News & Releases

CRIME COMMISSION PROBES L&G OVER GAMING DATA

Posted on May 29th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Following accusations made by independent MP Alex Greenwich, the NSW Crime Commission is investigating claims Liquor & Gaming withheld information pertinent to its inquiry into money laundering in pubs and clubs. After a high-profile 10-month investigation, the Islington Report was

NEW RESOURCES FOR AML & CTF COMPLIANCE

Posted on April 26th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
AUSTRAC has furthered its initiatives to help pub operators stay aware of AML and CTF issues, releasing a cache of new information and video resources. All pubs and clubs operating EGMs are required to provide AML/CTF risk awareness training to

COUNCIL LOOKS INTO VIP ROOMS

Posted on January 23rd, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Pubs throughout Sydney LGA are on notice as Council investigates the legality of the ever-present VIP Lounge signs promoting gaming rooms. The SMH reported how council began inspections of the “euphemistic” signage for VIPs at several hotels in the vicinity

TRIBUNAL RULES ‘DISCRIMINATION’ FOR DENYING DOG

Posted on August 31st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
A man refused patronage at his local due to his companion dog has won his case claiming discrimination, and been granted compensation. Raymond Matthews, resident of Woombye in the Sunshine Coast, goes everywhere with his assistance Chihuahua Kooy2, including around

LIFE BAN FOR LICENSEE WHO BASHED DRINKING BUDDIES

Posted on July 18th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The former licensee and part owner of a Sydney bar has received convictions and a life ban from the industry for a violent assault on two people he was drinking with after hours. John Quinlan, 59, is the former co-owner

BAD DREAMS IN 2016 WORKER DEATH

Posted on July 4th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian regulator has taken disciplinary action against Melbourne’s Dreams Gentlemen’s Club for multiple liquor licence breaches, in response to a female worker’s death in late 2016. Employee Stacey Michelle Tierney had been drinking in the basement of the venue

FINES FOR PUB SERVING DRIVER WHO JUST CRASHED OUTSIDE

Posted on March 4th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
OLGR has reported fines were issued for breaching the Liquor Act to a former hotel licensee, director and approved manager, despite no longer working in the industry. The action followed an incident that began when an intoxicated person crashed their

HOW TO RECOGNISE AND MANAGE INTOXICATED PERSONS

Posted on February 25th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian liquor regulator has released a useful guide for operators, outlining how staff can identify and properly manage intoxication. The VGCCC (former VCGLR) stresses that intoxication is a high-harm issue, and should be top-of-mind for licensees, managers and staff.

PUB PENALISED OVER TOO MANY FREE DRINKS

Posted on May 10th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A pub and licensee in Sydney’s south have been fined and penalised for failing to limit free drinks to a man on a gambling binge. Complaints lodged by Liquor & Gaming against the venue relate to the service of a