In brief - Licensed businesses should seek legal advice
about their state's amendments to liquor licensing regimes
announced by their local licensing body
Liquor licensing regimes are being amended around the country in
response to the nationwide closure of bars and pubs, and the
restriction of restaurants and cafés to takeaway and
delivery only, pursuant to the National Cabinet's announcement
on 22 March 2020.
This article gives a high-level overview of some recent
announcements by state licensing bodies in Victoria, New South
Wales, Queensland and South Australia and includes a useful table
of these amendments. The article does not explain the intricacies
of each state's individual licensing regimes or comment on
current licensing practice. These regimes are in a state of flux
and licensed businesses should seek advice in addition to regularly
checking with their local regulatory body.
