Liquor

The Council is the District Licensing Agency for the purposes of enforcing the Sale of Liquor Act.

Its role includes processing new and renewal applications for on/off licences, club licences, managers certificates, special licences, temporary authority, variation and redefinition. The Council also monitors licensees, inspects premises, provides advice to applicants and licensees, and works with community and industry groups.

Fees and charges

(Set by Sale of Liquor Amendment Regulations 2000)

2008-2009 2009-2010
On Licence application/renewal 776.00 776.00
Variation of conditions On/Off/Club Licence 776.00 776.00
Temporary Authority (S29(c) On/Off/Club) 132.00 132.00
Off Licence application/renewal 776.00 776.00
BYO Endorsed On Licence application/renewal 132.00 132.00
Caterer’s Off Licence Extension 132.00 132.00
Club Licence application/renewal 776.00 776.00
Special Licence application 63.00 63.00
Manager’s Certificate application/renewal 132.00 132.00
Temporary Licence during repairs S29) (1) (j) 132.00 132.00
Local Authority Compliance Certificate applications/variations 250.00 300.00

Liquor ban

Under a bylaw passed in 2008 drinking liquor in the central business district is banned 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Also, possession of alcohol in the CBD is banned - with certain exemptions. Please visit the liquor ban page for details and related links.