Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor

Summer2011 Form

The Summer Edition of RGL Form is available.


The Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor maintains an updated list on liquor licences granted by month. Click here for the latest figures.


Thinking of Applying for a Liquor Licence?

Seminars are run at the Department of Racing Gaming and Liquor, for information about applying for a liquor licence. Read more.


Do you have a liquor licence and want to know more about the liquor laws in WA?

Attend 'Understanding the liquor laws in WA' Seminar. Register here.

The Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor is responsible for regulating and maintaining the integrity of lawful racing, gambling and liquor activities for Western Australians to participate in.

Beyond Gambling Grants Program

The Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor and the Department for Communities have partnered to provide the Beyond Gambling Grants Program. Grants are available to enable not-for-profit community organisations and local governments to deliver local solutions that address problem social gambling issues.

The objectives of the grant program are to:

• raise awareness of the effects of problem social gambling on individuals, families and communities

• strengthen the capacity of individuals, families and communities to reduce the level of gambling in the community

• strengthen the capacity of the non-government sector to work with individuals, families and communities on the impact of problem social gambling

• address the impact of problem social gambling on individuals, families and communities.

Funding of $50,000 to $200,000 for projects up to one year in length is available for organisations to deliver a range of strategies including:

• social and recreational programs as diversionary activities

• community education and awareness raising activities and campaigns

• support services (e.g. group work)

• training for service providers/professionals.

Please contact the Grants and Contracts Officer at the Department for Communities for more information by telephoning (08) 6551 8416,

by email at grants@communities.wa.gov.au, or visit

Dept for Communities website - www.communities.wa.gov.au

Application closing date: 5:00 pm 16 December 2011

Education and Training Courses

On 8 October 2011, amendments were made to the Liquor Control Regulations 1989 that concern vocational education and training institutions which offer educational training courses where the sale and supply of liquor is a component of the course. Regulation 9A(10b) has been amended to remove the requirement for the sale and supply of liquor to be ancillary to a meal for the purposes of training courses conducted at educational institutions holding a special facility licence. This allows students, as part of their course, to serve alcohol at cocktail functions.

Further amendments were made to regulation 9A(10d)which provide for vocational education and training institutions conducting an approved viticulture course, to attend a special event, subject to the Director’s approval, outside of the grounds of their institution to promote their facilities and course as well as to offer tastings of the liquor produced by its students.

In addition, liquor may now be sold by educational institutions, subject to the Director’s approval, in any quantity to liquor merchants for the purposes of promoting their institution.

Liquor Restricted Premises

Part 3 of the Liquor Control Amendment Act 2011 relating to Liquor Restricted Premises was proclaimed on 8 October 2011. This introduced provisions under Part 5B of the Liquor Control Act 1988 (‘the Act’) enabling an owner or occupier of a residential or non-residential premises to apply to the Director of Liquor Licensing to have their premises declared as a liquor restricted premises for a specific period, thereby prohibiting the consumption of alcohol therein. The new provisions also enable the chief executive officer of the Department of Child Protection to apply for a particular residential premises to be declared a restricted premises.

For the purposes of deciding whether to declare premises to be liquor restricted premises the Director may consult with all or any of the following persons –

(a) owners or occupiers of the premises the subject of the application;

(b) owners or occupiers of premises near the premises the subject of application;

(c) the Commissioner of Police;

(d) the relevant local government; and

(e) any other person, body or authority the Director considers may be able to provide information relevant to the application.

An application is required in writing and no fee applies to applications lodged by the occupier.

Department goes live on Facebook

The Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor now has a Facebook presence. Our Facebook page keeps all industry stakeholders up-to-date with the latest developments across the areas of racing, gaming and liquor. Why not become a follower of the Department by going to Facebook and typing in the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor.

Changes to Gaming Legislation

The Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Amendment Act 2011 became effective on 11 July 2011. The purpose of the Act is to ratify the 12th Supplementary Agreement which in turn amends the State Agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 and it also makes consequential amendments to the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987. The major changes are summarised here.

New liquor licensing exemptions

Amendments to the Liquor Control Regulations 1989 will take effect from 16 July 2011. A number of circumstances will become exempt from the application of the Liquor Control Act 1988. read more...

Updated Policies

From time to time, policies of the Director of Liquor Licensing and the Gaming and Wagering Commission are reviewed and subsequently amended. As a service to our stakeholders, we are providing a list of policies that have changed over the last 3 months.

The most recent changes are:

Policy of the Director of Liquor Licensing Date of change What has changed
Information to be included on internet websites 01/12/2011 hover here
Information to be included on internet websites
Purpose

This policy has been amended to clarify that the requirement for information to be included on websites also extends to tavern/small bar licences (which are a class of hotel licence as prescribed in section 41 of the Act).

Entertainment Conditions 30/11/2011 hover here
Entertainment Conditions
Purpose

This policy has been amended to clarify that no person (including patrons or employees or agents of the employee etc) is permitted to be immodestly dressed on licensed premises.

Extended Trading Permits - Hours and/or Area for 'One-Off' Events or Functions 24/10/2011 hover here
Hours and/or Area for 'One-Off' Events or Functions
Purpose

This policy has been amended to provide clarification in respect to the applications that may be considered in relation to extended hours and/or extended areas for ‘one off’ events or functions.

Juveniles working training on licensed premises 30/9/2011 hover here
Juveniles working training on licensed premises
Purpose

This document provides guidance on the legislative provisions relating to: 1. juveniles being employed or engaged in the service of alcohol on licensed premises; and 2. juveniles being engaged in work experience on licensed premises, other than in the sale and supply of liquor.

Small Bar Licences 30/9/2011 hover here
Small Bar Licences
Summary of Changes

This policy has been amended to reflect the recent amendments to the Liquor Control Act 1998 in respect of Approved Managers

 

Inspection of Records and Access to Documents 16/9/2011 hover here
Inspection of Records and Access to Documents
Summary of Changes

This policy provides guidance as to inspection and access to documents held by the licensing authority.

Approved Managers 7/9/2011 hover here
Approved Managers
Summary of Changes

This policy has been amended to reflect the recent amendments to the Liquor Control Act 1998 in respect of Approved Managers.

Special Facility Licenses - Catering 7/6/2011 hover here
Special Facility Licenses - Catering
Summary of Changes

This document provides guidance as to the legislative requirements relating to special facility “catering” licences and the matters that may be taken into consideration when determining an application for such a licence.

Policy of the Gaming and Wagering Commission Date of change What has changed
Community Poker 22/11/2011 hover here
Community Poker
Purpose

This policy has been introduced by the Gaming and Wagering Commission to provide specific conditions for poker when played under a gaming function permit and when a licensed supplier is engaged to assist in the conduct of poker.

ATMs at Burswood Entertainment Complex 30/9/2011 hover here
ATMs at Burswood Entertainment Complex
Purpose

Restrictions apply to the placement of and withdrawal limits from, Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located at Burswood Entertainment Complex.

Electronic Gaming Machines 30/9/2011 hover here
Electronic Gaming Machines
Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines used by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (‘the Commission’) in determining whether a game played by an electronic gaming machine (EGM) that is not a poker machine is authorised for use at the Casino.

Identifying the Signs of Intoxication

A guide for licensees and staff

Fact Sheets Available

These Fact Sheets are designed as quick-reference tools which allow members of the public to get a "snap-shot" of some of the more common topics dealt with under the various Acts.

Department breaks new ground with online application process

The Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor's online application system for occasional licences is now live. Customers can now go to Liquor: Applications and click on Occasional Liquor Application to start lodging applications. Read more...

Last updated: 16/01/2012 10:02:02 AM