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Have a say on Banned Drinkers Register

Sep 29, 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.

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Goldfields third WA region to trial Banned Drinkers Register

16 December 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.
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Availability of packaged liquor in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions

16 December 2021
Consultation period for sale of packaged liquor extended.
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State Government moves to stamp out sly grogging in the Kimberley

16 September 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.
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Shire support for Banned Drinkers Register

25 August 2021
The Shire of Broome has supported the launch of two-year alcohol restrictions, in place in Broome and Derby.
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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 and Takeaway Alcohol Management System trial to commence in the Kimberley

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.
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Banned Drinkers Register to be trialled in the Kimberley

6 January 2021

Media release

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.
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Trial of Banned Drinkers Register in the Pilbara begins today

1 December 2020

Media release

The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register trial in the Pilbara region has begun today.
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How to pay your annual liquor licence fees

23 November 2020
The department mailed out invoices for annual liquor licence fees on 17 November 2020, with payments due on or before 1 January 2021.
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Pilbara banned drinkers register trial to launch in December

24 August 2020

Media release

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.
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RGL Alert — Covid-19 responses

20 April 2020
In the interest of public health and safety, the State Government has developed measures and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New support for small businesses during liquor restrictions

27 March 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.
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Instructions to close certain places of business, worship and entertainment

23 March 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.
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Pilbara Banned Drinkers Register trial tender launched

21 February 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.
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Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2020

24 January 2020
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
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How to pay your annual liquor licence fees

12 November 2019
The department mailed out invoices for annual liquor licence fees on 12 November 2019, with payments due on or before 1 January 2020.

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