Laws & Licensing

Gov stresses Personal Responsibility ...

NSW Gaming and Racing Minister, Kevin Greene, has welcomed the outcome of a court case in which two drunk hotel patrons were fined more than $3000 for assaulting liquor inspectors. [Read More...]

[Mon 09/08/2010 11:39:48]

... as Lawyer defends Publicans

Solicitor David Sylvester has launched a stinging attack on the NSW Police Association, accusing the organisation of unfairly targeting publicans and hampering the chance of a workable relationship between the industry and police. [Read More...]

[Mon 09/08/2010 12:03:34]

Police take Hard Line after Rocks Brawl

A high ranking police officer has called for further restriction to be placed on late-trading NSW venues claiming hoteliers need to be pulled into line. [Read More...]

[Mon 02/08/2010 02:25:49]

Shake-up to Liquor Licensing Laws

Victorian pubs, bars and clubs will soon be required to provide free drinking water after a new Bill was introduced into State Parliament yesterday (Jul 27). [Read More...]

[Wed 28/07/2010 11:03:16]

Greens target Alcohol Advertising

The Australian Greens have called for a levy on junk food and alcohol advertising similar to the levy which has applied in France since 2004. [Read More...]

[Fri 23/07/2010 10:58:41]

Police hunt Robbers of Bankstown Pub

Three men armed with a double barrel shotgun have robbed a pub in Sydney's west, terrifying staff and patrons. [Read More...]

[Fri 23/07/2010 12:28:02]

Brisbane Trials Cut Licensing Red Tape

Almost 30 percent of eligible Brisbane event organisers have applied online for one-off community liquor permits under a pilot scheme by the Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR). [Read More...]

[Wed 21/07/2010 12:19:55]

Drink Container Levy remains in Limbo

The latest round of discussions on a national Container Deposit Legislation (CDL) system have ended in stalemate with both sides expressing disappointment at yet another delay. [Read More...]

[Mon 12/07/2010 12:19:23]

Police Investigate Hotel Ram-Raid

Police are conducting investigations into a ram-raid of a hotel at Karuah near Port Stephens this morning (Jul 12). [Read More...]

[Mon 12/07/2010 02:02:13]

Court Rules on Beach Palace Top Floor

Land and Environment Court Justice, Terry Sheahan, has ruled that the third floor of the Beach Palace Hotel in Coogee, known as the Aquarium, has been operating illegally as a hotel. [Read More...]

[Mon 05/07/2010 03:39:36]

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