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.
BSV congratulate Qantas Epiqure on their successful move in Mascot. The team at BSV cut the “red tape” and costs associated with removal applications, and arranged for the application to be approved through what is commonly known as a double change of boundaries application, effectively moving the licence from one building to another in Mascot.
Back Schwartz Vaughan congratulates the Coastal Brewing Company Pty Ltd on the successful determination of their Applications. The Liquor and Gaming recently granted two Applications for 3 Dalman Street, Forster. First, it approved of a change of boundaries applications and secondly, it approved of a change licence condition application.
On 29 May 2020 the Government introduced the Liquor Amendment (COVID-19 Licence Endorsements and Temporary Freezes) Regulation 2020 (the Amending Regulation).
The Amending Regulation provides that RSA and RCG competencies that expire between 1 March 2020 and 29 June 2021 are taken not to expire and to continue in force until 30 June 2021.
HospoMarket has joined forces with over 10 different local restaurants, to create a much needed and innovative community based e-commerce network of hospitality businesses where you can order a variety of different cuisines and alcoholic beverages from the one platform for delivery in the North Shore area
IMAX Theatre Sydney is currently working to re-open the world’s biggest screen with the latest technology later this year. Back Schwartz Vaughan is happy to have assisted the Imax team to amend the boundaries and conditions on their liquor licence ahead of their much-anticipated re-opening in the state of the art Ribbon building.
BSV is happy to have once again assisted Baccomatto Osteria, Randwick in changing the boundaries of their existing licensed restaurant. As a result, their licence now permits consumers to not only dine within the premises, but also enjoy their full drinks menu as part of an additional outdoor dining experience.
