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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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Trial of Banned Drinkers Register in the Pilbara begins today

1 December 2020

Media release

The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register trial in the Pilbara region has begun today.
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How to pay your annual liquor licence fees

23 November 2020
The department mailed out invoices for annual liquor licence fees on 17 November 2020, with payments due on or before 1 January 2021.
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Pilbara banned drinkers register trial to launch in December

24 August 2020

Media release

The State Government's trial of a banned drinkers register (BDR) in the Pilbara region will launch on December 1 following the appointment of a Western Australian company to deliver the program.
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RGL Alert — Covid-19 responses

20 April 2020
In the interest of public health and safety, the State Government has developed measures and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New support for small businesses during liquor restrictions

27 March 2020
Six-month occasional liquor licenses to allow for sale of liquor with takeaway meals. Liquor restrictions adjusted for cellar door sales. Hotline and email set up for licensees with queries about packaged liquor.
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Instructions to close certain places of business, worship and entertainment

23 March 2020

LG Alert

Under the Emergency Management Act 2005, the Commissioner of Police and State Emergency Coordinator, Chris Dawson, has issued directions regarding the closure of various establishments to the public in WA to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Pilbara Banned Drinkers Register trial tender launched

21 February 2020
The State Government is progressing the implementation of a trial of a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the Pilbara, with the release today of a tender request outlining the requirements of the system.
Couple buying some wine at a bottle shop.

Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2020

24 January 2020
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
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How to pay your annual liquor licence fees

12 November 2019
The department mailed out invoices for annual liquor licence fees on 12 November 2019, with payments due on or before 1 January 2020.
Couple buying some wine at a bottle shop.

New provisions relating to packaged liquor outlets

1 November 2019
Concern regarding the impact of the proliferation of large packaged liquor outlets on the community has resulted in new legislative provisions that allow regulations to be prescribed setting out criteria that apply to applications for large packaged liquor outlets.
Red dirt road in Western Australia

Minimising harm key driver for latest Pilbara wide liquor restrictions

15 January 2019
A number of restrictions to further minimise alcohol related harm in the Pilbara region will come into effect from 31 March 2019 following a decision by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
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Cheers to WA

16 October 2018
New liquor licensing laws come into effect this weekend (August 18 to 19), creating a more relaxed and tourism friendly hospitality industry for all Western Australians to enjoy.

Changes to the Liquor Control Regulations 1989

11 January 2017
A new category of special facility licence allows for the online sale of WA produced wine.
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Liquor restrictions

23 July 2014
Mechanisms available to address harm caused due to the use of liquor are provided under sections 64 and 175(1a) of the Liquor Control Act 1988.

Section 64 “Show Cause” in relation to alcohol-related harm in the Pilbara

31 May 2012
Following consideration of the WA Police and the West Pilbara Alcohol Management Group jointly prepared report regarding the evidence and extent of alcohol-related harm.

Section 64 “Show Cause” in relation to alcohol-related harm in the Kalgoorlie/Boulder area

31 May 2012
The WA Police have written to the Director of Liquor Licensing and have prepared a report regarding the evidence and extent of alcohol-related harm being experienced by people in the communities of Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Coolgardie and Kambalda.

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