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A waiter with a bottle of red wine and a glass, stands near a table of people in a bar, who are eating food and drinking.

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.
Young work in a hospitality venue stands next to a bar

Liquor licensing policy reform a big win for WA hospitality industry

Aug 29, 2024
Big changes to the Western Australia’s Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) policies will make it easier for small and medium sized liquor hospitality and tourism operators to do business in WA.
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The next chapter of WA’s liquor laws — have your say

Nov 17, 2022
Western Australia's small bars — which transformed laneways, activated entertainment precincts, and gave rise to a more sophisticated drinking culture — have celebrated their 15th year.
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