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Have a say on Banned Drinkers Register
29 Sep 2022
A consultation on options to strengthen the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) has been launched after an independent evaluation of the scheme’s trial in the Pilbara.
New legislation aims to provide safer entertainment precincts
28 Sep 2022
Proposed new legislation will exclude convicted offenders and perpetrators of antisocial behaviour in designated Protected Entertainment Precincts from entering those areas.
Extra cheers for FIFA World Cup fans
23 Sep 2022
Western Australia’s hospitality and bar scene will receive a major boost thanks to the State Government’s one-off extended trading permits policy for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup football (soccer) games.
Inquiries into Kimberley and Pilbara packaged liquor availability
3 Aug 2022
Deadline for industry submissions extended until 1 September 2022.
Open for business
4 Jul 2022
Activating Alfresco aids COVID recovery.
Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register trial officially starts
9 Mar 2022
The Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) trial is now in full effect, meaning all customers require approved photo identification to buy takeaway alcohol.
Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package
24 Feb 2022
The State Government has announced almost $67 million for a new COVID-19 Business Assistance Package for businesses adversely affected by increasing cases and the necessary implementation of Level 1 public health and social measures.
New regulations to tighten alcohol home deliveries
22 Feb 2022
The State Government has introduced new regulations to strengthen requirements around the home delivery of liquor to help minimise alcohol-related harm.
Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2021
17 Dec 2021
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
Goldfields third WA region to trial Banned Drinkers Register
16 Dec 2021
The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register will begin rolling out across the northern Goldfields this week, following trials in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions.
Availability of packaged liquor in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions
16 Dec 2021
Consultation period for sale of packaged liquor extended.
State Government moves to stamp out sly grogging in the Kimberley
16 Sep 2021
WA Police will have the discretion to seize and dispose of illegal alcohol on the spot under new regulations to stamp out sly grogging in regional and remote communities.
Shire support for Banned Drinkers Register
25 Aug 2021
The Shire of Broome has supported the launch of two-year alcohol restrictions, in place in Broome and Derby.
Restrictions on the sale of packaged liquor due to COVID-19 — Kimberley region
11 May 2021
The Director of Liquor Licensing has reviewed the previous restrictions on liquor purchases in the Kimberley put in place to support measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Banned Drinkers Register technology rolls out in the Kimberley
1 May 2021
Following a successful rollout to its trial in the Pilbara, the Banned Drinkers Register will begin rolling out across the Kimberley this week.
Banned Drinkers Register to be trialled in the Kimberley
6 Jan 2021
The Kimberley is the next Western Australian region set to benefit from the State Government's trial of a nearly $1 million Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) expected to start this May.
Trial of Banned Drinkers Register in the Pilbara begins today
1 Dec 2020
The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register trial in the Pilbara region has begun today.
How to pay your annual liquor licence fees
23 Nov 2020
The department mailed out invoices for annual liquor licence fees on 17 November 2020, with payments due on or before 1 January 2021.
Pilbara banned drinkers register trial to launch in December
24 Aug 2020
The State Government's trial of a banned drinkers register (BDR) in the Pilbara region will launch on December 1 following the appointment of a Western Australian company to deliver the program.
RGL Alert — Covid-19 responses
20 Apr 2020
In the interest of public health and safety, the State Government has developed measures and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New support for small businesses during liquor restrictions
27 Mar 2020
Six-month occasional liquor licenses to allow for sale of liquor with takeaway meals. Liquor restrictions adjusted for cellar door sales. Hotline and email set up for licensees with queries about packaged liquor.
Instructions to close certain places of business, worship and entertainment
23 Mar 2020
Departmental Circular 4 2020
Under the Emergency Management Act 2005, the Commissioner of Police and State Emergency Coordinator, Chris Dawson, has issued directions regarding the closure of various establishments to the public in WA to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Pilbara Banned Drinkers Register trial tender launched
21 Feb 2020
The State Government is progressing the implementation of a trial of a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the Pilbara, with the release today of a tender request outlining the requirements of the system.
Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2020
24 Jan 2020
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
How to pay your annual liquor licence fees
12 Nov 2019
The department mailed out invoices for annual liquor licence fees on 12 November 2019, with payments due on or before 1 January 2020.
New provisions relating to packaged liquor outlets
1 Nov 2019
Concern regarding the impact of the proliferation of large packaged liquor outlets on the community has resulted in new legislative provisions that allow regulations to be prescribed setting out criteria that apply to applications for large packaged liquor outlets.
Minimising harm key driver for latest Pilbara wide liquor restrictions
15 Jan 2019
A number of restrictions to further minimise alcohol related harm in the Pilbara region will come into effect from 31 March 2019 following a decision by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
Cheers to WA
16 Oct 2018
New liquor licensing laws come into effect this weekend (August 18 to 19), creating a more relaxed and tourism friendly hospitality industry for all Western Australians to enjoy.
Changes to the Liquor Control Regulations 1989
11 Jan 2017
A new category of special facility licence allows for the online sale of WA produced wine.
Liquor restrictions
23 Jul 2014
Mechanisms available to address harm caused due to the use of liquor are provided under sections 64 and 175(1a) of the Liquor Control Act 1988.
Section 64 “Show Cause” in relation to alcohol-related harm in the Pilbara
31 May 2012
Following consideration of the WA Police and the West Pilbara Alcohol Management Group jointly prepared report regarding the evidence and extent of alcohol-related harm.
Section 64 “Show Cause” in relation to alcohol-related harm in the Kalgoorlie/Boulder area
31 May 2012
The WA Police have written to the Director of Liquor Licensing and have prepared a report regarding the evidence and extent of alcohol-related harm being experienced by people in the communities of Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Coolgardie and Kambalda.
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