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Industry Alert - Update to Guideline 16

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.

Industry Alert - Update to Guideline 16
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What the NSW Government’s New Vibrancy Reforms ...

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.

What the NSW Government’s New Vibrancy Reforms Mean for Your Business
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Industry Alert: Outdoor Dining

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.

Industry Alert: Outdoor Dining
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NSW Government and the Gaming Industry

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.

NSW Government and the Gaming Industry
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Social Impact Assessments

Most businesses in NSW must obtain a planning approval, from their local consent authority, that permits them to trade in the way they wish. This approval is required to be provided to the NSW Liquor and Gaming when applying for their liquor licence.

Social Impact Assessments

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BWS - Beer Wine Spirits Dee Why

BWS - Beer Wine Spirits Dee Why

Back Schwartz Vaughan is pleased to have worked once again with the Endeavour Drinks Group (EDG) and the Woolworths Group Limited (WGL), this time in relation to the removal of their existing packaged liquor licence (PLL) in Dee Why to the new Meriton (Lighthouse) Dee Why Town Centre development. As part of the removal application BSV also successfully obtained an extended trading authorisation to allow the PLL to be exercised from 8.00am on Sunday.

Maybe Sammy, The Rocks

Maybe Sammy, The Rocks

The team at Back Schwartz Vaughan Lawyers are pleased to announce the much-anticipated cocktail bar Maybe Sammy have successfully acquired their small bar licence. Behind the new 1950’s Vegas glamour inspired cocktail bar are Stefano Catino and Vince Lombardo, owners of award-winning pizza joint ‘Maybe Frank’.