Liquor Licence NSWNews and insights
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Liquor & Gaming NSWProducers can run multiple sites under one licence
Wineries, breweries and distilleries within set distances can combine premises under a single producer/wholesaler licence and simplify cellar door arrangements.
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Liquor & Gaming NSWRestaurant owner banned over treatment of staff
The Authority banned a former restaurant owner from liquor licensing for five years after harassment of employees. Staff safety is part of being a fit licensee.
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Liquor & Gaming NSWExtra 2am trading for Rugby League World Cup matches
Eligible venues in Sydney, Parramatta and Wollongong can trade until 2am on four more match nights without applying. Gaming and shutdown rules still apply.
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Liquor & Gaming NSWLate-night conditions can now be removed at no cost
Venues can apply at no cost to revoke or vary old late-night conditions such as drink limits, lockouts and mandatory security. Glassware bans are also under review.
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Our insightsRare success for Primary Service Authorisation for metropolitan motel
New hotel obtains a primary service authorisation to allow drinking in outdoor courtyard
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Our insightsSydney’s Lockout Laws Are Officially Over — And the Night-Time Economy Is Back
This week marks a significant turning point for Sydney’s nightlife. Exactly twelve years after the lockout laws were announced, the NSW Government has officially removed the final major…
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Liquor & Gaming NSWNew restrictions on minors in package liquor outlets
New restrictions and signs for minors in packaged liquor areas
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Our insightsIs Bonnyrigg now off limits for new packaged liquor licences?
Refusal of packaged liquor licence for Bonnyrigg on grounds of bottle shop density
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Our insightsMust complete a Community Impact Statement or face significant delays in your application
Need to do a community impact statement for new small bar liquor licence or face delays
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Our insightsRefusal of packaged liquor licence for a small grocery store
Packaged liquor licences can be refused where the business is a small grocery store and other take away liquor options exist in the neighbourhood.
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Liquor & Gaming NSWGuidelines for venues with self-pour systems
New guidelines by Liquor & Gaming NSW for self-pour systems within bars and other liquor licences
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Liquor & Gaming NSWExtension of age verification requirements for same day liquor delivery
age verification and identification requirements for same day liquor delivery licences have been extended
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