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.
We are grateful to have assisted the Kogarah Town Centre on their recently approved application for an on-premises (restaurant) licence for Baithak Restaurant. The approval ensured Baithak can commence the opening process and arrange to begin trading with confidence in their swifty approved licence.
We’re pleased to have assisted Ribs and Burgers, Drummoyne, with the recent approval of their primary service authorisation (PSA) application. Their PSA now adds to the existing on-premises (restaurant) licence, and expands the business’ capability from serving alcohol ancillary to a meal to now allowing patrons to purchase alcohol on its own, without having a meal alongside it.
When merging and growing businesses, it is important to have a clear direction about how liquor licences can be successfully moved to another trading location. We are proud to have assisted our long term clients at Lion Beer, Spirits and Wine Pty Ltd (Lion) in the recent removal of three (3) existing liquor licences to a more suitable trading location in the Sydney CBD (i.e. two packaged liquor licences, and a producer wholesaler licence).
We are pleased to have assisted Emerald Downs Golf Course, Port Macquarie in receiving approvals for their on-premises (sport facility) licence (OP licence) and packaged liquor licence (PLL) which are co-located together on the premises to allow patrons to consume liquor within the clubhouse and purchase packaged liquor and consume it while playing a round of golf on the golf course.
We are pleased to have again assisted the Endeavour Group (Endeavour) on the recent approval of their packaged liquor licence for their new BWS branded bottle shop in Lidcombe. The BWS store will be adjacent to a Metro style Woolworths Supermarket and will form part of a one-stop contemporary supermarket environment incorporated into Sydney Olympic Park’s brand new Carter Street Precinct.
Our clients at Ash Hospitality have recently received approval for the removal of their on-premises (restaurant) licence from their current venue in Cromer, to an exciting new site in St Leonards. This type of licence permits the sale and supply of alcohol to patrons alongside a meal at the venue. Acclaimed as one of Australia’s finest modern Middle Eastern eateries, ‘Coya’ required the urgent removal of their existing on premises (restaurant) licence to their new premises.
The BSV team is pleased to have assisted the Ingleburn Hotel with their successful application for a Gaming Machine Threshold (GMT) Increase with the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA). In doing so, Ingleburn Hotel continues to provide the sought after entertainment facilities desired by the Hotel’s patrons.
A fast-track application process has been established by the NSW Government for existing premises.
There are now two ‘Pathways’ available for businesses to apply for a ‘temporary change of boundaries for footpaths and roads’ subject to the type of land to be used for outdoor dining and whether council approval is required.
