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.
The experienced team at Back Schwartz Vaughan is proud to announce the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority’s decision to grant the application of Three Blue Ducks, Rosebery to change its liquor licence conditions and approved business activities. Already well regarded as one of Sydney’s most versatile venues with an atmosphere to suit all occasions, the now approved changes will allow Three Blue Ducks to better cater to on-site occasions, functions and events.
Back Schwartz Vaughan is pleased to announce the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority’s decision to grant a Primary Service Authorisation to one of Sydney’s leading dining venues, the Waterfront Grill in Darling Harbour. Having only previously held a Restaurant Licence, this Primary Service Authorisation, obtained by Back Schwartz Vaughan on behalf of Waterfront Grill, will now permit Waterfront Grill to provide its customers with alcoholic refreshments without the previous requirement of these refreshments being served ancillary to a meal.
The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority has officially granted Yayoi, located on Level 3 of Market City in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown, a Restaurant Licence. Back Schwartz Vaughan was pleased to assist Yayoi in opening their fourth restaurant in Sydney first with an initial Interim Restaurant Authorisation, and now a fully-fledged Restaurant Licence.
Back Schwartz Vaughan is pleased to announce that the Meat and Wine Co Parramatta has received a Restaurant Licence and Primary Service Authorisation from the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority. Located in heart of Parramatta, the Meriton Suites Building on Church Street, The Meat and Wine Co has expanded its ever-growing catalogue of refined casual dining restaurants back into Sydney’s West after a brief hiatus.
The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority has recently granted a Restaurant Licence to Barrio in Byron Bay’s newly developed Habitat community. Barrio is the brain-child of Tristan and Kassia Grier (Harvest and Sparrow Coffee) who have teamed up with Dan Wyllie (Flinders Lane and Saxon + Parole) and Argentinian chef Francisco Smoje (Francisco’s Table).
Butcher and Farmer is all about simple, honest and above all else delicious food. Back Schwartz Vaughan was delighted to assist Butcher and the Farmer in receiving a Primary Service Authorisation from the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority which allows chefs Will and Steve to present to their guests a wide range of beers, wines and spirits.
Back Schwartz Vaughan was pleased to assist So Asian Diner in acquiring a new On-Premises (Restaurant) Licence from the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority. A wide range of local and imported alcoholic beverages alongside a delicious and authentic menu based on a modern, approachable and inspired Cantonese cuisine is available now at So Asian Diner.
The NSW Government has introduced the most significant changes to gambling regulation in NSW for more than a decade. The changes follow extensive community and industry consultation. For the most part the changes address issues in relation with gambling harm mostly by providing more regulation and oversight for areas considered to have an elevated risk.
The Bavarian Bier Café Miranda with its popular rooftop bar has become a favourite with Shire locals. Adding to its offerings of a great selection of beers and German inspired food, Bavarian Bier Café Miranda has now had approved a change business type application to allow it to serve its famous beers to patrons attending functions and events at the Restaurant
Dainty Sichuan Noodle Express is a restaurant brand synonymous in Melbourne with mouth-watering Chinese food. Luckily for Sydney, their owners spotted a Sichuan shaped gap in our Chinese restaurant market and have opened shop in World Square, a growing food hub at the southern end of the Sydney CBD and on the edge of Chinatown.
Fujisaki, a Peruvian-Japanese Restaurant set in Sydney’s newly established food precinct at Barangaroo, worked with BSV and was recently granted an on-premises liquor licence by Liquor & Gaming NSW. This is Lotus Group’s newest undertaking set in a beautiful new space with the harbour visible through its large glass frontage.
