Entering into a commercial lease for a hospitality venture in Western Australia comes with various legal and regulatory obligations, particularly where a liquor licence...

If you are planning to open a small bar, restaurant, or any other licensed venue in Western Australia, you will need to know where...

There have been some important changes in WA for businesses seeking a liquor licence. In February 2025, the Department of Local Government, Sport and...

The Trade Challenge Western Australia’s wine producers have long enjoyed a strong export relationship with the United States. However, new US tariffs are making...

In Western Australia, liquor licences are governed by the Liquor Control Act 1988. The trading conditions attached to a liquor licence dictate how, when,...

Under the Liquor Control Act, 1988, a “Person in a Position of Authority” refers to individuals who are deemed to hold significant influence or...

Protected Entertainment Precinct (PEP) laws were introduced by the WA Government in December 2022 to enhance public safety in popular nightlife and entertainment areas....

Fraser & Associates Lawyers would like to remind all licensees of the approved extended trading hours for 2025 that were recently approved by the...

Any substantive new liquor application will need you to prepare and collate the following, at a minimum: Plans of the proposed Venue Harm Minimisation...

Liquor licences are highly regulated and strict compliance with the Liquor Control Act 1988 is necessary to operate legally.  If the licence is not...