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Remember the register when travelling

The Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) has grown into one of the key tools to combat alcohol-related harm in WA.
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When is a permit required to conduct a raffle?

We want organising your local sports club chook raffle or major club fundraiser to be as easy as possible.
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Summer inspections ramping up

With the warmer weather and festive season upon us, Liquor Licensing inspectors will again be actively working with licensed premises to help them operate responsibly during a time that traditionally puts increased pressure on venues.
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Fee deadline approaching

With 2024 entering its final days it’s time for a quick prompt that annual liquor licence fees are due.
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Trust a winner for WA community

Forgetting to claim your winnings is not an ideal situation, but those unclaimed winnings can have a positive outcome for the local community.

Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2024

Today marks the start of Gambling Harm Awareness Week for 2024.
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Liquor licensing policy reform a big win for WA hospitality industry

Media release

Big changes to the Western Australia’s Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) policies will make it easier for small and medium sized liquor hospitality and tourism operators to do business in WA.
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New Broome takeaway liquor restrictions

The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) Ms Lanie Chopping has determined to apply takeaway liquor sale restrictions and mandatory recording requirements for licensed premises in the Kimberley town of Broome.
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New Derby takeaway liquor restrictions

The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) Ms Lanie Chopping has determined to apply takeaway liquor sale restrictions and mandatory recording requirements for licensed premises in the Kimberley town of Derby.
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Notice of Extension of Remediation Period

On 26 March 2024, the Minister for Racing and Gaming, the Hon. Paul Papalia CSC MLA, announced his decision to extend the initial 2-year remediation period for the casino licensee.
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New Chair appointed to the Gaming and Wagering Commission

Media release

The government has announced the appointment of highly respected former Deputy Police Commissioner Gary Dreibergs for a three-year term.
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New community goes dry and 3 renew commitment

Media release

An Aboriginal community in the Pilbara is the latest to ban alcohol and joins 3 north west communities renewing their commitment to being alcohol free.
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Reminder: Good Friday trading

Under the Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act), the specified trading hours for Good Friday are treated differently.
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Extended trading for public holidays

As in past years the Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL), under the Liquor Control Act 1988, is issuing extended trading permits by way of a notice published in the Gazette for non-metropolitan liquor stores for selected Sundays in 2024.
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Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2023

Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
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Gaming house busts send strong message to illegal operators

Media release

Organisers and players involved in illegal gaming houses are being warned of the serious consequences they could face if caught breaking WA’s gaming laws.
Page reviewed 14 July 2025