UPDATE: A former operator of Replay karaoke bar has been slapped with some of the “heaviest sanctions imposed for liquor licence breaches in recent years” for major infractions around sale of alcohol and trading hours. An investigation by undercover inspectors of Liquor & Gaming NSW in April last year observed “blatant disregard” for RSA obligations, […]
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After years of lobbying by industry, Western Australia yesterday saw the introduction of reforms heralding greater flexibility and opportunity for the State’s licensed venues. The Liquor Control Amendment Bill 2018 tabled in parliament represented the State Government’s reforms to WA’s Liquor Control Act 1988. Significantly, a number of key amendments elevate the importance of hospitality
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Liquor & Gaming NSW has announced new compulsory training for all licensees and managers of licensed venues across NSW. The courses are expected to run for one day, available either face-to-face or online, with assessment at the end, and will be introduced gradually to facilitate attendance, starting Q4 of this year. They will build on
After a series of stings and successful bid to revoke their licence, Liquor & Gaming has successfully convicted and fined the owners of Soho on Darby of abusing their primary service conditions. Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&G) inspectors attended Newcastle restaurant Soho on Darby, finding downstairs empty and upstairs holding 80 -100 people drinking and
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The new NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has flexed its muscle, yesterday overturning a ruling by ILGA on a key decision on transfer of a hotel licence. General liquor licensing and gaming matters in NSW are put to Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&G), while more serious issues such as new licences and significant gaming
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The VCGLR has announced changes to Victorian gaming regulations, which include an increase to the non-cash payout figure for EGM credits. The Gambling Regulation Amendment Act was passed in Victorian parliament 30 November last year. Some changes to the Act came into effect from 20 December 2017. Most significantly for venue operators, the figure on
Liquor & Gaming NSW has confirmed later trading on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, for both licensed venues and takeaway sales. Due to Christmas and New Year’s Eves falling on a Sunday, special arrangements were decided to give consumers additional time to patronise and make purchases ahead of the festive days. All hotels, clubs,
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Parramatta Council has been discussing a proposal to restrict late-trading for much of the precinct’s licensed venues, just as pub history is honoured with the unveiling of buried treasure. Sydney’s second CBD has been experiencing phenomenal growth in the past decade, and in pursuit of protecting local amenity a proposal recently emerged to close most
It’s liquor licence renewal time, and Victorian licensees and permit-holders are being invited to step up to the new ‘eLicence’ system. Licensees and permit-holders in Victoria are receiving their renewal notice in the mail this month. Renewal fees are due by 31 December, to be paid to the State Revenue Office. Liquor licence renewals can
Liquor & Gaming in NSW has announced the rollout of the new ‘Centralised Monitoring System’ linking all EGMs and venues operating gaming machines. The new high-tech Centralised Monitoring System (CMS) incorporates updated technology to provide the regulator with real-time monitoring and collection data. This is said to simplify regulatory obligations of operators, but will also
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