Trade Restriction

NSW ALLOWS STANDING, DELIVERING “GAME-CHANGER” FOR PUBS

Posted on March 17th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Pubs across New South Wales celebrate a refreshed St Patrick’s Day as coronavirus restrictions ease and patrons are permitted to stand and revel. The new rules came into effect across the state Wednesday after NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed the

HOTEL CLOSED AMID CHARGES OVER DEAD DUI TEEN

Posted on December 18th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Temora Hotel in the NSW Riverina has been ordered to close for two weeks and individuals are facing charges, following the death of an intoxicated teenager who had been drinking at the pub. Around 6am on Saturday, 21 March this

GERNER’S LOCKDOWN CHALLENGE RUSHED TO HIGH COURT

Posted on October 23rd, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Julian Gerner’s challenge of the lockdown conditions has been rushed to the nation’s highest court, in a bid to change coronavirus policies that could set Australian constitutional precedent.  The Melbourne publican has been seeking the matter be heard as a

THE PINK IN THE RED OVER ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

Posted on October 2nd, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The licensee of Brisbane pub The Pink has been found guilty and fined for providing adult entertainment on the premises without a permit. The licensee of the Pinkenba Hotel, The Pink (Qld) P/L, was prosecuted in Brisbane Magistrates Court late

ILGA TRADING HOURS DECISION OVERRULED FOR IRIS

Posted on February 28th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
A landmark ruling has been handed down by NCAT, overruling an ILGA decision to prevent late-trading at Iris Group’s Station House Hotel in Campsie. In 2015 Canterbury Council granted development approval for what was to become the Station House, on

ACCUSATIONS MONEY LAUNDERING RIFE IN PUBS AND CLUBS

Posted on February 14th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
An expose by the ABC cites an industry whistleblower’s revelations about AML practices in gaming venues, and accusation by MP Andrew Wilkie that over 90 per cent are not compliant. The ABC and 4Corners report centres on a former employee

SYDNEY’S LOCKOUT LAWS LOOSENED

Posted on November 29th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government has announced significant changes to Sydney’s controversial ‘lockout laws’ as its own figures show continued record low levels of violence in venues. After almost six years in the dark, the Berejiklian Government yesterday foretold that from 14

GOVT REPORT WANTS SYDNEY’S LOCKOUTS SCRAPPED

Posted on September 30th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The revival of Sydney’s nightlife is one step closer with release today of the Joint Select Committee’s report recommending removing restrictions in the CBD. But Kings Cross is still seen as a problem. The government-led inquiry has made 40 recommendations,

PREMIER FLAGS SYDNEY REVIVAL

Posted on September 9th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
After five years and seven months in the dark, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has opened the door to Sydney’s revival, suggesting “it’s time”. Speaking to media over the weekend, Berejiklian heralded removing the 1:30am lockouts in Sydney’s CBD, but stood

PALACE HOTEL WINS IN LOCKOUT EXEMPTION FOR RUGBY MATCH

Posted on August 21st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
As NSW revisits the broader impacts of Sydney’s lockout laws, the regulator has shown its intention to work with industry by way of the first exemption, granted to the CBD’s Palace Hotel Sydney. Venues, stakeholders and the general public await