Liquor Gaming & Lotteries Law & Lawyers
Liquor, gaming, and lottery licensing and compliance.
Each state and territory within Australia has different liquor, gaming and lotteries law legislation.
The main regulatory bodies in relation to liquor, gaming and lotteries within Australia include the following:
- ACT Gambling and Racing Commission
- Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor - WA
- Tasmanian Gaming Commission
- Licensing, Regulation and Alcohol Strategy (NT)
- Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (Qld)
- Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing (NSW)
- Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner (SA)
- Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation (VCGR)
If you need legal help regarding any aspect of liquor, gaming and lotteries law and licensing, then please complete your free legal enquiry form on the right, or click here.
Licensing Law
Whether you are a pub, bar, club, hotel, restaurant, late night food van or shop, corner shop, night club, table or lap dancing venue, betting office, or gaming establishment, you can’t have failed to be affected by changes in licensing laws over recent years.
The smoking ban alone is still having a considerable impact and resulting in court cases on almost a daily basis.
If you need legal help regarding any aspect of liquor, gaming and lotteries law and licensing, then please complete your free legal enquiry form on the right, or click here.
If you need help in applying for a licence, whether for gaming or liquor a qualified lawyer can make the applications on your behalf. And if you are in dispute around licensing a qualified lawyer can help too, representing you before the Licensing Authority or making a detailed case on your behalf.
If you need legal help regarding any aspect of liquor, gaming and lotteries law and licensing, then please complete your free legal enquiry form on the right, or click here, and we will put you in touch with a qualified lawyer who can help you.
Liquor, gaming and lotteries lawyers generally provide advice in respect of the following:
- Personal licence applications
- Premises licence applications
- Premises licence variations
- Designated premises supervisors
- Temporary event notices
- Transfers of licences
- Club licensing
- Review hearings
- Appeals
- Gaming machines
- Betting gaming and lotteries
- Training and qualifications
- Closure of premises
- Noise and nuisance
- Smoking ban
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Taxi Licenses
- Licensing issues
Licences and Licensing Law
Apart from those items already mentioned above, an experienced lawyer practising in licensing law, can help with the following licensing issues pertaining to:
- liquor licensing
- clubs
- restaurants
- public houses
- cafes
- community centres
- discotheques
- hotel and guest houses
- off-licences
- occasional permissions
- dinner and dancing
- betting, gaming & lotteries
- activity centres
- circuses
- riding establishments
- sports clubs
- sex establishments
- theatres
- zoos
- marriage premises
- amusement arcades/fruit machines
- betting offices
- betting tracks
- bingo clubs
- gaming clubs
- employment agencies
- child care establishments
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Further Resources - Liquor Gaming & Lotteries Law & Lawyers
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Gambling and lotteries
Fake Australian lottery causes confusion overseas
People around the world are being sent emails telling them that they have won a fortune in a fake Australian lottery that claims to be endorsed by the Australian Government. Confused consumers have been contacting SCAMwatch and other government agencies to check whether the lottery is genuine.
For further information, see:
http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml?itemId=724439
If you need legal help regarding any aspect of liquor, gaming and lotteries law and licensing, then please complete your free legal enquiry form on the right, or click here.
Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (Qld)
The Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation is responsible for promoting the economic development of the liquor industry within a socially responsible framework and maintaining the integrity and probity of the gambling industry in Queensland.
Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing (NSW)
The NSW OLGR is responsible for the proper conduct of the gaming, racing, liquor and charities industries in New South Wales. Includes links for help for problem gamblers.
http://www.olgr.nsw.gov.au/olgr_default.asp
ACT Gambling and Racing Commission
The Commission performs a variety of functions related to the regulation of gaming and racing & wagering activities in the ACT, including administration and enforcement of the ACT Gaming Laws. This site includes links to information on gambling and lotteries.
http://www.gamblingandracing.act.gov.au/
Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor
The WA Department of Racing, Gaming & Liquor maintains the integrity of lawful racing, gambling and liquor activities. Includes links to general and contact information, acts and legislation, publications and an FAQ.
http://www.rgl.wa.gov.au/
Gambling support services (Tas)
Tasmanian Government page providing support and counselling services to Tasmanians concerned about their own or someone else's gambling.
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/service_information/services_files/gambling_support_services
Licensing, Regulation and Alcohol Strategy (NT)
Licensing, Regulations and Alcohol Strategy (LRAS) aims to effectively administer legislation and develop policy that minimises harm related to gambling, liquor, tobacco, private security and escorts.
http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/licenreg/
Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner (SA)
The Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner plays a vital role in the regulation of the liquor, gaming, casino, racing and lottery industries in South Australia.
Problem gambling (SA)
Problem Gambling has information about problem gambling, how and where to get help in South Australia, self-help information, resources and publications, helpful links and current problem gambling initiatives.
http://www.problemgambling.sa.gov.au/
Problem gambling (Vic)
Website for Gambler's Help - a helpline that provides the advice and support that people with a gambling problem or their family and friends need.
http://www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au/
Responsible gambling (Qld)
Responsible gambling happens in an environment where the potential for harm associated with gambling is minimised and people make informed decisions about their participation in gambling. This website provides information on help services, educational resources and access to responsible gambling materials for the industry
http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/responsibleGambling/index.shtml
Tasmanian Gaming Commission
The Tasmanian Gaming Commission regulates and controls gaming in Tasmania. Includes links to information on casino gaming; interactive gaming and wagering; licence applications; problem gambling and liquor licensing.
http://www.treasury.tas.gov.au/domino/dtf/dtf.nsf/v-liq-and-gaming/95134355F55FF5FFCA257346001154A3
Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation (VCGR)
The Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation has responsibility for the regulation of gambling in Victoria. This site includes links to information on legislation and standards; licences and permits; application forms; research and statistics; FAQs and online services.
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