The Director of Liquor Licensing recently announced various amendments to liquor policies that have reduced the number of policies from 54 down to 14....

Protected Entertainment Precincts A Protected Entertainment Precinct (PEP) is an area with a high concentration of licensed venues where safety is prioritized. These areas...

As a licensee in Western Australia, changing the licensed area of your venue might be required at some stage during the Venue’s operational life. ...

The burden of proof is a term that is used often in relation to court proceedings, but difficult to understand in practice. There are...

The current Act, the Liquor Control Act 1988 was written to supersede the Liquor Act 1970, and has been in force since 9 December...

They say that a good compromise leaves everyone unhappy. That does not always have to be the case. Compromising in Restraining Order matters is...

Craft beer, fine wine, and artisanal spirits have gained worldwide recognition as a new and emerging market. As a result, many producers in WA...

Purchasing a licensed hospitality venue is an exciting opportunity, but it’s also a highly regulated process which will require you to cover your bases...

If you are investigated by the Police, interaction with the Investigating Officer usually occurs in one of three ways: Being stopped on-the-spot, for offences...

In WA, food businesses such as restaurants and cafes can apply for a Restaurant licence that will permit the sale and supply of liquor...