The department will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. We will respond to queries in the new year. Best wishes for a safe and happy festive season.
A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.
A Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) is a register of people who are prohibited by current legislation from purchasing packaged (takeaway) liquor from some or all licensed premises in Western Australia.
A Takeaway Alcohol Management System (TAMS) is a system designed to support liquor restrictions, by reducing opportunities for people to purchase quantities of liquor, above what is mandated within any applicable restriction.
Possible security measures for higher risk premises and events.
Licensees must ensure responsible promotion or advertising of alcohol.
Provisions that licensees can rely on to refuse service to certain people.
Guidance as to the legislative and operational requirements associated with Liquor Accords.
Obligations for recording incidents that occur on and in the vicinity of their licensed premises.
Requirements to meet and maintain measures and practices of harm minimisation.
All licensed premises must meet minimum fire safety standards.