The department is responsible for administering the Liquor Control Act 1988 and promoting the integrity and lawful liquor activities in Western Australia.
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Section 175(1a) enables the Governor, on the recommendation of the Minister for Racing and Gaming to declare an area of the state a restricted area that prohibits the bringing in, possession and consumption of liquor in the declared area. In addition, penalties apply where a person commits an offence against the regulations and in this regard, the Police have the necessary powers to seize and dispose of opened or unopened containers of liquor that are brought into the restricted area illegally.
A request to the Minister should be made in writing by the CEO of the Council for a community seeking to be declared a restricted area. The letter should advise whether the community, as a whole, supports the regulations that will apply to all of its members.
Section 64 of the Act allows for the Director of Liquor Licensing, where it is in the public interest, to impose conditions on licensees restricting the sale and supply of liquor from licensed premises. A condition may include a limitation, prohibition or an authorisation on any licence or permit and can relate to any aspect of business carried out under the licence, or any activity that takes place at the licensed premises.
Background information on the restrictions are available in various media releases and Director's Decisions.
These restrictions are displayed on the restrictions map.
The department is responsible for determining applications and other matters relating to liquor licensing under the auspices of the Director of Liquor Licensing who performs statutory functions and exercises statutory powers as prescribed by the Act.
Renewing and applying for liquor licenses, permits, conditions including fees and charges.
Applying for liquor licences, permits, conditions including fees and charges.
Requirements when applying for a liquor licence as per the Liquor Control Act 1988 including who can apply for the grant of a licence.
Sign into the online portal to renew a liquor licence.
A list of currently advertised liquor applications.
Objecting to a liquor licence application that is currently being advertised.
A list of fees and charges for liquor applications.
Decisions made by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
Temporary event approvals made by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
Guides for lodging applications through the online portal.
New laws to ban violent thugs from popular entertainment precincts will come into effect on Christmas Eve, in a crackdown on anti-social behaviour just in time for the festive season.
The department is responsible for monitoring compliance and maintaining the integrity of licensed operations by conducting audits, inspections and investigations of liquor operators.
The register identifies people who are banned from purchasing takeaway alcohol in the Pilbara.
Help for individuals to apply to become an approved manager, renew or replace your card.
Requirements for licensees when managing licensed premises.
There are 11 different types of liquor licence available in Western Australia.
Guidance for licensees completing annual liquor returns.
Templates, checklists, forms and posters for licencees.
Liquor restrictions across Western Australia.
Prohibition orders can be issued to people in or around licensed premises.
Ensuring safe and well managed environments in and around licensed premises in the community.
The Commission reviews decisions, determines complaints and disciplinary matters and other decisions.
Important information about the Liquor Control Act 1988.
Pay your liquor licence fee online.
Where licensees wish to extend their predetermined trading hours or licensed area.
A juvenile is someone who is under the age of 18 years and is not permitted by law to purchase liquor either on premises or off premises.
Information for licensees about the promotion of liquor.
A map of packaged liquor premises over 400m2
Policies to ensure responsible regulation of the hospitality industry.
Liquor policies to ensure harm-minimisation for staff and patrons.
Liquor policies liquor licensing and permits.
Liquor policies for varying liquor licensing and permits.
Liquor policies for approved managers and licensees.
Liquor policies ensuring complaints management is transparent and fair.
Training ensures the service of alcohol is safe and responsible venues commit to harm-minimisation.
Responsible service of alcohol, staff training and registered training organisations.
A list of registered training organisations for liquor licensing.
The department, through the licensing of suppliers and the provision of industry support services, promotes and maintains the integrity of lawful liquor activities for Western Australians to participate in, within community expectations on harm minimisation.
The department achieves its mission through the provision of services to maintain public confidence in liquor industries. This confidence has been achieved by maintaining confidentiality and applying the principles of fairness and natural justice.
We perform many functions, including:
The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) is independent of the Minister for Racing, Gaming and Liquor, Police Commissioner or any other party.
An important aspect of the DLL’s role is they must have the flexibility and discretion to make decisions about an application or matter, while balancing the interests of consumers, industry development and harm minimisation.
The role of the DLL is to:
A local government's town planning scheme serves as the most important tool in shaping a community's liquor environment outside of the Liquor Control Act.
In essence, the department supports local government authorities shape the way liquor is sold and supplied in their communities.
An application for a liquor licence can't be approved by the department if local government planning approval has not been granted.
In accordance with sections 39 and 40 of the Act, an applicant for a licence is required to submit local government certificates demonstrating compliance with:
Section 39 and 40 certificates apply to:
The licensing authority has the discretion to waive the requirement for a local government certificates to accompany an application during the licensing process.
However, an applicant would still have to obtain the relevant approvals from the local government authority prior to proceeding with any development and the applicant is still bound by local government authority health and planning requirements.
It is for these reasons and for consistency across government, that the licensing authority does not exercise its discretion to waive the requirement.
Local government's make the first determination in the usage of land, such as alfresco areas and footpaths, for licensed premises.
All local government bodies assist the department uphold the Liquor Control Act when required, and inform the department when a licensee is prosecuted and convicted of breaching local government regulations.
During the licensing process WA Police have the authority to make comment on whether an application should be granted or refused.
WA Police also have the ability to provide information about any person applying for a liquor licence or applying for permission to work within the liquor industry. This information may take the form of a Police clearance certificate, or be supplied by way of a more detailed background report.
The Chief Health Officer has the authority to comment on any matter before the licensing authority based on the potential, or existence of harm or ill-health caused to people due to the use of liquor.
The Chief Health Officer has the right to oppose any application based on the negative health impacts that the granting of the licence may contribute to
The Liquor Commission:
Liquor Commission of Western Australia
Telephone 61 8 6551 4888Freecall 1800 634 541 (WA country callers only)Email rgl@dlgsc.wa.gov.au