Purpose
This factsheet summarises the requirements in the Liquor Control Act 1988 (LC Act) for websites used to advertise and promote some types of licensed businesses.1
This legislative requirement applies to the holders of hotel/tavern licences, liquor store licences, producer and wholesaler licences and special facility licences that allow the sale or supply of packaged liquor.2
If an internet website is maintained by or on behalf of a licensee, the information which must be on the website’s home page includes the:3
- licence number
- class of licence
- name of the licensee
- address of and telephone number for the licensed premises
- following notice:
Warning
Under the Liquor Control Act 1988, it is an offence:
- to sell or supply liquor to a person under the age of 18 years on licensed or regulated premises; or
- for a person under the age of 18 years to purchase, or attempt to purchase, liquor on licensed or regulated premises.
A penalty of $5000 applies if licensees fail to include this information on their website.4
Additional guidance
Further information on licence requirements is available, or
contact 61 8 6551 4888.
Disclaimer
The factsheet on this subject is general information and is not professional advice or a legal opinion. The information is provided on the understanding that any person reading it must take responsibility for assessing its relevance and accuracy.
Notes
- LC Act s113A provides that the websites of some licensees must display prescribed information
- The Liquor Control Regulations 1989 (LC Regs) r18EA only places this requirement on some licence types
- LC Regs r18EA(3) specifies that the information must be on the home page or front page of the internet website
- LC Act s167 enables the issuance of penalties for non-compliance.