Getting a liquor licence
To sell or supply liquor on a permanent basis you must have a liquor licence. A licence (liquor or wine) may be held by either:
- a company
- a person over the age of 18 years
- an incorporated association or club
- an individual on behalf of an unincorporated association or club.
A licence may also be held on behalf of a trust – for example, ABC Pty Ltd as trustee for the ABC Family Trust.
The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation is required to assess whether someone is a fit and proper person to hold a licence under the Liquor Act. Refer to the liquor and wine licence guidelines (PDF 210 K) for a range of liquor licensing information.
Applications for new liquor licences
How to apply for a new liquor licence.
Applications for existing liquor licences
Changes that can be made to existing licences, and how to apply.
Entities exempt from needing a liquor licence
Who is exempt from a liquor licence.
Risk-assessed management plan (RAMP)
What to include in a RAMP and when to include a RAMP in your licence application.
Community impact statement (CIS)
When a CIS is required and what to include in a CIS.
Advertising liquor licence applications
Advertising requirements when applying for liquor licences.
Facility to pay for licence fees online.
Details of licence types, eligibility criteria and how to apply for a licence in the liquor industry.
Details of permit types, eligibility criteria and how to apply for a permit in the liquor industry.
Extended hours applications - moratorium
Details of the moratorium on extended trading hours and what areas are exempt.
Client Portal - new features available
An online 24-hour access self-service facility for liquor and gaming licensees
Approved managers for licensed venues
What an approved manager is, and how to apply.
How to pay infringement notices.
Definitions of terms used in the liquor industry.
Last reviewed 23 February 2012