Laws & Licensing

Fair Wind for WA Licensees

Licensees are to be granter greater flexibility over the Fremantle Sailing World Championships later this year, the largest sailing event to be held in WA since the defence of the America's Cup in 1987. [Read More...]

[Mon 10/10/2011 02:30:01]

NSW Drunk Laws start over Long Weekend

NRL and AFL finals fever will come under scrutiny this weekend as new laws to crack down on intoxicated and disorderly conduct come into force from Saturday, October 1. [Read More...]

[Wed 28/09/2011 12:13:59]

Police target Underage Drinking, Fake IDs

Recent media reports and teenagers bragging about underage drinking on social media sites have triggered a new crackdown in and around licensed venues in popular beachside towns in the lead up to Schoolies Week. [Read More...]

[Mon 19/09/2011 11:13:44]

Former AHA lobbyist heads to ICAC

An investigation has revealed that former AHA lobbyist, Brian Ross, was mistakenly appointed to a position in the Casino, Liquor & Gaming Control Authority. [Read More...]

[Fri 16/09/2011 02:08:15]

Greens continue push for Alcohol Tax

Australian Greens Senator and spokesperson for health Dr Richard Di Natale has criticised the Gillard government for taking alcohol tax reform off the agenda for the October tax forum. [Read More...]

[Mon 05/09/2011 02:56:20]

DrinkWise tells Critics to 'Get the Facts'

DrinkWise Australia CEO, Cath Peachey, has defended the industry body's 'Get the Facts' campaign as part of its on-going awareness raising and educational efforts. [Read More...]

[Mon 22/08/2011 09:43:39]

'Feeble' DrinkWise warnings challenged

Health experts have urged the Federal Government to make new alcohol health warning labels mandatory and suggested that there be at least five health warning messages on regular display. [Read More...]

[Wed 17/08/2011 03:02:06]

AHA renews call for Drug Testing Trial

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has seized on the latest drug statistics and the conviction of a high-profile police officer to repeat its demand for random drug tests. [Read More...]

[Wed 17/08/2011 10:53:54]

QLD Government denies 'Utter Chaos' in Liquor Licensing Dept ...

A war of words has erupted in Queensland over liquor licensing and glassing attacks with the opposition Liberal National Party (LNP) accusing the Government of 'bungling' licence renewals. [Read More...]

[Mon 15/08/2011 12:15:12]

... as NSW Liquor Accords get In-Step

A series of 48 workshops will be staged across NSW from September to support local liquor accords in introducing new measures to reduce alcohol-related violence. [Read More...]

[Mon 15/08/2011 01:52:06]

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