A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.
Guidance as to the legislative requirements and criteria that will be used when considering the suitability of premises to be licensed under the Act.
This guideline explains the provisions of the Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act) that can be relied upon by licensees and other authorised persons to refuse service to people.
Guidance on the legislative provisions relating to profit sharing and management arrangements, and the circumstances that must be taken into consideration when contemplating such arrangements.
Guidance for producers licence.
Under section 16 of the Liquor Control Act 1988 (‘the Act’), the licensing authority is required to act without undue formality and is not bound by the legal rules of evidence.
Guidance on packaged liquor sales.
Under the Liquor Control Act 1988 (‘the Act’), the sale and supply of liquor must always take place on or from the licensed premises.
Guidance for occasional liquor licences.
Legislative requirements relevant to objections and submissions under the Act.
Guidance on lodgers on licensed premises.
Guidance as to the legislative and operational requirements associated with Liquor Accords.
Guidance on the legislative provisions regarding the situations where it is acceptable for a juvenile to be present on licensed premises (for reasons other than approved work experience/training).
Guidance to the legislative and operational requirements associated with the inspection of and access to documents relating to licensed premises that are held by the licensing authority.
To provide licensees with guidance regarding their obligations in relation to recording incidents that occur on and in the vicinity of their licensed premises.
The sale, supply and consumption of liquor needs to be carefully regulated.
Licensees must ensure that water suitable for drinking is provided, free of charge, at all times when liquor is sold and supplied for consumption on the licensed premises.
A policy to provide a set of minimum fire safety measures for licensed premises
Guidance on extended trading permits that are sought for providing catering services (with or without food) at venues away from the licensed premises.
Guidance on the legislative requirements relating to extended trading permits (ETP) for extended areas.
This policy provides guidance on the Director’s requirements for liquor stores located outside the Perth metropolitan area to trade on Sundays under an ETP.