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A waiter with a bottle of red wine and a glass, stands near a table of people in a bar, who are eating food and drinking.

Relaxing Good Friday liquor restrictions a sign of more reforms to come

Apr 17, 2025
More licensed premises will open their doors this Good Friday after rules regarding the serving of alcohol without a meal were relaxed to include venues offering live music events.
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Making it easier to do business in WA — review of the Standards of Licensed Premises policy

Mar 31, 2025
The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) has updated the Standards of Licensed Premises policy so it reflects a more modern, risk-based approach and removes duplication with other agencies’ requirements.
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Charter vessel liquor licence compliance checks

Jan 4, 2025
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and WA Police Force have increased charter vessel liquor licence compliance and enforcement efforts.
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Licensees warned about overcrowding

Oct 2, 2024
The Director of Liquor Licensing Lanie Chopping is warning licensees that they could face prosecution if they fail to comply with occupancy limits at licensed venues in Western Australia.
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Banned Drinkers Register — Approved Identification update

Sep 27, 2024
From 30 September 2024 the WA Working with Children (WWC) card, issued by the Department of Communities, will not be accepted as an approved ID for the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR).
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Liquor licensing policy reform a big win for WA hospitality industry

Aug 29, 2024
Big changes to the Western Australia’s Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) policies will make it easier for small and medium sized liquor hospitality and tourism operators to do business in WA.
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Longer trading hours for fans to enjoy football championship

May 15, 2024
Applications are now open for pubs and bars in Western Australian to stay open longer and serve liquor while showing televised matches of the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024 Championship.
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Restrictions on the sale of packaged liquor due to COVID-19 — Kimberley region

May 11, 2021
The Director of Liquor Licensing has reviewed the previous restrictions on liquor purchases in the Kimberley put in place to support measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Banned Drinkers Register to be trialled in the Kimberley

Jan 6, 2021
The Kimberley is the next Western Australian region set to benefit from the State Government's trial of a nearly $1 million Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) expected to start this May.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025