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BIG AMENDMENTS FOR NSW SMALL BARS

Posted on October 4th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
NSW Liquor & Gaming continues its support for small bars, with new relaxed drink service conditions following recent increases to patron numbers and trading hours. Small bars in the Sydney CBD and Kings Cross will now be able to serve

MERRY OR INTOXICATED … THAT IS THE QUESTION

Posted on August 21st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Distinguishing between merry and intoxicated, in hospitality. Sam Coffey   In short, a person is intoxicated if: their speech, balance, behaviour or coordination is noticeably affected by the consumption of liquor. ‘Noticeably’ is the key word here, as therein lies the rub.

MELBOURNE OPERATOR SLUGGED $114k OVER MUSIC LICENSING

Posted on May 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
A Melbourne nightclub operator has been ordered to pay over $110,000 in fees and costs for playing music in the venue without a licence. The case against Peter Arhontogiorgis was heard last week in the Federal Circuit Court, with APRA

COURTS SLUG TABCORP AND HAWKS BIG FINES FOR GAMING BREACHES

Posted on March 24th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Regulators have issued heavy fines for Tabcorp and Hawthorn Football Club for breaches relating to gaming licensing and failing to comply with security obligations. The Federal Court heard a case against gaming giant Tabcorp brought by Austrac – Australia’s financial