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Purpose

This factsheet sets out the licence types which may apply for the approval of the Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) for an ‘approved premises’ for the storage and supply of alcohol.

What is an approved premises?

In most circumstances, the sale or supply of alcohol must take place at the building or place specified on a liquor licence, protection order or permit as the licensed premises.1

However, licensees that hold a specific licence type can apply in writing to the DLL for approval for a non-licensed premises to be used for storing and supplying alcohol.2 If the DLL approves, this building or place becomes an approved premises, which the licensee can use for the off-site storage and delivery of alcohol, even if their licence provides that alcohol can only be sold from the licensed premises.

The licence types for which a licensee can apply for an approved premises are a:

  • wholesaler’s licence
  • producer's licence
  • special facility licence granted for tourism, auctions or online wine sales.3

If a licensee is required to maintain records of transactions involving alcohol, they must record when they made deliveries from the approved premises, and where these were delivered to.4

How to apply

If the applicant is applying for the grant of a liquor licence, they can apply for approval for an off-site storage facility in the same application form. However, if an off-site storage approval has already been granted and the licensee wants to change its location, an application to add, vary or cancel a condition of licence must be lodged, instead.

Additional guidance

Further information on licence requirements is available, or contact 61 8 6551 4888.

Disclaimer

The factsheet on this subject is general information and is not professional advice or a legal opinion. The information is provided on the understanding that any person reading it must take responsibility for assessing its relevance and accuracy.

Notes

  1. See the definition of licensed premises in the Liquor Control Act 1988 (LC Act) s3(1)
  2. LC Act s4(6)
  3. Liquor Control Regulations 1989 (LC Regs) r5C
  4. LC Act s4(7).
Page reviewed 03 September 2024