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.
Annual Licence Fees
Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the liquor and hospitality industry, the NSW Government has announced that it will waive most annual licence fees for the 2020-2021 fee period.
The base fee and trading hours risk loading fee that normally applies to liquor licences will be waived. However, the compliance risk loadings that might also apply to a liquor licence will remain, but those fees will be deferred and included in the 2021-2022 fee period.
BSV is pleased to have assisted the team at Cali Press to obtain an on-premises (restaurant) liquor licence for their new location at Newmarket Randwick. The licence means that Cali Press can now serve wine and cocktails alongside its offering of healthy wholefood meals, smoothies and juices to diners in Randwick.
This statement sets out the enforcement approach that Liquor & Gaming NSW will take to compliance with certain specified requirements as set out under the Liquor Act 2007, the Gaming Machines Act 2001, Liquor Regulation 2018 and Gaming Machines Regulation 2019 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This includes where a licensed premises, such as a restaurant, café or small bar, does not have authorisation for the sale or supply of liquor for consumption away from the premises, but wishes to provide take-away or home delivery services.
After closing the doors of its Surry Hills premises in late 2019, Baccomatto Osteria has moved to Randwick’s ‘Newmarket’ precinct and is open for business. Back Schwartz Vaughan assisted the Baccomatto Osteria team in obtaining an On-Premises (Restaurant) Licence which will permit the venue to serve clientele with a wide selection of beverages to compliment any of their Italian inspired cuisine.
Congratulations to the team at Barrio, Byron Bay on their recently approved Change boundaries of licensed premises Application. We originally assisted Barrio with obtaining a new Restaurant Licence in mid-2018 (see previous blog post https://www.bsv.com.au/latest-news/2019/2/19/barrio-byron-bay?rq=barrio) and Barrio has since cemented itself as one of Byron Bay’s must-try venues.
BSV are very pleased to have assisted Beerhaus Featuring Pirate Life Tap Room in Barangaroo on the recent approval of three new endorsements on their existing on-premises (restaurant) licence. Those endorsements were an extended trading authorisation, a primary service authorisation and a catering service business activity.
BSV are pleased to have assisted BunBar Burgers on the recent approval of a primary service authorisation (PSA). This new endorsement means you can now enjoy a beverage with or without a meal! For drinks one can expect pre-made Sofi spritzes, Young Henrys and Asahi beer on tap, Bone Dry rosé, cocktails and vegan chocolate smoothies.
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.
