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NSW OFFERS FREE DIGITAL RSA & RCG LICENCES

Posted on November 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government is leading the way in all-encompassing digital technology, announcing free digital RSA and RCG licences courtesy of a partnership between Liquor & Gaming and Service NSW. RSA and RCG competency cards are required for the more than

VCGLR MOVING WITH TIMES AND TECH

Posted on November 7th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian liquor regulator continues its push toward “modernisation” and integration, recognising the challenges of the twenty-first hospitality environment. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) announced Stage Two of its transformation plan in August, 2015, building on

BAIRD EMBRACES DOGS AS SYDNEY SWEATS

Posted on October 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
NSW Premier Mike Baird has rescinded the knee-jerk decision to kill the greyhound industry, admitting he “got it wrong”, but has less sympathy for liquor and hospitality. Yesterday Baird blankly admitted “We got it wrong, I got it wrong, cabinet

CALLINAN REVIEW ON LOCKOUTS DELAYED

Posted on September 2nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

ANOTHER STATE RAMPS UP LICENSING LAWS

Posted on August 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

LIQUOR AUTHORITIES RESPOND TO LICENSEE SCRUTINY

Posted on August 10th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

PUBS TO FACE REGULATOR SCRUTINY THROUGHOUT FOOTY FINALS

Posted on August 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

SOFTENED QUEENSLAND LIQUOR LAWS COME INTO EFFECT TODAY

Posted on July 1st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

ROYAL HOTEL PENALTY TRIPLED FOR COMPOUND BREACHES

Posted on July 1st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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