New provisions relating to packaged liquor restrictions has come into
force since 17 October 2019 (Phase 3 of the amendments to the Liquor
Control Act 1988, s.36B), which precludes the licensing authority from
determining an application if:
- existing packaged liquor premises are situated less than 5km (shortest route per road) from the proposed premises.
- 5km for packaged liquor premises in the metropolitan region;
- 12km for all other packaged liquor premises; and
- the
area of the retail section of the proposed premises (defined by
reference to the actual area where liquor will be displayed for sale)
exceeds 400m2.
This applies to grant, removal and alteration/redefinition applications in respect of the following licence types:
- hotel licence (not hotel restricted);
- tavern licence;
- liquor store licence; and
- special facility licence of a prescribed type.