DRGL Vision
To regulate the liquor and gambling industries with integrity.
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.
Learner's Permit Accepted as Proof of Age Identification
On 20 April 2013 regulations came into effect that allow the Australian Learner’s Permit Card to be used as a form of proof of age under the Liquor Control Act.
The regulations relate to the new Learner's Permit Card that has a photograph of the holder, and is issued by the Department of Transport.
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REVIEW OF THE LIQUOR CONTROL ACT 1988
Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron has announced a review of the Liquor Control Act 1988.
The Minister said there had been particular interest from members of the Parliament and stakeholders in the application of the public interest test to liquor licensing matters.
The Minister has appointed Mr John Atkins to chair the committee to review the Act – other members of the committee are:
- Mr Ian Stanley
- Ms Nicole Roocke
The committee is to review and consider matters relevant to the operation and effectiveness of the Act, having regard to the changing community needs and attitudes relating to the accessibility of liquor and related services.
The committee is expected to report to the Minister later this year.
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Commission approves casino games increase.
The Gaming and Wagering Commission has approved an increase in the number of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and gaming tables at Crown Perth.
The approval is subject to Crown Perth proceeding with the construction of the six-star hotel at the complex.
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Course in Liquor Licensing (52065) no longer recognised by licensing authority
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Applying to become an approved manager at a licensed premises?
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A note from the Director General on applying for a Liquor Licence
Disappointed applicants and commentators on liquor licensing decisions often do not understand why an apparent good idea for a “bar” is not approved by the liquor licensing authority.
While decisions of the licensing authority are governed by the Liquor Control Act 1988, an Act comprising some 320 pages, they are also governed by precedent decisions of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, with the Director of Liquor Licensing subject to further precedent decisions of the Liquor Commission.
Accordingly, licensing authority decisions must be evidentiary based with each application dealt with on its merits, and all parties to the proceedings being afforded procedural fairness.
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