From 1 July 2021 licensee training must be completed for club secretaries and most licensees and approved managers prior to the granting of a new liquor licence.
From 25 July 2021 licensee training must be completed for club secretaries and most licensees and approved managers prior to the lodgement of a new liquor licence application.
However, the position has not changed for a transfer of liquor licence Application. If you apply for a liquor licence transfer you need to complete Licensee training and/or Advanced Licensee training (as the case may be) within 60 days from receiving provisional approval.
For individuals who seek to be appointed the approved manager of a licensed premises (or for a club secretary), if you apply to be appointed as an approved manager (or a club secretary), then you must complete Licensee training and/or Advanced Licensee training (as the case may be) within 60 days of the application being lodged.
Further details of the above can be found at https://www.liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/covid-19-coronavirus-faqs-for-the-liquor-and-gaming-industries
The BSV team are experienced in all aspects of liquor licensing. If you wish to discuss your matter with us then please do not hesitate to contact us on (02) 8383 3777.