Laws & Licensing

O'Farrell slammed on D&D backflip

NSW Labor has accused the State's Premier Barry O'Farrell of breaking a key election promise by failing to create a new 'drunk and disorderly' offence under the Summary Offences Act. [Read More...]

[Mon 25/07/2011 12:06:34]

WA cuts through Red Tape on Liquor

The Western Australian government will change the Liquor Control Act of 1988 to allow BYO alcohol to be permitted at some live entertainment venues while relaxing restrictions on small functions. [Read More...]

[Fri 22/07/2011 11:48:09]

Drink Safe Precincts get thumbs up

More than 1,600 people from across Queensland have had their say on the $8.5 million Drink Safe Precincts (DSP) being trialled in the State's hot spots. [Read More...]

[Wed 20/07/2011 12:48:31]

Watchdog rushes to close Nightclub

The licensee of a Geelong nightclub has been ordered to close the venue immediately pending an inquiry into allegations the liquor licence was fraudulently obtained. [Read More...]

[Fri 15/07/2011 03:26:49]

DrinkWise delivers Message on a Bottle ...

Community watchdog and alcohol industry representative DrinkWise has proudly announced the introduction of consumer health warnings for alcohol products that is the result of three years of campaigning. [Read More...]

[Wed 13/07/2011 02:41:06]

... as Suppliers commit to Labelling

The major liquor suppliers have moved quickly to outline how they will market their brands in line with DrinkWise Australia's 'Get the Facts' campaign. [Read More...]

[Wed 13/07/2011 02:36:37]

Judge bounces Police claim on Security

A test case on whether door hosts and ticket collectors stationed at the entrance to bars or clubs need security licences has concluded in the Sydney Local Court. [Read More...]

[Wed 13/07/2011 10:37:53]

Queensland rewards Liquor Accords

Queensland Deputy Premier and Attorney-General, Paul Lucas, has announced that almost $107,000 will be made available to 32 liquor accord groups across the State. [Read More...]

[Mon 11/07/2011 11:09:39]

AHA President takes Aim at 'Nanny State'

Australian Hotels Association (NSW) president, Scott Leach, says an 'elitist moral minority' is being allowed to dictate Government policy on alcohol and gaming. [Read More...]

[Mon 11/07/2011 10:21:40]

Alcohol claims Exaggerated: NABIC

New research has shown the social cost of alcohol to the Australian community has been vastly overstated and then endlessly repeated by the mainstream media in opinion pieces and editorials. [Read More...]

[Fri 08/07/2011 12:05:31]