The licensee of Brisbane’s GPO Hotel has been fined $5,000 after pleading guilty to two breaches of the Queensland Liquor Act 1992. The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) began an investigation into the GPO in Fortitude Valley after being informed by Queensland Police that a patron had assaulted a crowd controller, in July […]
A Victorian licensee has slipped from warning to five years’ disqualification, following a litany of breaches over a fourteen-month period. Records show the licence to operate the Ararat Hotel, around 200 kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD, was transferred to SP Burke P/L 26 April, 2018. The lease commenced 3 May, 2018. Statements put to
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The Queensland regulator has punished a bar in south Brisbane for “continued” breaches it says displayed a lack of care for patrons and a disregard for the law. Last week Ausin International Group P/L (AIG), appeared before Holland Park Magistrates Court in relation to its venue Wynners Karaoke Lounge, in Macgregor. AIG pleaded guilty to
The NSW Government has extended trading hours for hotels and clubs during major events throughout 2020. The decision was announced by Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello, who suggests the later trading times will support major cultural and sports events that boost the NSW economy and create jobs and tourism opportunities. “The extended trading means
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Principals at a pub in Queensland’s Darling Downs have been convicted and fined $11,000 after breaches including allowing a minor to drink and gamble at the venue. An Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) investigation discovered breaches by Big Fish Drink P/L, of the Clifton Arms Hotel, dating back to November 2018. The licensee
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The licensee of Broadmeadow’s Premier Hotel has been punished for breach of extended licensing conditions on the first weekend of the venue’s extended trading. In the first half of 2019, three pubs in the Hunter region applied to Liquor & Gaming for extended operating hours. Authority was granted for late trade Friday and Saturday night,
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Licensing police in jurisdictions around the country have put venues on notice in the lead-up to the Christmas-New Year period, warning that Responsible Service of Alcohol is in their sights. Regulators in Australian States and Territories will be inspecting licensed venues for RSA compliance across the festive season. Operators are reminded to ensure staff are
The Victorian regulator has advised licensed venues in Victoria should be receiving licence renewal notices, which must be paid by the end of this year – regardless of when issued. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) says licensees can expect to receive their annual renewal notice from late November. Liquor licence renewal
NSW Liquor & Gaming has released insights by a licensing inspector on their methodology and how licensees can benefit and help themselves stay compliant. A release by the State regulator featured Q&A with ‘James’ – one of L&G’s inspectors – discussing which venues are targeted and why, and how they can prepare for scrutiny. The
Liquor & Gaming NSW last week held its Liquor Accord Conference for 2019, also announcing its Program Strategy for the coming years, and Governance & Operational tools. More than 150 liquor industry stakeholders met with L&G representatives in Sydney to discuss practical solutions for addressing alcohol-related issues at the Conference. The program included keynote presentations,
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