Take heed of the Liquor Act in NSW

If you're operating a business within a licensed venue, it pays not to assume that you're covered under the Liquor Act. Do your research and make sure you have the necessary approvals, otherwise you might find yourself out in the cold with a business to run and nowhere to run it.

The Polish Club Ltd operated a licensed venue and agreed to allow Mr and Mrs Gnych to operate a Polish restaurant for club members and patrons in an area on the first floor. The Club also agreed to provide the couple with a non-exclusive licence to use a room beside the restaurant area when extra seating was needed.

A written Lease and Licence were prepared and submitted to the Club for execution but were never finalised or signed.