Edition 80, July 2010

Brisbane event organisers using new online liquor permit process

Almost 30 per cent of eligible Brisbane event organisers have applied online for one-off community liquor permits under a pilot scheme by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation.

Minister responsible for liquor regulation Peter Lawlor MP said the Brisbane launch was the first in a staged roll-out of the online application process which would eventually be available throughout Queensland.

"Since the launch of the application system, almost 30 per cent of eligible Brisbane festival, fete and sporting event organisers have taken advantage of the new online application system," said Minister Lawlor.

"Brisbane community organisations, event organisers and schools are the first to benefit, with a staged roll-out for the rest of the state on the horizon."

"Applicants will still be subject to the same rigorous licensing process as before, but by introducing the online system, the Queensland government is actively reducing the paperwork for low-risk events."

Following industry feedback, the state's regulator, the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation, is focussing on a number of improvements to streamline its licensing process.

"Licensing makes up 90 per cent of OLGR's day-to-day business, so it's important to use processes that are both efficient and accessible," said Minister Lawlor.

"OLGR receives more than 6000 community liquor permit applications each year, so improvements to the process will affect many groups."

"Following feedback from industry, OLGR has also increased its online capability for annual fee payments, introducing increased credit card limits and Bpay."

The community liquor permit Brisbane pilot commenced on 30 April 2010 and will extend to the rest of Queensland later this year.

For information visit the OLGR website at www.olgr.qld.gov.au

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