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Restrictions on the sale of packaged liquor due to COVID-19 — Kimberley region

May 11, 2021
The Director of Liquor Licensing has reviewed the previous restrictions on liquor purchases in the Kimberley put in place to support measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Casino licensee found suitable by the Racing and Gaming Minister

8 July 2025
Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia has found Crown Perth to be a suitable licensee to operate the Perth Casino. The finding was made as recommended by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) of Western Australia pursuant to section 21Q of the Casino Control Act 1984.
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Starting gates fly open for upgrades to regional racecourses in WA

8 July 2025
Work is already underway at the Geraldton Turf Club as part of the WA Government’s commitment to invest $25.2 million dollars to upgrade regional racecourses and support the State’s racing industry in the regions.
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Cross-agency cooperation will target criminal activity in gambling industry

9 April 2025
Three key Western Australian agencies have joined forces to bolster the integrity and monitoring of the gambling industry in the state.
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Licensing tips for a smooth end-of-season wind up

9 April 2025
With the summer sports season coming to an end, it’s an ideal time for licensees at clubs to review policies and guidelines to know their limits and boundaries ahead of the wind-ups and annual dinners.

Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2024

21 October 2024
Today marks the start of Gambling Harm Awareness Week for 2024.
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Reminder: Good Friday trading

14 March 2024
Under the Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act), the specified trading hours for Good Friday are treated differently.
Gaming Community Trust Grants up to $50,000

Unclaimed gambling winnings to fund worthy community projects

30 May 2023
Western Australian community projects will benefit from sharing in about $600,000 in unclaimed gambling winnings.
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What are you gambling with?

17 October 2022
With Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2022 kicking off today, Western Australians are being encouraged to recognise the warning signs of gambling-related harm and seek help.
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New legislation aims to provide safer entertainment precincts

28 September 2022
Proposed new legislation will exclude convicted offenders and perpetrators of antisocial behaviour in designated Protected Entertainment Precincts from entering those areas.
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Licensed trading hours for the upcoming day of mourning

15 September 2022
Licensees are advised that the permitted trading hours on Thursday 22 September 2022 will be the same as any other Thursday.
WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle

Tourism operators celebrated at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards

15 November 2021
Tourism business founder Troy Thomas was posthumously awarded the Sir David Brand Medal for Tourism at the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards last night.
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Improving occupational recognition across the nation

2 July 2021
A new national Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) of Occupational Registration scheme will be in place for a limited number of occupations in New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory from 1 July, 2021.
Hand picking a bottle of wine up from shelf

Restrictions on the sale of packaged liquor due to COVID-19 — Kimberley region

11 May 2021
The Director of Liquor Licensing has reviewed the previous restrictions on liquor purchases in the Kimberley put in place to support measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 update: post-lockdown transition

27 April 2021

LG Alert

Following an announcement by the State Government, post-lockdown measures will come into effect from 12:01am Tuesday 27 April until 12.01am, Saturday morning 1 May.
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Banned Drinkers Register to be trialled in the Kimberley

6 January 2021

Media release

The Kimberley is the next Western Australian region set to benefit from the State Government's trial of a nearly $1 million Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) expected to start this May.
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Mandatory contact registers in WA

25 November 2020

LG Alert

The State Government has announced that mandatory contact registers at relevant businesses and venues will be introduced from 5 December 2020.

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