liquor + gaming News archive

22 February 2012 -

'Three Strikes' scheme now in force, Biennial liquor return due 31 March, ClubGRANTS Guidelines, New Dubbo address for OLGR, Additions to prohibited features register, Self-exclusion agreement now in community languages, Business system changes in OLGR, Extended hotel trading hours - various days in 2012, Annual reports online, Steps to Success workshops; Frequently asked questions.

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12 December 2011 -

'Three Strikes' scheme to start in the New Year, Violent venues hit record low, Christmas / New Year venue trading hours, Green light for club viability reforms, Honorary entry for defence force personnel to clubs, New laws for gift sales with alcohol, Booze buckets a bad idea; Accord News; Frequently asked questions.

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28 October 2011 -

Final 'Three Strikes' policy released, Clubs industry viability reforms, Photo competancy card news, Plan now for a safer schoolies week; Accord News: Being street smart - creating safer footpaths, Liquor accords put a stop sign on secondary supply; Gaming news: Check for approved software on gaming machines; Frequently asked questions.

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17 August 2011 -

Photo Competency Card, 'Three strikes' update, Check your licence conditions online, Extension of liquor licence freeze, Don't let your end of season celebrations become a hangover, Liquor accords – Steps to success, Small Business Month September 2011, New ClubGRANTS scheme, Changes to club gaming machine tax, Frequently asked questions.

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26 June 2011 -

Extended Hotel Trading Hours - Various Days In 2011, Latest list of violent venues released, Responsible Gambling Awareness Week – Thank you, Workshops coming to location near you, Appointing managers under corporate licence, Drink safety stewards hit Newcastle, R U Over It? Show us your brand and win! No chip chopping allowed.

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26 April 2011 -

Our new Minister and new department, free RSA workshops in May, new measures to target alcohol hot spots, shutdown period for gaming machines, something to call your own, five Central Coast accords promote patron responsibility. Read more.

3 March 2011 -

Liquor licence returns, Registered clubs - make sure this notice displayed by 31 March 2011, Know When to Say When campaign underway, More resources for accords. Read more.

22 December 2010 - What liquor sign do I need?, December 2010 restricted venues list, Police use YouTube to issue warning to patrons, Locals within 5km can't be admitted as temporary club members, Christmas closedown, Patron education posters, More resources for accords Read more.

23 Sep 2009 - Permitting intoxication can be costly
Most licensees in the Yass and Queanbeyan areas appear to be meeting their legal and licence obligations, and actively supporting safe and responsible venues. Read more.

We have made major changes to club and hotel self audit checklists so that they are easier to use - with the focus on what venue operators must review to meet their core legal obligations. Read more.

20 April 2009 - Have your say! Comment on conduct of lotteries
The gaming industry, community and interested parties are invited to comment on a consultation paper about the responsible and orderly operation of lottery games in NSW. Read more.

1 April 2009 - 2009 Easter trading hours and more
A fact sheet on the trading hours for licensed premises over the 2009 Easter period (Thursday 9 April to Monday 13 April) is available from our website. Read more.

19 March 2009 - Short term closure – have your say!
An important reminder that stakeholders must be notified twice as part of the liquor licence application process if a CIS (community impact statement) is required. Read more.

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.

24 February 2009 - Social profile reports, new liquor accord resources, and online alcohol sales
To meet the requirements of the new liquor laws, a series of social profile reports have been prepared that provide a snapshot of general alcohol-related issues for each local government area (LGA) within NSW. Read more.

2 February 2009 - Gaming machines changes
From the 31 January 2009, people who work as gaming machine advisers will no longer need to hold a licence. 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.

19 December 2008 - Xmas/new year trading hours 08/09

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 2008-09
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 - Ask our experts at the Australasian Gaming Expo 2008!
The Australasian Gaming Expo 2008 is on again at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on 24-26 August. 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 - Watch out for rogues! Plus two-up and Anzac day info
Gaming venues should be on the look-out for illegitimate winners – rogue people who claim winnings and are paid at the Centralised Cash Control Equipment (CCCE) terminals. 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 - 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 - 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.

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