Licensing

LIQUOR REGULATORS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THEIR GAME

Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The New South Wales and Victorian regulators continue progression toward “integrated organisation[s]” – including a review of NSW’s infamous ‘3 Strikes’ scheme. The Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing in NSW (OLGR) is seeking feedback on the Three Strikes Disciplinary

DE ANGELIS SPURNED BY WOWSERS IN DEVELOPMENT-HUNGRY LIVERPOOL

Posted on November 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Prominent Sydney hotelier Peter De Angelis is fighting to overcome an emotion-driven backlash against a new pub development in the booming Liverpool LGA. De Angelis Hotel Investments (DHI) recently submitted the second Development Application for the Fontainebleau Motor Inn site

QUEENSLAND LABOR ATTACKS WITH SECOND DRAFT OF LOCKOUT LAWS

Posted on November 9th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The Palazczuk Government has announced a diluted package and extended timeframe on the introduction of controversial restrictions to Queensland venues. Forced to re-think the proposals after public denunciation by key independents the minority Labor Government needs to pass the measures

REGULATOR BROADENS REVIEW INTO MANDATORY ID SCANNERS

Posted on October 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
OLGR is conducting a review into Kings Cross’ mandated ID scanners, ahead of the statutory review of the ‘lockout and last drinks’ legislation, due to take place February, 2016. Announced in the Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing (OLGR) newsletter

HOTEL ACCORD CALLS TIME ON HAPPY HOUR

Posted on September 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Victoria’s Kingston Precinct has revealed its Liquor Accord to address binge drinking, with venues signing on to manage drink promotions. The launch was announced by Moorabbin Superintendent Bruce Wemyss, who flagged the Accord’s mandate to discourage marketing the “rapid consumption

VICTORIAN PLANS FOR PRECINCT-WIDE BANS ON PATRONS

Posted on September 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Licensed venues in Victoria’s Brimbank district are joining with police to get tougher on antisocial behaviour. A number of hotels in the suburb of Sunshine have joined local police to form the Brimbank District Liquor Accord, which could see patron

RALLIES ACROSS QUEENSLAND TO “SAVE OUR NIGHTLIFE”

Posted on September 16th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Industry action continues to work against the proposed State-wide licensing restrictions for Queensland, with stakeholder rallies to take place this weekend. Action group No Curfew has organised three Save Our Nightlife events for this Saturday (19 September), taking place simultaneously

REGULATOR TARGETING ILLEGAL GAMBLING OFFERS

Posted on September 16th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing has issued a warning to sportsbetting companies, following two recent convictions for breaches of the State’s regulations on inducements. OLGR reports the Penrith-based ClassicBet P/L and Northern Territory-based Sportsbetting P/L were convicted

VENUES FLAUNT LIQUOR LAWS: MINISTER

Posted on August 31st, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The ‘us & them’ split between publicans and government festers, with a Minister branding venues’ attitude toward RSA violations and penalties a mere “cost of business”. The NSW Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing (OLGR) today issued a release warning