The department will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. We will respond to queries in the new year. Best wishes for a safe and happy festive season.
The department is responsible for administering the Liquor Control Act 1988 and promoting the integrity and lawful liquor activities in Western Australia.
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More than 200 violent and anti-social offenders have been barred from five Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEPs) since laws to increase safety and reduce alcohol-related harm were introduced almost two years ago
The hospitality industry is a major contributor to the vibrance of the WA community and extended trading permits (ETP) allows venues to capitalise on the sunshine and balmy nights.
Overcrowding at venues remains a concern because of the risk it represents for patrons and staff. The practice is unacceptable, and we will continue to take a hardline approach on those premises that ignore occupancy limits.
The Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) has grown into one of the key tools to combat alcohol-related harm in WA.
With the warmer weather and festive season upon us, Liquor Licensing inspectors will again be actively working with licensed premises to help them operate responsibly during a time that traditionally puts increased pressure on venues.
With 2024 entering its final days it’s time for a quick prompt that annual liquor licence fees are due.
Media release
Big changes to the Western Australia’s Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) policies will make it easier for small and medium sized liquor hospitality and tourism operators to do business in WA.
The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) Ms Lanie Chopping has determined to apply takeaway liquor sale restrictions and mandatory recording requirements for licensed premises in the Kimberley town of Broome.
The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) Ms Lanie Chopping has determined to apply takeaway liquor sale restrictions and mandatory recording requirements for licensed premises in the Kimberley town of Derby.
An Aboriginal community in the Pilbara is the latest to ban alcohol and joins 3 north west communities renewing their commitment to being alcohol free.
Under the Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act), the specified trading hours for Good Friday are treated differently.
As in past years the Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL), under the Liquor Control Act 1988, is issuing extended trading permits by way of a notice published in the Gazette for non-metropolitan liquor stores for selected Sundays in 2024.
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
On 8 January 2024, the Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) issued ‘show-cause’ notices to licensees in respect of 37 licensed premises in the Kimberley towns of Broome and Derby outlining proposed liquor sales restrictions under Section 64 of the Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act). Separate notices proposed different restrictions for the two towns.
Mingullatharndo (Five Mile) in the Pilbara has become the latest liquor restricted community in Western Australia in response to concerns raised by local leaders and as part of the State Government’s ongoing action to reduce alcohol-related harm.
New laws to strengthen the Banned Drinkers Register passed through Parliament yesterday to improve its effectiveness in reducing alcohol-related harm.
Western Australian pubs and bars can apply for longer trading hours to show matches in the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in a major win for fans of the sport.
New regulations have come into effect to stamp out sly grogging in Carnarvon, giving WA Police the power to immediately dispose of illegal alcohol when they stop and search a vehicle.
The Banned Drinkers Register is now up and running in Carnarvon and Gascoyne Junction with buyers of takeaway alcohol required to show photo identification.
The State Government’s investment in revitalising the Perth CBD and Northbridge continues with a further 15 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits sharing nearly $1 million of funding from the Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program.
The department is responsible for determining applications and other matters relating to liquor licensing under the auspices of the Director of Liquor Licensing who performs statutory functions and exercises statutory powers as prescribed by the Act.
Renewing and applying for liquor licenses, permits, conditions including fees and charges.
Applying for liquor licences, permits, conditions including fees and charges.
Requirements when applying for a liquor licence as per the Liquor Control Act 1988 including who can apply for the grant of a licence.
Sign into the online portal to renew a liquor licence.
A list of currently advertised liquor applications.
Objecting to a liquor licence application that is currently being advertised.
A list of fees and charges for liquor applications.
Temporary event approvals made by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
Guides for lodging applications through the online portal.
New laws to ban violent thugs from popular entertainment precincts.
The department is responsible for monitoring compliance and maintaining the integrity of licensed operations by conducting audits, inspections and investigations of liquor operators.
The register identifies people who are banned from purchasing takeaway alcohol in the Pilbara.
Help for individuals to apply to become an approved manager, renew or replace your card.
Requirements for licensees when managing licensed premises.
There are 11 different types of liquor licence available in Western Australia.
Guidance for licensees completing annual liquor returns.
Templates, checklists, forms and posters for licencees.
Liquor restrictions across Western Australia.
Prohibition orders can be issued to people in or around licensed premises.
Ensuring safe and well managed environments in and around licensed premises in the community.
The Commission reviews decisions, determines complaints and disciplinary matters and other decisions.
Important information about the Liquor Control Act 1988.
Pay your liquor licence fee online.
Where licensees wish to extend their predetermined trading hours or licensed area.
A juvenile is someone who is under the age of 18 years and is not permitted by law to purchase liquor either on premises or off premises.
Information for licensees about the promotion of liquor.
A map of packaged liquor premises over 400m2
Liquor policies ensure responsible regulation of the hospitality industry.
The Director Liquor Licensing has reviewed the more than 50 liquor licensing policies to reduce duplicated or outdated requirements on industry to improve transparency and usability of our processes.
Factsheets to ensure responsible regulation of the hospitality industry.
Training ensures the service of alcohol is safe and responsible venues commit to harm-minimisation.
Mandatory training requirements for licensees, approved managers and employees.
A list of registered training organisations for liquor licensing.
The department, through the licensing of suppliers and the provision of industry support services, promotes and maintains the integrity of lawful liquor activities for Western Australians to participate in, within community expectations on harm minimisation.
The department achieves its mission through the provision of services to maintain public confidence in liquor industries. This confidence has been achieved by maintaining confidentiality and applying the principles of fairness and natural justice.
We perform many functions, including:
The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) is independent of the Minister for Racing, Gaming and Liquor, Police Commissioner or any other party.
An important aspect of the DLL’s role is they must have the flexibility and discretion to make decisions about an application or matter, while balancing the interests of consumers, industry development and harm minimisation.
The role of the DLL is to:
A local government's town planning scheme serves as the most important tool in shaping a community's liquor environment outside of the Liquor Control Act.
In essence, the department supports local government authorities shape the way liquor is sold and supplied in their communities.
An application for a liquor licence can't be approved by the department if local government planning approval has not been granted.
In accordance with sections 39 and 40 of the Act, an applicant for a licence is required to submit local government certificates demonstrating compliance with:
Section 39 and 40 certificates apply to:
The licensing authority has the discretion to waive the requirement for a local government certificates to accompany an application during the licensing process.
However, an applicant would still have to obtain the relevant approvals from the local government authority prior to proceeding with any development and the applicant is still bound by local government authority health and planning requirements.
It is for these reasons and for consistency across government, that the licensing authority does not exercise its discretion to waive the requirement.
Local government's make the first determination in the usage of land, such as alfresco areas and footpaths, for licensed premises.
All local government bodies assist the department uphold the Liquor Control Act when required, and inform the department when a licensee is prosecuted and convicted of breaching local government regulations.
During the licensing process WA Police have the authority to make comment on whether an application should be granted or refused.
WA Police also have the ability to provide information about any person applying for a liquor licence or applying for permission to work within the liquor industry. This information may take the form of a Police clearance certificate, or be supplied by way of a more detailed background report.
The Chief Health Officer has the authority to comment on any matter before the licensing authority based on the potential, or existence of harm or ill-health caused to people due to the use of liquor.
The Chief Health Officer has the right to oppose any application based on the negative health impacts that the granting of the licence may contribute to
The Liquor Commission:
Liquor Commission of Western Australia
Telephone 61 8 6551 4888Freecall 1800 634 541 (WA country callers only)Email rgl@dlgsc.wa.gov.au