Edition 57, June 2008

QLD liquor licensing reforms update

Queensland has announced the final proposals to the reform of its Liquor Act 1992.

Under the reforms responsible service of alcohol (RSA) training will become compulsory for all paid employees involved in the sale or service of liquor. Responsible management of licensed venues training will be compulsory for all licensees and those who hold a 'manager's licence'. A transition period has been proposed to meet the training requirements.

After reviewing responses to the consultation process, the Minister has proposed volunteers at small community clubs with less than 2000 members will be exempt from training, providing there is an RSA-trained employee supervising. Community liquor permits will have similar exemptions for volunteers.

Other reforms proposed include:

  • giving the Minister the power to prevent the sale of 'undesirable products'
  • ensuring that every premises must have someone with a manager's licence readily available during ordinary trading hours, and compulsorily on site for post-12am trading
  • a new section will be inserted into the Act which recognises voluntary participation in liquor accords
  • a restructure of licence categories is proposed to allow for the development of the industry. Two streams of licences are proposed - commercial and community, with subcategories for each.

Over the next few months, the proposals will be considered by Cabinet and then introduced to Parliament with the new legislation anticipated to come into force later this year.

For more information about the reforms please contact 13 13 04 or visit www.liquor.qld.gov.au

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