Takeaway sales authorisation (TSA) requirements
From 1 March 2025, restaurants (including cafes) and small bars must hold a valid Takeaway sales authorisation to sell takeaway or home-delivered liquor in NSW.
This authorisation permits both restaurants and small bars to sell a limited amount of liquor for takeaway/home delivery, provided it is purchased with a takeaway meal. See under Takeaway sales authorisation conditions category for liquor limits.
Note: Small bars may continue to sell house-made cocktails for takeaway or delivery without needing this authorisation, as allowed under section 20A of the Liquor Act 2007.
Apply for the authorisation
Eligible venues may apply to add the authorisation to their existing liquor licence.
See "What you need to know" on your liquor licence page for details:
- The venue has an eligible licence (restaurant or small bar).
- The liquor is sold with a genuine meal.
- The order limits are:
- 1 sealed bottle of wine (up to 750ml)
- or up to 6 sealed containers of beer, cider or pre-mixed drinks (maximum 2.25 litres total)
- or for restaurants only: up to 4 house-made cocktails (maximum 1 litre).
Other conditions included:
- Sales and deliveries has to occur from the licensed premises.
- Same-day alcohol delivery has to comply with NSW delivery laws, including RSAT training and data reporting.
- Takeaway sales are only permitted during authorised trading hours and not allowed on restricted days like Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Venues with a recent history of serious liquor law breaches or active demerit points were not eligible to rely on the Statement.
Ongoing compliance and enforcement
Liquor and Gaming NSW enforces takeaway liquor laws under the current legislative framework.
We expect all venues offering takeaway or delivery liquor to:
- hold the correct authorisation
- comply with takeaway liquor conditions
- meet all requirements under the Liquor Act 2007 and associated regulations.
We take a proportionate and risk-based approach to compliance but may take enforcement action where there are:
- serious breaches
- risks to public safety
- failure to meet licensing conditions.
For help or questions, contact us.