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NSW Health Accord Presentation

Chris Donovan — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:40:54 +0000

After her very informative presentation at our last Accord meeting, Angela Daly from South Western Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit has provided a document detailing the key points she covered in the meeting. Accord members are invited to download the presentation document below or via the resources page.

The LCLA Executive Committee wishes to thank Angela and the PHU for the fantastic presentation and the time that went into preparing it.

Document download:

NSW Health PHU Tobacco Presentation – Liquor Accords

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Overdue date for Licence fees

Chris Donovan — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 07:14:20 +0000

Liquor licence fees were due for payment on 29th May and are currently overdue for any venues yet to pay. Failure to pay by 26th June 2015 will result in automatic licence suspension and a $100 fine. It is illegal to sell or supply liquor under a suspended licence. More information is available on the OLGR website.

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OLGR to introduce new evaluation tool

Chris Donovan — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:01:30 +0000

The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing has announced that following a successful trial in Sydney and Newcastle, a new Environment and Venue Assessment Tool will be introduced state-wide to assist in assessing new liquor licence applications. The full press release can be found at the OLGR website.

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CBD restrictions now in effect

Chris Donovan — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 02:17:18 +0000

Increased restrictions for licensed venues in the Sydney CBD Entertainment Precinct announced by OLGR in May this year came into effect yesterday. Measures include a range of additional restrictions on the operation of licensed venues as well as stronger policing and enforcement. Transport initiatives have also commenced including a rollout of pre-paid taxis and taxi marshals at 7 CBD taxi ranks. The OLGR media release detailing the full list of changes is available from the OLGR website.

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New restrictions for CBD licensed venues

Chris Donovan — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:42:02 +0000

The NSW Government last week announced the Sydney Plan of Management, detailing new measures to be implemented in the Sydney CBD Entertainment Precinct. Troy Grant, Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing, said “the Plan of Management was designed by NSW Government agencies in collaboration with the City of Sydney and aims to reduce alcohol harm in and around the precinct’s 1,300 licensed venues”.

The new measures come in to effect from July 18th, and include additional restrictions imposed on licensed venues, enhancements to policing and surveillance within the precinct as well as precinct wide implementation of pre-pay taxi fares. Venues will be required to adhere to the following new rules:

After midnight, no shots, shooters, bombs, doubles, or ready to drink beverages (RTDs) with more than 5% alcohol content and a limit of four alcoholic drinks per patron per order. Genuine cocktails will not be affected.
After 2am, drink sales limited to two per patron per order to prevent stockpiling ahead of the 3am cease alcohol service.
Patrons wearing outlaw motorcycle gang colours banned from venues.
Anyone seen drinking alcohol on approach to a venue to be refused entry.
Venues restricted from promoting high risk drinks including heavily discounted alcohol designed to be consumed rapidly. This includes high risk promotions using drink cards, flyers, vouchers, social media, websites, print media or spruiking.
Venues required to preserve crime scenes according to NSW Police guidelines to ensure violent incidents can be investigated and offenders prosecuted.
Venues required to maintain incident registers at all times to record incidents involving violence and anti-social behaviour.
From October, all staff serving alcohol and security guards must hold responsible service of alcohol (RSA) competency cards or valid interim certificates to ensure up-to-date training.
Licensed ‘party boat’ vessels banned from picking up or dropping off patrons in the CBD after midnight.
Glass drinking vessels banned after midnight in venues designated by the Secretary of NSW Trade & Investment due to a risk of violence.
From October, RSA Marshals must be employed during high risk trading periods in venues designated by the Secretary of NSW Trade & Investment due to a risk of violence.

The full announcement is available from the OLGR website.

The new measures highlight the importance of active liquor accords. By encouraging communication and collaboration between venues, accords promote ethical, best practice operation by all venues and support the best interests of the community. Successful accords remove the need for legislative intervention and help maintain a more successful, profitable environment for licensees.

Licensees should contact their local liquor accord for more information on membership and initiatives. A list of NSW liquor accords is available from the OLGR website.

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