Liquor News archive

22 February 2012 - 'Three Strikes' scheme now in force, Biennial liquor return due 31 March, New Dubbo address for OLGR, Annual reports online, Steps to Success workshops, Extended hotel trading hours - various days in 2012; Frequently asked questions.
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4 March 2009 - Safety rating system discussion paper released
Industry, consumer representatives and the community are asked to comment on a just-released discussion paper about a safety rating system for licensed premises. Read more.

9 January 2009 - Extended hotel trading hours on various Sundays in 2009
Extended hotel trading hours from 10am to midnight have been approved for five Sundays in 2009 to cater for major sporting events. Read more.

Read our updated fact sheet on xmas/ new year trading hours for licensed premises in New South Wales. Read more.

12 December 2008 - Important CIS changes and reminders for the New Year
The Liquor Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2008, which commenced on 12 December 2008, includes a number of changes to the community impact statement (CIS) process and application notification requirements. Read more.

8 December 2008 - Liquor law changes now in force

Changes to liquor laws have taken effect as a result of legislation recently passed by NSW Parliament. The reforms are aimed at addressing alcohol-related violence. Read more.

10 November 2008 - Important: Christmas closedown 2008-9
The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing and the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority will be closed from Thursday 25 December 2008 to Wednesday 7 January 2009 inclusive. Read more.

15 October 2008 - Are you a liquor accord member?
OLGR is working on a project to build the capacity of liquor accords to support a responsible drinking culture with the assistance of the Australian Education Research Foundation. Read more.

20 August 2008 - Functions, forums and foresights
Albert Gardner, Director of Liquor and Gaming will be speaking at the Community Summit on Thursday 21 August at 7pm at St Johns Church Hall. Read more.

8 August 2008 - Extended trading hours during Beijing Olympics
The Minister for Gaming and Racing has approved extended trading hours for hotels and clubs for some nights during the Beijing Olympics. Read more.

17 July 2008- Multifunction licences; new forms available
We have published more application forms this week. Read more.

8 July 2008 - Draft Liquor Promotion Guidelines out!
Draft guidelines on the promotion of liquor are now available for comment. Read more.

1 July 2008 - Lift off for new liquor laws
The Liquor Act 2007 and Liquor Regulation 2008 came into operation in NSW on 1 July 2008. Read more.

27 June 2008 - Liquor Regulation 2008
The new Liquor Regulation 2008 has been made by the Governor, and was published in the 27 June edition of the Government Gazette. Read more

23 June 2008 - Holding functions during July 2008?
If you want to sell liquor at a function in July 2008 and have not yet applied to the Licensing Court, please apply immediately the licences pre July 1. Read more.

19 June 2008 - Ejected patrons - new laws from July 1
When the new Liquor Act comes into effect on 1 July 2008, patrons who are ejected from licensed premises must not re-enter or attempt to re-enter the premises within 24 hours. Read more.

7 May 2008 - Proposed guidelines, FAQs and forum news
The Director of Liquor and Gaming has released proposed guidelines on how intoxication and liquor promotions will be treated under the new liquor laws that come into effect on 1 July 2008. Read more.

14 April 2008 - Important info for existing licensees - new liquor laws
There's an important information sheet providing a high-level summary of the relevant changes for existing licensees about the new liquor laws. Read more.

26 March 2008 - Proposed Liquor Regulation now available
The proposed Liquor Regulation 2008 (PDF 653kb) is now available for public consultation. A Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF 303kb) can also be downloaded from our website. Read more.

17 March 2008 - Free forums announced
The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing will be hosting free forums around the state during April and May to explain the key changes which will occur following the introduction of the new liquor laws from 1 July 2008. Read more.

31 January 2008 - Important reminder to all clubs
Our revised fact sheet includes an additional page that provides advice to applicants about the impact of the new liquor laws on fees under existing legislation. Read more.

18 January 2008 - Extended hotel trading for the International Cricket Series
The Minister for Gaming and Racing has approved extended trading hours for hotels until midnight on Sundays during the Commonwealth Bank International Cricket Series during February and March. Read more.

6 December 2007 - Parliament passes new liquor laws (and Gaming Machines Act review)
The Government has announced a range of reforms to the NSW gaming machine laws following a wide-ranging review of the Gaming Machines Act 2001. Read more.

29 November 2007 - Liquor law reforms introduced into Parliament
The Government yesterday announced wide ranging reforms to NSW liquor laws. A Liquor Bill is being drafted, and will be publicly available once it is finalised and introduced into the NSW Parliament. Read more.

23 November 2007 - Are you ready for schoolies?
With the onset of Schoolies Week in NSW, licensed venues need to be on alert to ensure adequate measures are in place to avoid underage drinking and anti-social behaviour in and around their venues. Read more.

7 November 2007 - Proposed NSW liquor law reforms
The Government yesterday announced wide ranging reforms to NSW liquor laws. A Liquor Bill is being drafted, and will be publicly available once it is finalised and introduced into the NSW Parliament. Read more.

3 October 2007 - Extended hotel trading - 2007 Rugby Legaue World Cup finals matches
To allow patrons to watch broadcasts, hotel trading hours are to be extended during the 2007 Rugby League World Cup finals. Read more.

26 September 2007 - Extended hotel trading - Various Sunday's 2007 and 2008
The Minister for Gaming and Racing has approved extended trading hours for hotels until midnight for various Sundays in 2007 and 2008. Read more.

28 August 2007 - Preventing the spread of equine influenza
Important notice to racing industry participants. Read more.

27 July 2007 - Extended hotel trading - Asian Cup Football
The Minister for Gaming and Racing has approved extended trading hours for hotels until midnight on Sunday 29 July 2007, the night of the Asian Cup Football final. Read more.

14 June 2007 - Statutory review of the Gaming Machines Act 2001
The Gaming Machines Act 2001 requires a review of the policy objectives of the Act and the terms of the Act after five years. A report on the outcome of the review is to be tabled in Parliament prior to 19 December 2007. Read more.