Liquor Snapshot: The role of local government in obtaining licensing approval

Posted on October 27th, 2011 by sbawa

As a matter of policy, the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor does not accept any application for the grant of a liquor licence without a Liquor Control Act section 40 certificate from the local government authority in which the proposed premises are, or will be, situated.  Such a certificate verifies that the proposed use [...]

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Liquor Snapshot: Approval of licensee directors and shareholders of proprietary companies by the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor

Posted on October 14th, 2011 by sbawa

Many liquor licences in Western Australia are applied for and subsequently operated by or transferred to corporate entities.  As part of the application process, the directors and shareholders are required to submit formal documentation to the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor (Department).  The Department requires the formal documentation to assist to assess and determine [...]

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