Department of racing gaming and liquor

Liquor restrictions adjusted for cellar door sales. Hotline and email set up for licensees with queries about packaged liquor. The State Government is progressing the implementation of a trial of a Banned Drinkers Register BDR in the Pilbara, with the release today of a tender request outlining the requirements of the system.

The department mailed out invoices for annual liquor licence fees on 12 November , with payments due on or before 1 January Concern regarding the impact of the proliferation of large packaged liquor outlets on the community has resulted in new legislative provisions that allow regulations to be prescribed setting out criteria that apply to applications for large packaged liquor outlets. A number of restrictions to further minimise alcohol related harm in the Pilbara region will come into effect from 31 March following a decision by the Director of Liquor Licensing.

The department is responsible for determining applications and other matters relating to liquor licensing under the auspices of the Director of Liquor Licensing who performs statutory functions and exercises statutory powers as prescribed by the Act.

Requirements when applying for a liquor licence as per the Liquor Control Act including who can apply for the grant of a licence. The department is responsible for monitoring compliance and maintaining the integrity of licensed operations by conducting audits, inspections and investigations of liquor operators. The register identifies people who are banned from purchasing takeaway alcohol in the Pilbara. Ensuring safe and well managed environments in and around licensed premises in the community.

The Commission reviews decisions, determines complaints and disciplinary matters and other decisions. Where licensees wish to extend their predetermined trading hours or licensed area. A juvenile is someone who is under the age of 18 years and is not permitted by law to purchase liquor either on premises or off premises.

Training ensures the service of alcohol is safe and responsible venues commit to harm-minimisation. Responsible service of alcohol, staff training and registered training organisations. The department, through the licensing of suppliers and the provision of industry support services, promotes and maintains the integrity of lawful liquor activities for Western Australians to participate in, within community expectations on harm minimisation. The department achieves its mission through the provision of services to maintain public confidence in liquor industries.

This confidence has been achieved by maintaining confidentiality and applying the principles of fairness and natural justice. A local government's town planning scheme serves as the most important tool in shaping a community's liquor environment outside of the Liquor Control Act.

In essence, the department supports local government authorities shape the way liquor is sold and supplied in their communities. An application for a liquor licence can't be approved by the department if local government planning approval has not been granted. In accordance with sections 39 and 40 of the Act, an applicant for a licence is required to submit local government certificates demonstrating compliance with:.

The licensing authority has the discretion to waive the requirement for a local government certificates to accompany an application during the licensing process. However, an applicant would still have to obtain the relevant approvals from the local government authority prior to proceeding with any development and the applicant is still bound by local government authority health and planning requirements. It is for these reasons and for consistency across government, that the licensing authority does not exercise its discretion to waive the requirement.

Local government's make the first determination in the usage of land, such as alfresco areas and footpaths, for licensed premises. All local government bodies assist the department uphold the Liquor Control Act when required, and inform the department when a licensee is prosecuted and convicted of breaching local government regulations. During the licensing process WA Police have the authority to make comment on whether an application should be granted or refused.

WA Police also have the ability to provide information about any person applying for a liquor licence or applying for permission to work within the liquor industry. This information may take the form of a Police clearance certificate, or be supplied by way of a more detailed background report. The Chief Health Officer has the authority to comment on any matter before the licensing authority based on the potential, or existence of harm or ill-health caused to people due to the use of liquor.

The Chief Health Officer has the right to oppose any application based on the negative health impacts that the granting of the licence may contribute to. Liquor Commission of Western Australia. The online portal will be unavailable from 7pm to 10pm Monday 9 November for scheduled maintenance. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Close menu. Main navigation. An email will be sent to the email entered when completing the required fields.

Go to your email account and locate the registration email and click on the registrati on link to complete your account creation. If copying the registration link please ensure you copy and paste the entire link into your internet browser. To complete the account verification, log into your account when prompted by entering your username and password. Click Register to finalise and activate your account. Resetting your password Visit the Reset Password page on the department's portal Enter your username and click Submit An email will be sent to you with a link to reset your password If you experience any issues with resetting your password please contact our department on 61 8 Unable to see the 'Edit' button You have created an account, but have not submitted your Applicant Details Form.

Log into your account Click on New Lodgement From the drop down menus select the group and type relevant to your application Click Submit The first form of ALL new applications is an Applicant Details Form This form permanently links an entity to the account and all future applications lodged under this account Fill out all pages This form will ask for name, address and contact details Click on Submit Submitting this form will give you a new Client Reference number This number is linked only to your newly created details This number will remain permanently linked to this account and will be used in all future applications to identify you on our system You will now be able to lodge new applications with this account.

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More information Telephone 61 8 Email e. Consultation period for sale of packaged liquor extended. The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register will begin rolling out across the northern Goldfields this week, following trials in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions.

The State Government has introduced new regulations to strengthen requirements around the home delivery of liquor to help minimise alcohol-related harm. WA Police will have the discretion to seize and dispose of illegal alcohol on the spot under new regulations to stamp out sly grogging in regional and remote communities.

The Shire of Broome has supported the launch of two-year alcohol restrictions, in place in Broome and Derby. The Director of Liquor Licensing has reviewed the previous restrictions on liquor purchases in the Kimberley put in place to support measures taken due to the COVID pandemic. Following a successful rollout to its trial in the Pilbara, the Banned Drinkers Register will begin rolling out across the Kimberley this week.

Following an announcement by the State Government, post-lockdown measures will come into effect from am Tuesday 27 April until Renewing and applying for liquor licenses, permits, conditions including fees and charges.

Certain applications are required to be advertised for a specified period, allowing for the public to obtain more details about the application or the objection process. Licence types, trading hours, approved managers, restrictions and information for licensees. Responsible service of alcohol, staff training and registered training organisations.

The commission reviews decisions and complaints in accordance with the Liquor Control Act. Renewing and applying for licences, permits, conditions including fees and charges.

Ensuring that community gaming stakeholders and the industry meet their regulatory obligations. Addressing the social and economic issues that result from problem gambling in WA. Close menu. Main navigation.