Liquor accords share insights to create safer communities
Industry alert on undesirable ready-to-drink products
Annual Liquor Licence Fees Overdue
NICC Chief wins international gaming award
New research on the association between liquor outlet density and assaults
ILGA launches new website
More vibrancy reforms commence on 1 July 2024
Gaming reforms commence on 1 July 2024
Creating safer and more vibrant communities was top of the agenda at the annual NSW Liquor Accords Forum in Newcastle. Hospitality and Racing Deputy Secretary Tarek Barakat emphasised the forum's goal to support the hospitality industry in creating safer venues. Delegates enjoyed the opportunity to connect with their peers from across the state and gain insights from speakers and panel discussions, as well as presentations from liquor accord representatives on the initiatives they have implemented locally.
Read more about the forum.
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) considers certain alcoholic versions of soft-drinks and liquor products which reference confectionary and dessert products to be a high risk of being attractive to minors. L&GNSW has determined several ready-to-drink liquor products to be ‘undesirable’ under the Liquor Act 2007 (the Act) due to their likely appeal to minors. An agreement has been reached with two Australian beverage manufacturers to cease supply of products to NSW, and NSW retailers have been asked to remove the products and any associated promotional material from their stores. Find out more about the affected products and guidelines on our website.
Annual Liquor Licence Fee (ALLF) notices were sent by email and SMS in late March and early June and the due date for payment was 29 May 2024. If still unpaid, payment must be received by 26 June 2024, or your licence will be suspended and a late fee applied. It is important to note that payment can only be made using the details on the ALLF fee notice. Please allow three working days for funds to be received if making your payment via BPAY. Copies of fee notices can be requested by contacting SNSW on 13 77 88.
Additional information on the ALLF program can be found here.
NICC Chief Commissioner, Philip Crawford, has been awarded the 2023 International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) Regulator of the Year - Australasia. The accolade was awarded for Mr Crawford's contributions to the field of casino regulation in Australia.
Find out more about the award.
Liquor & Gaming NSW has released a new research report about whether liquor outlet density is associated with domestic and non-domestic assault in NSW. This research has been published on the L&GNSW website and is a welcome addition to the existing evidence base. It was commissioned by L&GNSW and funded by ILGA.
Read more about the research.
The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) launched its new website this month. While we continue to work in close association with ILGA, the new site reflects its independence from Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&G NSW). The website is designed to be easy to navigate and helps users quickly find what they are looking for. Decisions which L&G NSW makes on behalf of ILGA will continue to appear on the L&G NSW website. Visit the new ILGA website at https://www.ilga.nsw.gov.au/
Important changes to NSW liquor laws to further support a thriving and vibrant night-time economy and the music and cultural sector will commence on 1 July 2024.
Changes include:
These measures are being introduced to help reduce gambling harm caused by gaming machines.
More information is available on the What’s new with reforms webpage. This includes information on the next phases of these reforms, such as upcoming requirements for venues to have Gaming Plans of Management in place, which will be required from 1 September 2024.
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