The process

An interview with the Licensing Inspector is required prior to payment of fees, outlining qualifications needed and suitability of applicant.

How long will it take?

A new liquor licence (On/Off/Club) will take a minimum of 20 days to process and issue.  If granted, the licence certificate is then made up according to the layout prescribed in the Regulations, including the following sections:

AUTHORISATIONS

Authorisations is the "what" and "who to" of the licence.  It will say something like: "John Brown is authorised to sell and supply liquor to any persons on the premise known as "John's Place" situated at 2 Smith Street."

Clubs are only authorised to sell to:

• Club members
• Their accompanied guests
• Members of affiliated clubs with reciprocal visiting rights

CONDITIONS

Conditions are the "how" this may be allowed to occur - the limitations on the sale.  These will differ to some degree depending on the licence type and the considered risk of excessive consumption or adverse effect upon the general public.  For instance, a nightclub would tend to have stricter conditions than a family restaurant.

Conditions are likely to include the following:

• Provision of food *
• Provision of low and non-alcoholic drinks
• Provision of transport options *
• Hours of opening and restricted days
• Designation of areas
• Strategy to prevent sales to prohibited persons
• Requirement for a Host Responsibility Policy *
• Signage

*except Off licences

Clubs will also have extra conditions:

• Appointing a secretary
• Notifying the DLA if the secretary changes
• Proceeds from the sale of alcohol goes to the club