Laws & Licensing

Three Strikes but wrong Ballpark

A specialist liquor and gaming law firm has come out swinging against the NSW Government's proposed 'Three Strikes' legislation calling it 'an extraordinary attack on the civil liberties of licensees'. [Read More...]

[Mon 04/07/2011 11:55:52]

Nightclubs, Sex Party in $10,000 challenge

A Melbourne nightclub owner has escalated his campaign against Government policy by offering $10,000 to anyone who can provide credible proof that alcohol causes violence. [Read More...]

[Wed 29/06/2011 12:35:31]

Venues have their Say as ACT Liquor Laws face Review

Wholesale reforms made to Australian Capital Territory liquor regulation will face a tough test over the coming months as a review into licensing fee structures is concluded. [Read More...]

[Mon 27/06/2011 12:09:26]

'Three Strikes' Policy to lead NSW Gov Action on Venues

The NSW Government has this week introduced legislation into Parliament that would underpin its 'Three Strikes and You're Out' system for licensed premises. [Read More...]

[Fri 24/06/2011 11:16:52]

By the Book: Melbourne's Venues told to Raise the Bar

New benchmarks have been set for Melbourne's bars, clubs and restaurants with the Melbourne Licensees Forum and council releasing a central set of guidelines for licensed venues. [Read More...]

[Fri 17/06/2011 01:32:43]

DrinkWise targets teen drinking with 'Under your Influence' Campaign

DrinkWise Australia has launched its latest campaign in conjunction with The Sports Australia Hall of Fame, encouraging parents of teenagers to be more aware of their position as role models when it comes to alcohol consumption. [Read More...]

[Mon 06/06/2011 01:32:48]

AHA Praise for Publicans

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) NSW has congratulated licensees in the State for reducing the number of assaults in venues but maintains its stance that the government's tiered system needs an overhaul. [Read More...]

[Mon 30/05/2011 01:01:53]

City Limits on Violent NSW Venues

Most NSW pubs and clubs on the state's 'most violent' list have recorded drops in their number of assaults with inner-city venues particularly effective at reducing such incidents. [Read More...]

[Fri 27/05/2011 01:57:36]

Bars may Break New Ground

Licensed venues may be encouraged to set up shop in fringe suburbs like Walsh Bay, Glebe, and Newtown to ease the burden on central precincts the City of Sydney council believes are already saturated with such establishments. [Read More...]

[Wed 25/05/2011 01:30:15]