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The new liquor laws have arrived in NSW - the Liquor Act 2007 and the Liquor Regulation 2008. These laws recognise the importance of minimising alcohol-related harm, and the social and cultural role played by responsible alcohol use.
As part of these laws, all those involved in the liquor industry should:
- regulate and control the sale, supply and consumption of liquor in a way that is consistent with the expectations, needs and aspirations of the community;
- facilitate the balanced development, in the public interest, of the liquor industry through a flexible and practical system of regulation with minimal formality and technicality; and
- contribute to the responsible development of related industries such as the live music, entertainment, tourism and hospitality industries.
What’s new?
The Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority (CLGCA) is the new independent body responsible for determining liquor and gaming licence applications, alterations to licence such as extensions of trading hours, and disciplinary matters.
Anyone can make submissions to the Authority. In disciplinary matters, the Authority will be responsible for imposing penalties and suspending or cancelling licences. Reviews of any of the Authority’s disciplinary decisions will be determined by the Administrative Decisions Tribunal.
The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing serves the NSW government and community by regulating the liquor, gaming, racing and charity sectors.
We are a part of the Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation.