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To keep up to date with changes, new resources and information on liquor laws and RSA, join our free liquor eNews service and receive news directly to your email in-box.Social profile reports now available
23 February 2009To 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.
The reports will assist the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority when considering liquor licensing applications as well as stakeholders in responding to liquor licensing proposals. The reports provide information on licensed premises and related demographic, transport, police-reported crime, and health data.
The first in the series of reports are now available at OLGR > About us > Reports > Social profile reports series.
Liquor Act 2007, Director’s policy and RSA on the frontline
15 January 2009Frontline bar and security personnel can learn more about the Liquor Act 2007, the Director of Liquor and Gaming’s policy statement, and receive practical training in the responsible service of alcohol.
Find out what workshops are currently being held and how your venue or liquor accord can host a workshop.
Less red tape with community impact statements
12 December 2008OLGR has removed unnecessary cost and red tape from the community impact statement (CIS) process.
A CIS must be prepared for high impact licensing proposals, including applications for hotel and packaged liquor licences and extended trading authorisations, before they can be lodged with the Casino, Liquor & Gaming Control Authority. This allows the Authority to consider the likely impact of the proposal and gauge the level of community support for it.
Updated forms, fact sheets and the CIS reflect the regulation changes, which came into effect on 12 December.
View more information on changes to the CIS process.
Clubs must display sign from 1 January 2009
12 December 2008
The Liquor Act 2007 now requires that all registered clubs display this sign from 1 January 2009.
This sign can be purchased as a decal (for placing behind a clear surface) or plastic sign).
To purchase this sign, visit Home > Purchase our products > Signs or read our fact sheet - Registered Clubs and the liquor laws for further information.
Give us your view – ‘No proof, no purchase’
12 December 2008
Since 1 July 2008, licensed premises no longer have to display the ‘No proof, no purchase’ sign , which explains to venue patrons which forms of identification are prescribed and accepted in New South Wales.
If there is sufficient demand OLGR will produce an updated version in early 2009. The survey closed on 19 December 2008. We appreciate your feedback and comments and we will advise the results of the survey on the website shortly.
Liquor law changes now in force
8 December 2008
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:
- Special conditions were imposed on 48 high-risk licensed venues from
1 December 2008. - A six-hour continuous closure – usually from 4am to 10am - applies to new liquor licences or an extension of trading hours for an existing venue granted on or after 30 October 2008.
Changes have also been made to laws affecting alcohol-free zones and under 18s who use false identification:
- Police (or specially appointed council enforcement officers) can now seize (and dispose of) alcohol in designated alcohol-free zones without the need to issue a warning.
- Under 18s who use false identification to buy alcohol or enter licensed premises unlawfully will be required to spend an extra six months on their provisional driver licence.
Please see our Home > About us > Legislation > Amended legislation > Alcohol-related violence targeted for more details.
New primary service authorisation sign to be displayed in restaurants from 1 January 2009
1 December 2008This sign must be displayed at or near every entrance to the restaurant to alert people that a primary service authorisation applies and alcohol can be served without a meal at these premises. A primary service authorisation allows alcohol to be sold/supplied without another product or service associated with a licensed venue’s primary purpose, such as a meal.
Note: Restaurants that previously held a drink or dine authority under the old liquor laws (pre 1 July 2008) must display this sign from 1 January 2009. Restaurants that have applied for and have been granted a primary service authorisation by the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority since 1 July 2008, must also display this sign.
Media releases now available
10 November 2008Media releases issued by NSW Gaming and Racing Minister Kevin Greene as well as OLGR initiated media releases are now available on our website - Home > About us > Media releases.
eNews archives now online
10 November 2008You can now check out previous editions of liquor + gaming eNews from our website at Home > About us > Subscribe to eNews.
Decal liquor signs now available
14 October 2008
Following feedback from venues, OLGR now has mandatory liquor signs available in decal format. They have been produced for liquor signs 1-3 (the under-18 signs) and are the same size as the plastic ones (350mm x 195mm).
The liquor sign decals are $10 each and discounts apply for 10 or more signs. The signs can be purchased online via Shop NSW 
or by downloading our order form.
Ejected patrons
19 June 2008 Patrons who are ejected from licensed premises must move more than 50 metres away from the venue, and not re-enter for 24 hours (s. 77 Liquor Act 2007) or face a potential fine of $550. We encourage you to share this important information with your staff and security contractors.
View a copy of the 
new law reform memo (32kb). The ‘No Excuse’ poster is designed to inform customers about the ejected patron legislation. Download the no excuse poster.
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