Laws & Licensing

Olympian to lead Drinkwise

Drinkwise, the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting a healthier and safer drinking culture in Australia has appointed former 'oarsome foursome' gold medal-winning Olympian, Mike McKay, as its new CEO. [Read More...]

[Fri 03/02/2012 01:12:14]

Dan Murphy's gets green light; despite government intervention

A liquor regulator has approved an application by supermarket Woolworths to open a new Dan Murphy's outlet despite concerns raised by a public health agency. [Read More...]

[Wed 11/01/2012 12:31:11]

Liquor licensee banned for five years

The manager of a bar in Sydney's Kings Cross has been banned from holding a liquor licence for five years by NSW authorities. [Read More...]

[Mon 09/01/2012 01:34:29]

Three Strikes May Be Too Many

The revised Bill dictating the terms of the notorious NSW three strikes legislation has been released, complete with consequences for venue operators. [Read More...]

[Fri 25/11/2011 02:11:49]

Pubs and bottle shops at loggerheads

As the battle between Coles and Woolworths intensifies, the Liquor Stores Association NSW has poured scorn on claims by the state's pubs that lower prices in bottle shops lead to excessive drinking. [Read More...]

[Fri 18/11/2011 01:13:47]

Victorian demerits system 'excessive': AHA

A Victorian Government plan to introduce demerit points in addition to fines for liquor licence breaches is 'excessive and unwarranted', according to the Australian Hotels Association (AHA). [Read More...]

[Mon 07/11/2011 02:47:57]

AHA slams Nightlife Study

New research commissioned by the City of Sydney that values the city's nightlife as a $15 billion-a-year industry has been condemned by the Australian Hotels Association as 'stating the obvious'. [Read More...]

[Fri 28/10/2011 12:24:50]

'Three Strikes' detail raises Questions ...

The NSW Government has unveiled the final shape of its 'Three Strikes' legislation and appears to have taken into account industry concerns over exactly what will constitute a serious offence. [Read More...]

[Mon 24/10/2011 12:04:09]

... but Amended Laws 'Better for Industry'

Specialist liquor lawyer Grant Cusack has welcomed the Government's changes to its 'Three Strikes' legislation. [Read More...]

[Mon 24/10/2011 12:47:14]

Extended Hours as Workshops Kick-Off

NSW pubs and hotels will be able to offer extended trading hours on Sunday thanks to the Wallabies appearance in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup. [Read More...]

[Fri 14/10/2011 01:05:04]

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