITALITY NT SLAMS ‘UNPRECEDENTED’ LICENCE CHANGES

Posted on February 23rd, 2026 by Jane Louise
Last week, strict new rules for Alice Springs pubs became effective following a decision by the Northern Territory Liquor Commission (NTLC). The rules will affect over twenty licensed venues, restricting them from serving full strength liquor on Wednesdays, Thursdays and

FLYING HORSE SADDLED WITH RECORD FINE

Posted on February 16th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
The Flying Horse in regional Victoria has felt the wrath of the VGCCC, copping the watchdog’s “largest fine” for its failure to comply with its gambling licence obligations. In February 2024 inspectors twice attended the Warrnambool Horse Hotel P/L, which trades as the Flying Horse Bar and Brewery. Inspectors

NMI SAYS A THIRD OF PUBS SHORT SERVING

Posted on February 9th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
A new report from the National Measurement Institute (NMI) says undercover inspectors found around a third of pubs tested failed to pour a full serve of beer or another beverage. The NMI utilises a small army of ‘secret shoppers’ to

IVY LICENSEES BANNED OVER INCIDENT REGISTER

Posted on February 2nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
ILGA has banned two former licensees of Merivale’s ivy in Sydney from the industry for failing to record multiple instances of severe intoxication in accordance with NSW liquor laws. An investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&G) commencing 26 August

LICENSEE BANNED OVER INTOX INCIDENT

Posted on January 30th, 2026 by Jane Louise
A former licensee of Tamworth’s Southgate Inn has been banned from holding a license by the NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) for one year following an incident where a heavily intoxicated person fell, sustaining multiple injuries. Across a

VGCCC HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR VIGILANCE AFTER SELF-EXCLUSION FAILURE

Posted on December 8th, 2025 by Jane Louise
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) advised regional venues this week to be extra vigilant over the upcoming holiday period in preventing self-excluded patrons from entering a gaming machine area. Gambling providers have a duty of care for

NSW CRACKDOWN ON GAMING SHUTDOWN

Posted on December 1st, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Hundreds of NSW pubs and clubs are likely to see a shakeup of their trading as the government looks to tighten variations to the mandatory shutdown period on gaming machines. As per the Gaming Machines Act 2001, registered hotels and

STRONGER SANCTIONS IN NEW NSW VIBRANCY LAWS

Posted on December 1st, 2025 by Jane Louise
The third phase of the Vibrancy reforms were passed in the New South Wales Parliament in November to continue support of the music and cultural sector and the state’s night-time economy. The Vibrancy reforms, which first came into effect in

REGULATOR WARNING AS A DOZEN VENUES FACE PENALTIES

Posted on November 28th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian regulator has penalised a dozen venues for breaching trading restrictions, and as Christmas approaches suggests operators ensure they know what restrictions may apply to their venue. “The festive season is just around the corner, and we appreciate it