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Gazetted Extended Trading

Jan 10, 2025
The Director of Liquor Licensing understands that certain times of the year bring increased demand for packaged liquor or liquor consumption on licensed premises, along with community expectations to access these premises.
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Extended trading permits for summer

Dec 17, 2024
The hospitality industry is a major contributor to the vibrance of the WA community and extended trading permits (ETP) allows venues to capitalise on the sunshine and balmy nights.
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Extended trading for public holidays

Feb 16, 2024
As in past years the Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL), under the Liquor Control Act 1988, is issuing extended trading permits by way of a notice published in the Gazette for non-metropolitan liquor stores for selected Sundays in 2024.
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Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2023

Feb 16, 2024
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
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Rugby fans score with extended trading hours during World Cup

Aug 22, 2023
Western Australian pubs and bars can apply for longer trading hours to show matches in the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in a major win for fans of the sport.
Couple buying some wine at a bottle shop.

Liquor Control (Section 31) Notice 2022

Dec 12, 2022
Issued under the Liquor Control Act 1988 sections 31 (4) and (7) and 60 by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023
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