Laws & Licensing

'No Further Restriction': Clover Moore

The City of Sydney aims to encourage a vibrant night time economy and has no intention to shut down Sydney at midnight despite media reports suggesting publicans face another round of restrictions. [Read More...]

[Wed 01/12/2010 01:59:53]

Vic Liberals Promise Licensing Reform

A Liberal Party government would ease the financial pressure on over 10,000 sporting clubs, small businesses and community groups in Victoria by slashing 'exorbitant' liquor licensing fees. [Read More...]

[Wed 24/11/2010 11:54:32]

Liberals to Strike Out, Close Offending Pubs and Bottle Stores

A NSW Liberals and Nationals Government will introduce a 'three strikes and you're out' policy for the State's licensed venues in what it says are tough new measures to crack down on alcohol-related anti-social behaviour. [Read More...]

[Fri 19/11/2010 11:52:54]

'Please don't Regulate us Out of Business'

In a recent speech at a national Australian Hotels Association (AHA) board lunch in Melbourne, managing director of Carlton & United Breweries John Pollaers paid tribute to an industry led by small businesses. [Read More...]

[Fri 19/11/2010 09:45:55]

AHA Questions whether 'Enough' is Enough

The AHA (NSW) has congratulated police on a recent operation targeting teen drunkenness and anti-social behaviour in Sydney's West, but expressed concern that underage drinkers were able to access alcohol at all. [Read More...]

[Fri 12/11/2010 11:30:19]

Glass Ban Overturned in Supreme Court

The Queensland Government is considering appealing against a Supreme Court decision in October to overturn a glass ban on a Townsville hotel. [Read More...]

[Wed 10/11/2010 11:17:28]

Licensees Praised over Liquor Accords

The NSW Government has acknowledged the efforts of the liquor industry in addressing alcohol-related issues in their local areas and praised the contribution of liquor accords. [Read More...]

[Mon 08/11/2010 12:10:51]

AHA seeks Collective Bargaining Deal

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has applied to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) for permission to extend its scope in collectively bargaining with suppliers on behalf of its members. [Read More...]

[Fri 05/11/2010 02:04:02]

Liquor Laws into Unchartered Territory

The Northern Territory has unveiled the toughest alcohol reforms yet seen in Australia with police given unprecedented powers to restrict and ban off-premise consumers. [Read More...]

[Mon 01/11/2010 11:00:22]

City Denies Midnight Lockout

The City of Sydney is not looking to shut down Sydney's nightlife at midnight and has accused the media of running a 'negative campaign' against late night trading reforms. [Read More...]

[Wed 27/10/2010 10:41:22]

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