In response to the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the application of ‘lockout’ laws on some Sydney venues, the review into the policies by Hon. Ian Callinan AC has been delayed. The Independent Liquor Law Review announced the granting of an extension of “less than two weeks” following a formal request, while Callinan examines further […]
Tough new laws come into effect next week in Tasmania, aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related incidents in the State. Starting 1 September there are new rules and penalties for patrons and licensees, most notably the use of ‘Barring Orders’ on trouble-makers. Tasmania’s Liquor Licensing Act 1990 makes provision for Barring Orders, prohibiting a
The VCGLR – in association with Melbourne Councils and Victoria Police – has released responses to the Q&A by dozens of impacted licensees at the inaugural Licensee Super Forum. The Licensee Super Forum (LSF) took place in May in Melbourne’s Town Hall, and heralded advancement in management and collaboration around licensed venue issues between authorities
Authorities have put pubs on notice ahead of the pending football finals series, warning of plans to target key compliance-related areas in licensed venues. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) recognises the significance of the period, and says inspections will focus on intoxication, capacity and under-age breaches, as well as trading hours
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Queensland’s ‘Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence Legislation Amendment Act’ 2016 comes into effect today, already softened pending “whether to proceed” as licensees call OLGR’s bluff. From 1 July, 2016, all licensed venues statewide are required to cease trading at 2am – with the exception of approved ‘Safe Night Precincts’ (SNPs), which are eligible for 3am closing. No
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What was the first victim of the NSW Government crack-down on serving minors has had its 28-day penalty tripled after being caught selling beer during the suspension. Temora’s Royal Hotel is reportedly a “quiet pub” according to father and son owners Vojislav and Goran Krstic when PubTIC spoke to them last year about their being
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Police in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs have been conducting stings on minors attempting to enter licensed venues, with the fear of penalties bringing immediate success. The initiative last weekend caught no underage kids – a stark contrast to the 34 caught the previous weekend at venues in Bondi Junction, including The Eastern Hotel. Officers from Waverley
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The NSW State Government yesterday announced a new chair and board for ILGA that will hopefully produce a “better result” for licensed venues. The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) is a statutory decision-maker, regulating licensing and disciplinary matters for pubs, clubs and casinos. Its new chair will be lawyer Philip Crawford, who acts as a
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The latest list of ‘violent venues’ shows incidents plummeting – again – with just one pub in Tier 1 restrictions, but still no sign of The Star. Liquor & Gaming NSW’s updated list released today shows seven licensed venues falling from the list after achieving fewer than 12 incidents in the past 12 months. Only
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Liquor & Gaming NSW has begun the next step in its mandate to maintain industry competency and keep employees up to date, announcing a move to compulsory online refresher courses. The regulator requires that person who work in the service of alcohol or gaming business are required to hold an active RSA and/or RCG authority.
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