In a recent announcement by Deputy Premier of NSW Troy Grant,
the State's Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) is
to undergo a major organisational change and implement the access
of new merit-based appeals related to licensing
decisions.1
The reforms are in response to the stated need to support the
tough restrictions introduced by the NSW Government on licensed
premises including 10pm bottle shop closures, liquor licence freeze
and lockout laws of the Sydney CBD Entertainment Precinct and
harsher responsible service of alcohol requirements and
penalties.
Surry Partners has summarised some of the key reforms which will
come into effect as follows:
- The current regulator, Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing
(OLGR) will be replaced by Liquor and Gaming NSW. Liquor and Gaming
NSW will undertake the majority of routine liquor and gaming
compliance, disciplinary and licensing functions currently handled
by the ILGA. The ILGA will remain an independent
