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A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.
Guidance on the requirements for licensees operating under a restaurant licence.
For the year ended 30 June 2024.
This was available for public comment from 17 November 2022 to 31 January 2023.
Guidance for licensees who want to have tastings on their licensed premises or at another licensed premises.
Provisions which limit the density of licensed premises selling packaged liquor in any one area.
What extended trading permits are and their specific requirements.
Limited reasons why juveniles are only allowed to be on licensed premises.
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.
For the year ended 30 June 2023.
For the year ended 30 June 2022.
Consultation
For the year ended 30 June 2021.
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.
For the year ended 30 June 2020.
Fact sheet for licensed venues
General conditions and regulations for Trade Promotion Lotteries.
Guidance on applying for a liquor licence or permit for a temporary bar at an event.
The 3 circumstances where prior approval is required before a juvenile is permitted on a licensed premises.
Information for local governments in relation to the Liquor Control Act 1988 and the development of a local liquor policy.
Guidance as to the legislative provisions relevant to trading names.