Applying for a Liquor Licence

1. What is a liquor licence?

A liquor licence is a licence that permits a person (the licensee) to lawfully sell or supply liquor in WA.

2. How to get a liquor licence?

An application must be lodged at the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor.

3. What do I need to apply?

The Licensing Authority sets out what must be lodged for each type of liquor licence. In general, an application form, an application fee and supporting material, including plans of the proposed premises and submissions to address the public interest test.

4. What is a public interest test and when does it apply?

Applicants for the grant of a new licence or permit are required to satisfy the Licensing Authority that the grant of the licence is in the public interest. In short, that the positive benefits of the application outweigh any negative impacts and the grant of the licence will satisfy the objects of the Liquor Control Act 1988.

5. How long will an application take?

The time to prepare and lodge an application and the time it takes for it to be determined by the Licensing Authority will depend on the type of licence being applied for and if the application is opposed.

Who is available to assist you?

Our team consists of the right junior and senior staff to meet your requirements, in the first instance contact our senior team:

Susan Nicholson

Principal – Hospitality & Liquor Licensing

Susan is one of WA’s leading liquor licensing lawyers, with almost 20 years’ experience in liquor licensing, hospitality and property transactions. She has advised and acted on many of WA’s leading hospitality venues, and represented her clients in many of the major liquor licensing applications and cases in WA.

Need more information?

If you would like any more information on our property services please contact Anton Conti.

Her email address is

snicholson@cullenmacleod.com.au

We can also assist with other requirements

Our team can also help you with assistance in a broad range of other areas:

Business owners

Hospitality and tourism

Private clients

Liquor licensing

Contract disputes

Employment law

Family law