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Couple buying some wine at a bottle shop.

Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2023

Feb 16, 2024
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
Couple buying some wine at a bottle shop.

Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2022

Dec 12, 2022
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
Couple buying some wine at a bottle shop.

Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2021

Dec 17, 2021
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
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RGL Alert — Covid-19 responses

Apr 20, 2020
In the interest of public health and safety, the State Government has developed measures and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New support for small businesses during liquor restrictions

Mar 27, 2020
Six-month occasional liquor licenses to allow for sale of liquor with takeaway meals. Liquor restrictions adjusted for cellar door sales. Hotline and email set up for licensees with queries about packaged liquor.
Couple buying some wine at a bottle shop.

Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2020

Jan 24, 2020
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
Couple buying some wine at a bottle shop.

New provisions relating to packaged liquor outlets

Nov 1, 2019
Concern regarding the impact of the proliferation of large packaged liquor outlets on the community has resulted in new legislative provisions that allow regulations to be prescribed setting out criteria that apply to applications for large packaged liquor outlets.
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