The Liquor Legislation Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2014 passed through the Lower House of Parliament on 23 October 2014 and then through the Upper House on 12 November 2014. The Bill will commence on its …
The 29 October 2014 edition of the newsletter published by the Victorian Commission for Gambling & Liquor Regulation, mentions increased penalties for service of alcohol to minors. This newsletter can be found at: http://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au/home/resources/newsletters/ The …
Liquor licensees will know that the decision makers in the Liquor & Gaming Jurisdiction of NSW are the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (or ILGA) and the Director-General of the Department of Trade & Investment, …
Background Last November, the Chairperson of the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority of NSW (ILGA) publicly said that “I hate gambling and I despise poker machines” and that he is a “dedicated non-gambler”. How confident …
Yesterday’s BOCSAR media release raises some interesting statistics and prompts the questions – were the 1.30am lockout and 3.00am last drinks restrictions imposed on 24 February 2014 really necessary in the circumstances? Also, are the …
Introduction Encroachment by new residential development has always been a difficult issue for the owner of a licensed venue. One day the venue can easily comply with the usual noise conditions, principally because of the …
Introduction On 22 June 2011 the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality & Racing and the Minister for Arts, George Souris, introduced the Liquor Amendment (3 Strikes) Bill 2011 (the Bill). At the time of preparing this …
Introduction When, on 30 January 2012, the transition from the old system of company charges under the Corporations Act and bills of sale under the Bills of Sale Act, to the new Personal Property Security …
