In December 2025, the Western Australian Parliament passed the Liquor Control Amendment Act 2025, which received Royal Assent. This Act removes the Liquor Commission’s review and disciplinary powers. These changes are scheduled to start 1 July 2026. From that date, the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) will take over the Commission’s role. Any unresolved matters will be transferred to SAT.
Decisions handed down by the Liquor Commission.
Information on the role of the Commission and its commissioners
Applications to review decisions, disciplinary matters and matters referred by the Director.
Steps and processes for lodging an application.
The Liquor Control Act 1988 regulates the sale, supply and consumption of liquor, the use of premises on which liquor is sold and the services and facilities provided in conjunction with, or ancillary to the sale of liquor in order to minimise harm or ill-health caused to people due to the use of liquor.
The Liquor Control Act 1988 is supported and complimented by subsidiary legislation outlined in the Liquor Control Regulations 1989.
The Rules of the Liquor Commission regulate the practice and procedure of the Commission and matters that are related and subject to the regulations, as to the costs and charges payable in relation to proceedings under this Act. On 5 October 2007 the Liquor Commission Rules 2007 were published in the Government Gazette and have effect from that date.
Telephone 61 8 6551 4820Facsimile 61 8 9325 1041Email executive@liquorcommission.wa.gov.auPlease note that this email address should not be used for any correspondence pertaining to a matter which is not before the Commission. Any queries or concerns in relation to the grant of a licence or management of licensed premises under the Act should be addressed to the office of the Director of Liquor Licensing.
PO Box 8349Perth Business Centre WA 6849
Level 2, 140 William StreetPerth WA, 6000