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Have a say on Banned Drinkers Register

Sep 29, 2022
A consultation on options to strengthen the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) has been launched after an independent evaluation of the scheme’s trial in the Pilbara.

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Protected Entertainment Precincts pass Parliament

30 November 2022
Laws to enhance safety in Western Australia's popular entertainment precincts by banning perpetrators of violent or threatening behaviour have passed through Parliament.
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The next chapter of WA’s liquor laws — have your say

17 November 2022
Western Australia's small bars — which transformed laneways, activated entertainment precincts, and gave rise to a more sophisticated drinking culture — have celebrated their 15th year.
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Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2021 has expired

4 November 2022
On health advice, Western Australia’s State of Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic ended at 12.01am, the morning of Friday 4 November 2022. As a result, the Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice expired at this time.
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Protected Entertainment Precincts legislation introduced to parliament

27 October 2022
The State Government has introduced the Liquor Control Amendment (Protected Entertainment Precincts) Bill 2022 in Parliament.

Have a say on Banned Drinkers Register

29 September 2022
A consultation on options to strengthen the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) has been launched after an independent evaluation of the scheme’s trial in the Pilbara.
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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.
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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.
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Inquiries into Kimberley and Pilbara packaged liquor availability

3 August 2022
Deadline for industry submissions extended until 1 September 2022.
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Open for business

4 July 2022
Activating Alfresco aids COVID recovery.
A card with logos and text reading, 'Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register now in effect. No ID, no purchase.'

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Availability of packaged liquor in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions

16 December 2021
Consultation period for sale of packaged liquor extended.
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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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