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Relaxing Good Friday liquor restrictions a sign of more reforms to come

Apr 17, 2025
More licensed premises will open their doors this Good Friday after rules regarding the serving of alcohol without a meal were relaxed to include venues offering live music events.
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Licensing tips for a smooth end-of-season wind up

Apr 9, 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.
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Making it easier to do business in WA — review of the Standards of Licensed Premises policy

Mar 31, 2025
The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) has updated the Standards of Licensed Premises policy so it reflects a more modern, risk-based approach and removes duplication with other agencies’ requirements.
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Reminder: Good Friday trading

Mar 19, 2025
Licensees planning a special event for Good Friday have the opportunity to apply for an occasional liquor licence and trade without the requirement for liquor to be sold or supplied alongside a meal.
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Charter vessel liquor licence compliance checks

Jan 4, 2025
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and WA Police Force have increased charter vessel liquor licence compliance and enforcement efforts.
Crowded pub

Continued squeeze on overcrowding

Dec 17, 2024
Overcrowding at venues remains a concern because of the risk it represents for patrons and staff. The practice is unacceptable, and we will continue to take a hardline approach on those premises that ignore occupancy limits.
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Fee deadline approaching

Dec 17, 2024
With 2024 entering its final days it’s time for a quick prompt that annual liquor licence fees are due.
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Licensees warned about overcrowding

Oct 2, 2024
The Director of Liquor Licensing Lanie Chopping is warning licensees that they could face prosecution if they fail to comply with occupancy limits at licensed venues in Western Australia.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023
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