WEDNESDAY, 4 MARCH 2015 2.00PM TO 5.15PM
The past year has seen significant and dramatic changes to regulations, licensing issues and enforcement practices in liquor and gaming. This seminar’s panel of experts, including
Earlier this year, the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (the Authority) updated Guideline 16, which governs the way in which it assesses applications that increase access to post-midnight gaming. The Guideline formerly applied to any application that, if approved, would result in increased availability of gaming machines after 12 midnight at a venue located in a Band 3 SA2, or after 2am at any venue. Now, it applies to any application that, if approved, would result in increased availability of EGMs after 12 midnight at any venue.
The Vibrancy Reform package passed by NSW Parliament in December 2023 include diverse changes applicable to many types of licensed businesses, with many gradually coming into effect throughout 2024. Licenced businesses can expect these changes to wholistically deliver a more favourable regulatory environment which creates greater operational certainty, particularly for those providing live music or special events.
The temporary provisions introduced during COVID-19 regarding approval for outdoor dining have been made permanent under the State Government’s recent Vibrancy Reform package. This means that the previously approved area will continue to be licensed while the land use remains an exempt development. However, businesses should note that any changes to the outdoor dining area require a new application to be lodged with Liquor & Gaming NSW.
In a move aimed at addressing gambling harm and preventing money laundering, the New South Wales (NSW) Government has implemented a series of reforms to the gaming sector.
Congratulations to Paul Capper on the grant of a new Hotel Licence at Westfield Miranda in its new and expanding dining precinct. Beyond the Label will sell premium and boutique wines and feature state of the art wine dispensing machines using smartcard technology. Customers can select and taste a variety of unique wines, but unlike a traditional bottle shop, customers can enjoy a full glass of wine with or without a meal and also purchase wine for take-away purposes. Paul looks forward to running tastings, events and educational classes. This is an exciting new way of sampling at reasonable prices often hard to get and sometimes expensive wine by the glass! We wish Paul all the best with his new venture.
We wish the team at the new BWS Wellard store in Western Australia all the best with their opening this month. BSV prepared the required public interest assessment lodged with the W.A. Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor to obtain its liquor store licence. The BWS Wellard store is the first WA BWS store to open alongside a new Woolworths Supermarket on the same day!
BSV congratulates Roll’d Surry Hills on the grant of its first on-premises licence in NSW. The Surry Hills restaurant is located at 116 Devonshire Street. The Surry Hills restaurant, along with its Crows Nest Restaurant at 77 Willoughby Road Crows Nest, represent the opening of its chain of restaurants across the Metropolitan Sydney area. We wish Quintin and his team all the success in its venture into NSW.
We are pleased to announce that the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority has approved of the Application by Woolworths Limited for a new Dan Murphy’s store at Narellan. Dan Murphy's is the destination for the widest range of liquor at Australia's best prices. Each store carries over 3,500 products including hundreds of spirits and beers, thousands of wines as well as over 5000 products available online. It employs experienced product experts and knowledgeable team members that help create a memorable shopping experience. BSV are proud to have assisted Woolworths in the successful determination of this Application.
Back Schwartz Vaughan has successfully obtained an extended trading authorisation for the MJ Finnegans Hotel at Newcastle. Congratulations to both Paul and Lisa on the success of the application. To find out what is on at the Hotel please visit http://www.finneganshotel.com.au/articles/Now_What_s_On/2.
The NSW Government has announced details of the new periodic risk-based liquor licence fees payable by each licensee. The model comprises a base fee plus risk-based loadings, with the scheme commencing 1 July 2014. Licensees can lower the amount payable by maintaining a safe, low risk operation. To see how this impacts on your business please see the calculator at: http://www.olgr.nsw.gov.au/risk_based_licence_fee_calculator.asp
Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island is the new home for Sydney's major trade and consumer exhibitions during the development of the world class Sydney international convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct at Darling Harbour. We are pleased to announce that we assisted AEG Ogden in the successful grant of an on-premises licence for the Glebe Island Exhibition Centre. Please visit www.sydneyexhibitioncentre.com.au for further details.
Congratulations to the Darlin Group on the grant of their limited packaged liquor licence. Customers can order quality food from Sgt Sam’s and have it delivered to their homes along with their packaged liquor requirements. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/SGTSAMS for further details.
Congratulations to Maurice and Rachel on the recent opening of their new licensed restaurant in Hall Street (the Adina Hotel complex) at Bondi Beach. It has already received great reviews for its authentic Italian cuisine; modern yet relaxed design and great atmosphere. Another quality dining experience in this wonderful location.