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.
Great news! Glorietta have obtained a Primary Service Authorisation (PSA) and a catering service business activity for their existing On-premises Restaurant Licence in North Sydney. These additions to their Licence will permit Glorietta to meet the needs of their clientele more effectively just in time for the festive season!
Back Schwartz Vaughan is proud to announce the application relating to the Marsden Hotel, Burwood for an On-Premises licence with Accommodation, Catering Service and Restaurant activities has been approved by Liquor and Gaming NSW. The Licence allows the Marsden Hotel to serve its customers alcoholic refreshments in numerous settings throughout the hotel’s rooms, restaurant and rooftop bar facilities.
Congratulations to Woolworths on the successful determination of their application to remove their Packaged Liquor Licence (PLL) from Quakers Hill to the Eastern Creek Business Hub Retail Centre, where there is proposed to be a new Woolworths Supermarket together with a BWS – Beer Wine Spirits store.
We congratulate the team at Catering Project on their successful application for a Packaged Liquor Licence (delivery only) which was recently approved by the NSW Liquor and Gaming. This new licence will permit Catering Project to deliver packaged liquor in addition to their extensive range of catering products.
A NSW packaged liquor licence allows the sale of packaged liquor to the public. Unlike a licensed hotel or restaurant, where the customer might consume alcohol at the venue, when exercising a packaged liquor licence the alcohol sold to the customer is consumed away from the licensed premises (except in circumstances where a small amount is allowed to be tasted at the licensed premises).
Many successful restaurateurs consider whether they should operate a BYO restaurant (where customers can bring and consume alcohol that they have purchased elsewhere) compared with operating a licensed restaurant (where customers have the convenience of purchasing and consuming liquor at the venue with their meal). In the paragraphs that follow we offer some useful information to assist in the decision-making process.
Regarded by ‘Urban List’ as one of Sydney’s best Ramen Noodle restaurants (see https://www.theurbanlist.com/sydney/a-list/best-ramen-sydney), the new Hakata-Maru Ramen in Haymarket can now serve its clientele alcoholic refreshments in accordance with its recently granted On-premises Licence.
Having served the Grafton community for just under a century, the heritage-listed ‘Saraton Theatre’ is now in possession of an On-premises liquor licence which will allow them to serve their patrons alcoholic refreshments in conjunction with the entertainment already provided. The Saraton Theatre has been family owned and operated by the Notaras family since its establishment in 1926 and was recently restored to its original 1920s aesthetic.
