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 are pleased to have assisted the team at Morena Restaurant Sydney, with the requisite approvals to open their new restaurant in Martin Place. BSV’s licensing team have secured an on-premises (restaurant and caterers service) licence endorsed with a primary service authorisation (PSA) for the budding venue, which is an increasingly common licence solution sought by many dining venues for its substantial and broad permissions.
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.
BSV again acted for its long standing client under the hospitality umbrella of the Seagrass Group .Following the earlier approval of their interim restaurant authorisation (IRA), the Meat & Wine Co’s new restaurant in Bligh Street, Sydney obtained approval of an on-premises (restaurant) licence. This now makes permanent the capabilities given under the IRA and permits the restaurant to the sell and supply liquor ancillary to the provision of a genuine meal.
The BSV team are pleased to have assisted Boomm with the successful grant of a limited packaged liquor licence to operate their online delivery service in NSW. The approval creates an exciting new opportunity for Boom to expand its service from Tasmania and Victoria to NSW. The licence is limited by means of taking orders via the Internet, phone, mail or other electronic means and allows same-day deliveries of liquor in sealed containers.
We are pleased to have continued our strong relationship with our clients at Endeavour Group Limited in delivering the successful approval of a new BWS branded bottleshop at Forbes. The new site on Camp Street will include an associated drive-up/drive-through facility in line with contemporary customer expectations of regional bottle shops, and will be conveniently located in the heart of town just across the picturesque Lachlan River. In addition to providing a wide selection of competitively priced liquor products, BWS Forbes will ensure 7 new jobs for the local community and create another element of choice and convenience for customers around Forbes.
BSV are pleased with the outcome of the packaged liquor licence (PLL) application for our clients at Asiana Liquor, Chatswood. Beginning the process in late August 2023, the licensing team at BSV were able to prepare a complex Category B Community Impact Statement (CIS), lodge the application and receive approval alongside written statement of reasons from the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) all within 6 months.
We are delighted to have worked with Chuck & Son’s Brewing Co to deliver approval of their producer/wholesaler licence application endorsed with a drink on-premises authorisation. The emergent brewer will deliver an exceptional craft brewery offering to individual and commercial customers. With a planned launch for mid-2024 the business’ tap-room site at St Peters will offer a unique and premium offering that caters to both lovers and experts of craft beer and is designed to host live bands, events, tours and tastings to create an immersive retail experience right in the heart of their brewery set-up.
BSV are very pleased to have assisted VenuesLive NSW with their successful change of conditions applications for their on-premises licences for Commbank Stadium and Accor Stadium. In this case, both Stadiums had conditions that applied for a 12-month trial period, and at the end of that period they sought the ease of restrictions to be made permanent.
BSV again congratulates Hurricane’s Grill, Castle Hill, on the recent approval of their primary service authorisation (PSA) to be endorsed on the existing on-premises (restaurant) licence for their Castle Hill restaurant. BSV’s licensing team had previously ensured the approval of the on-premises (restaurant) licence last year, and was able to promptly arrange the PSA’s approval by NSW Liquor & Gaming in time for the business to make the most of its new liquor licensing capabilities early in the new year.
BSV is pleased to have assisted the Meat & Wine Co with their interim restaurant authorisation (IRA) for their new restaurant in Bligh Street, Sydney. An IRA permits the sale and supply of liquor to patrons on the premises until the application for an on-premises (restaurant) licence is determined by NSW Liquor & Gaming.
BSV’s licensing team are pleased to have acted for Daiwa Food Corporation (Syd) Pty Ltd on their successful application for a producer/wholesaler (wholesale only) licence at their Alexandria warehouse. This licensing option has increased in popularity. It allows flexible wholesale trade, such as liquor sales via e-commerce, and is suitable for businesses operating out of office suites, warehouse venues or even home businesses.
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.
BSV’s licensing team is pleased to have assisted Hurricane’s Grill, Castle Hill, on the recent approval of their on premises (restaurant) licence application. Hurricane’s Grill operates numerous steak and rib focused restaurants across Sydney and interstate, and their on-premises (restaurant) licence approval ensures their new Castle Hill premises may operate in line with the rest of their venues.
We are pleased to have assisted Urban Kitchen Green Square on the recent approval of their on-premises (restaurant) licence, which now permits the restaurant to supply and sell alcohol for consumption served with a meal. On-premises licences are increasingly fundamental to operating successful and popular restaurants in NSW as customer demand drives the need for alcoholic offerings alongside meals.
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.
The licensing staff at BSV congratulate the team at Bankstown Fine Wine and Liquors on the recent approval of their packaged liquor licence (PLL) to operate within Bankstown’s new Spring Square development. Developed by Poly Australia, the Spring Square precinct is set to be a 14-storey mixed use development comprising residential apartments, retail tenancies, a health services facility and a child-care centre, with four other surrounding 11 storey residential towers.
The team at Back Schwartz Vaughan have successfully assisted the freehold owner [and the future tenant] revive a historic Sydney pub site in Alexandria. The site has a long history of use as a hotel. It was previously known as the Balaclava Hotel and later the Buckland Hotel and finally Fratelli Fresh, before the Licence lapsed.
