Complaints, appeals and submissions

Liquor policies

Complaints Lodged under Section 117 of the Liquor Control Act 1988

This policy provides guidance as to the legislative and operational requirements associated with complaints lodged under section 117 of the Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act).

Objections and submissions

Legislative requirements relevant to objections and submissions under the Act.

Proceedings before the director of liquor licensing

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.

Show cause proceedings — Section 64 of the Liquor Control Act 1988

Guidance as to the process that will be followed where the licensing authority proposes to impose, vary or cancel conditions on a licence on its own motion.

Page reviewed 08 September 2023