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.
We congratulate Greg and Marc of BFP Ballina Trading Pty Ltd on the recent acquisition of the Australian Hotel at Ballina. Greg and Marc approached our office to act on the purchase of the Hotel as well as completing the due diligence work on the acquisition and the transfer of the hotel licence at settlement.
We are pleased to have assisted the JD Property Group Limited in meeting their licensing goals for a new development at 139 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. The Bar Heather on-premises licence (that is endorsed with a primary service authorisation) will form part of the new and exciting food and drink precinct in this location.
We are pleased to have assisted Grosvenor Place Pty Ltd in their recent licensing work. First, we acted for the landlord in obtaining a liquor licence that was tailored to suit their proposed business model. Secondly, when a tenant was found we then arranged to transfer the licence to the tenant and change the trading name on the licence.
We are pleased to have assisted the JD Property Group Limited in meeting their licensing goals for a new development at 139 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. The on-premises (restaurant) licence for Light Years was recently approved by the NSW Liquor and Gaming, forming part of the new and exciting food and drink precinct.
The team at BSV are pleased to have assisted the Endeavour Group Limited meeting their overall objectives for their packaged liquor licence at their Dan Murphy’s Eastwood store. The work our office successfully completed included the reduction in the approved licensed area at the Eastwood trading location, before arranging for the Licence to be removed elsewhere.
We are pleased to have assisted the Endeavour Group on the recent approval of their change licence condition application for their Dan Murphy’s Mosman store. The practical effect of the approval of this Application is the Dan’s store can trade later into the evening (to 9.00pm on Monday to Saturday and to 8.00pm on Sunday).
Curly Lewis Brewing Co has recently received approval of an application for changes to their drink on premises authorisation and approved licence to now include their outdoor dining area. BSV has assisted in obtaining this approval that enhances the business’ trading capability with a tailored licence authorisation to fit their service capability and operational goals.
Ribs & Burgers Gregory Hills recently received approval of their primary service authorisation (PSA) application. The PSA allows alcohol to be sold with, or ancillary to, another product or service. In this case with an existing on premises (restaurant) licence, alcohol is permitted to be sold or supplied to a customer alongside a genuine meal.
We congratulate Pixie Food & Wine Byron Bay for the recent approval of their on-premise (restaurant) licence. The licence allows the sale and supply of liquor to customers for consumption on the premises alongside a meal. The approval provides another enjoyable dining option for Byron Bay and surrounds as it opens within the highly anticipated ‘Jonson Lane’ development in mid-2022.
