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New legislation aims to provide safer entertainment precincts
28 September 2022
Proposed new legislation will exclude convicted offenders and perpetrators of antisocial behaviour in designated Protected Entertainment Precincts from entering those areas.
Extra cheers for FIFA World Cup fans
23 September 2022
Western Australia’s hospitality and bar scene will receive a major boost thanks to the State Government’s one-off extended trading permits policy for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup football (soccer) games.
Licensed trading hours for the upcoming day of mourning
15 September 2022
Licensees are advised that the permitted trading hours on Thursday 22 September 2022 will be the same as any other Thursday.
Inquiries into Kimberley and Pilbara packaged liquor availability
3 August 2022
Deadline for industry submissions extended until 1 September 2022.
State Government appoints 2 new Gaming and Wagering Commission members
4 July 2022
Racing and Gaming Minister Dr Tony Buti has appointed 2 new members to the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC), bringing the total number of appointees this year to 4.
Open for business
4 July 2022
Activating Alfresco aids COVID recovery.
Blackstone granted WA approval to proceed with acquisition of Crown Resorts
10 June 2022
Western Australia's independent casino regulator — the Gaming and Wagering Commission — and the Racing and Gaming Minister have granted the necessary approvals to facilitate the acquisition of Crown Resorts by Blackstone Group.
Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register trial officially starts
9 March 2022
The Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) trial is now in full effect, meaning all customers require approved photo identification to buy takeaway alcohol.
Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package
24 February 2022
The State Government has announced almost $67 million for a new COVID-19 Business Assistance Package for businesses adversely affected by increasing cases and the necessary implementation of Level 1 public health and social measures.
New regulations to tighten alcohol home deliveries
22 February 2022
The State Government has introduced new regulations to strengthen requirements around the home delivery of liquor to help minimise alcohol-related harm.
Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2021
17 December 2021
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
Goldfields third WA region to trial Banned Drinkers Register
16 December 2021
The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register will begin rolling out across the northern Goldfields this week, following trials in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions.
Availability of packaged liquor in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions
16 December 2021
Consultation period for sale of packaged liquor extended.
Tourism operators celebrated at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
15 November 2021
Tourism business founder Troy Thomas was posthumously awarded the Sir David Brand Medal for Tourism at the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards last night.
Spot the signs and show gambling who’s boss
8 November 2021
As Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) kicks off today, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is encouraging Western Australians to recognise the warning signs before gambling becomes a problem.
State Government moves to stamp out sly grogging in the Kimberley
16 September 2021
WA Police will have the discretion to seize and dispose of illegal alcohol on the spot under new regulations to stamp out sly grogging in regional and remote communities.
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